The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Rugby Australia chairman refuses to quit after Eddie Jones resignation

Hamish McLennan said the former England coach’s departure is a ‘hurdle we’ll overcome’.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

The ‘addiction’ driving the double World Cup winner set to join England’s coaching staff

Former Ireland international Felix Jones will join Steve Borthwick’s staff in January

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

Retiring Ben Youngs believes the future is bright for England

Youngs made his 127th and last appearance in Friday’s bronze final victory over Argentina.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Ben Earl, Damian Penaud and South Africa domination

The Boks claimed a record-breaking fourth Webb Ellis Cup and make over over a third of our team

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2023

Du Toit overcomes major medical scare to join South Africa’s greats

Springbok forward could have lost a leg in 2020 due to a rare condition but has battled back to win another World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023

South Africa’s triumph unites a nation but all rugby can celebrate a World Cup of fine margins

A thrilling tournament in France reminded everyone of rugby’s qualities – and its faults

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

Siya Kolisi’s South Africa understand the ties between team and people

Resolve separated the Springboks from the rest of the teams at the World Cup and no one epitomised it better than the captain

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023

Concussed: Sport’s Uncomfortable Truth by Sam Peters review – rugby’s shame

This investigation into the increasing risk to players’ health in professional rugby is a passionate call to action

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023

Jamie George wants England players to have a say on hybrid contracts: 'It has to be done in the right way'

The RFU have plans to issue 25 two-tier contracts from next season onwards

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2023

South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success

The Springboks won all three knockout matches by just one point.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023