Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Joe Marler leads chorus of disapproval as rugby tackle petition tops 46,000 signatories

A storm of protest has greeted the Rugby Football Union's decision to lower the legal tackle height to the waist and below - a move aimed at reducing head impact exposure and concussion risk in the tackle for both ball carrier and tackler

Daily Mirror

Warren Gatland brings back 'beast' immediately in Six Nations selection that went under radar

His return to the fold with Wales has gone a shade under the radar amid the other headlines

Wales Online

Andy Ackers says Salford Red Devils have "tricks up their sleeve" for 2023 trophies plan

England hooker, 29, was part of last season's surprise package with form that saw him get so close to Old Trafford and make his Test debut but he reckons Salford can achieve even bigger things this time around

Daily Mirror

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Duane Vermeulen says Ulster ready for 'one last shot' to save European hopes

Ulster need to beat Sale Sharks to have any chance of progressing in Champions Cup

Belfast Live

Today's rugby news as key Wales man left on crutches and players revolt against radical law change

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and the wider world today

Wales Online

Robbie Henshaw may make France game as Leo Cullen tells Leinster that Euro glory is not pre-destined

The Blues boss recalls 2003, when similar to this season Leinster had a path to the Heineken Cup final via Lansdowne Road only to blow it in the semi-finals

Irish Mirror

Beale 'strongly denies' sex charges

Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been granted bail after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Wallaby Kurtley Beale granted bail in Sydney on sexual assault charge

The charge comes after police received a report a 28-year-old woman was sexually assaulted at the Beach Road Hotel, in Bondi, on December 17.

ABC News

Dual star Niamh Marley hoping to shine for Armagh and Ulster rugby this weekend

The Lissummon native looks set to feature for Ulster in Saturday's Inter-provincial clash with Leinster before lining out for the Orchard County against Cavan on Sunday

Belfast Live

Anthony Albanese meets Bill Gates; Sydney beaches closed after shark mauls dolphin – as it happened

Prime minister holds talks with Microsoft founder on climate change, energy and health. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

The exile hunter: Unsung talent spotter tasked with finding Warren Gatland new Wales stars

The Welsh Rugby Union's Exiles programme plays a crucial role in the success of the national side and Wales Online takes an in-depth look at how it works.

Wales Online

New Wallabies era hit by Beale suspension

Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has been suspended from rugby over alleged sexual assault just days after the team's new national coach Eddie Jones was appointed.

AAP

Leinster, Munster and Ulster name sides for crunch Champions Cup clashes

All three provinces are in action in club rugby's premier European competition this weekend.

Irish Mirror

Sir Gareth Edwards demands style and substance from Warren Gatland

Sir Gareth Edwards hopes Warren Gatland gives his players a licence to express themselves during the Six Nations

Wales Online

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s authorities hit a new low with unworkable change to tackle rules

The draconian shift will be virtually impossible for referees to enforce and will do little to reduce the number of head injuries

Irish Mirror

Joey Carbery handed Munster vote of confidence for tough Toulouse trip

The Reds will be looking for something from their clash with the French giants having secured back to back wins over Northampton Saints

Irish Mirror

Ireland star Tadhg Furlong says Six Nations opener v Wales still his target after injury absence

The 30-year-old has suffered ankle, hamstring and calf issues since the November victory over South Africa and, with some markers still to hit, is optimistic of being a part of the opening clash in Cardiff

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby headlines as entire region 'perplexed' by Gatland call and star suspended from all rugby immediately

The latest rugby news stories and headlines from Wales and beyond

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard

Marco Masotti interview: Rugby needs global super league to entice US investment

Sharks owner with a stake in Saracens sets out his vision for the future of the sport

Evening Standard

Stephan Lewies interview: ‘Double injury blow was nine months of hell - now I’m the best I’ve felt for years’

The Harlequins captain speaks to Standard Sport after extending his contract

Daily Mirror

Rugby chiefs introduce new waist-height tackle law in bid to reduce head injuries

The RFU have announced plans to lower the legal tackle height in the community game to the waistline, with the new rule set to come in later this year

Daily Mirror

England hero Chloe Kelly sends message to Sarina Wiegman over role ahead of World Cup

Chloe Kelly wrote her name into Lionesses folklore last summer when scoring the winner against Germany in the final of Euro 2022, securing England's first major trophy

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: marathons, managers, Murray and Messi v Ronaldo

Who hit a century? Who was up all night? Who made a comeback?

Wales Online

The best Wales XV Warren Gatland's decided not to pick for the Six Nations

There are some quality players in this side who can count themselves unlucky to be on the outside looking in for the championship ahead

The Independent UK

‘Death of the game’: Rugby’s move to lower legal tackle height faces backlash

The rugby world has reacted to the RFU’s decision to lower the legal tackle height to below the waist across English community rugby

1 … 379 380 381 382

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.