Champions Cup emerges from rugby’s recent darkness to offer shafts of light Last weekend’s action featured some of the most watchable club rugby in years, giving hope to growing the sport The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
Migration, Mega-fines And Barbie: 2023 In Records Sizzling temperatures, millions fleeing their homes, multitudes flocking to a movie about a doll -- 2023 was another year of extremes. International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023
Darcy Graham hopes injury issues are behind him as he sets Edinburgh challenge Edinburgh winger Darcy Graham hopes his injury issues are behind him after making his return. The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023
Antoine Dupont leads the charge as Toulouse outclass Harlequins Quins were overpowered and outskilled by the five-times winners in the 19-47 demolition by Toulouse The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023
Antoine Dupont eyes Olympic gold and Toulouse glory in 2024 to bounce back from Rugby World Cup heartbreak The French scrum-half will turn his focus to Rugby Sevens for next summer's Olympics on home soil Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2023
Exeter pull off remarkable turnaround in Champions Cup win over Munster Exeter came back from 24-13 down to defeat Munster after tries from Ross Vintcent, Jack Dunne and Henry Slade The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023
Ealing v Cornish Pirates match abandoned after player knocked unconscious The Championship rugby union match between Ealing Trailfinders and Cornish Pirates was abandoned on Saturday after Ben Grubb was knocked unconscious by a high tackle The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
Saracens 55-36 Connacht: Sarries back on track in Champions Cup Premiership side scored 35 unanswered points between the 33rd and 61st minutes Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2023
Saracens shake off sluggish start to score eight tries in win over Connacht Saracens scored eight tries on their way to an emphatic 55-36 win over Connacht at the StoneX Stadium The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
‘You have a responsibility’: how Aviva’s Amanda Blanc has promoted equality in UK business From BP to the CBI, the insurance boss has influenced some of the biggest changes in corporate Britain this year The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
On this day in 2019: Rob Howley banned from rugby for betting breaches Howley was banned for 18 months, with nine months suspended. The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023
Tackle training and too many urinals: New Zealand women face challenges as they flock to rugby Participation up 20% since Black Ferns World Cup victory but change rooms and tackle safety among challenges for female players The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023
Finn Russell remains fully committed to Scotland as he targets fourth World Cup The 31-year-old recently joined Bath after five years with Racing 92 in France. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023
They’ll learn a lot – Finn Russell backing Scotland duo to flourish in France Ben White and Blair Kinghorn have moved to Toulon and Toulouse respectively. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2023 Franco Smith rests several key players as Glasgow Warriors face Bayonne Franco Smith has become synonymous with his surprise team selections and it’ll be no different when Glasgow Warriors run out at the Stade…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023 Andy Farrell expected to lead Lions in 2025 after Irish union gives its blessing Andy Farrell is set to be head coach for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, with the IRFU saying it would be ‘ecstatic’ if he got the role
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023 Ireland coach Andy Farrell extends contract beyond 2027 World Cup The former dual-code international’s contract had been due to run out in 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023 Japan’s appointment of Eddie Jones is a gamble not worth taking Jones heads back to the job where he masterminded the greatest upset in rugby history, but his return feels like inviting an arsonist to light the winter fire
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023 Ireland coach Andy Farrell commits long-term future as Lions stint teed up IRFU tie down head coach for fresh Rugby World Cup bid in 2027
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023 Andy Farrell to lead Ireland to 2027 World Cup after signing new deal Andy Farrell will lead Ireland to the 2027 Rugby World Cup after extending his contract, while Rob Howley returns to Wales after his betting ban
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023 Eddie Jones denies talking to Japan about coaching role before World Cup The former England coach, who failed to get Australia out of their group in France, said he had not interviewed for the Japan job until this month.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023 Rob Baxter believes overseas restrictions good for Premiership and England Henry Arundell, Jack Willis and Joe Marchant have all left the Gallagher Premiership.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023 City slickers, Spanish kisses, failing cricketers – 10 things we learned in 2023 England endured a miserable cricket World Cup but Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses came so close to glory in Australia and New Zealand.
AAP · Dec 14, 2023 Green won't let chronic kidney disease cramp his style Emerging star Cameron Green says he's thankful that his chronic kidney condition hasn't stopped him from living a normal life and representing Australia.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 ‘I’m not Eddie Jones’: New coach John Mitchell promises long-term commitment to ‘amazing’ Red Roses Speaking for the first time since becoming head coach of England Women, Mitchell discusses what convinced him to take the job and how he’s planning for a home World Cup in 2025