The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

R360 rebel league would be a major blow to Prem, warns Exeter’s Rob Baxter

Exeter director of rugby believes clubs must try to improve the Prem and keep it attractive to lure the best players

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025

England beware: terminally obsessed Marnus Labuschagne has gone back to basics

Australian batter, an evangelical Christian who believes this is all written out in advance, may force his way back for the Ashes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025

Limited prep won't be a worry for Cummins: Starc

Mitchell Starc says Pat Cummins needs less time bowling than some other quicks to prepare for Tests, as Australia's pace ace fights to be fit for the Ashes.

AAP · Oct 9, 2025

Teenage sensation steers Vics to famous Shield win

In just his second Sheffield Shield match, teenager Oliver Peake has batted Victoria to a superb four-wicket win over reigning champions South Australia.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

Samoa loom as World Cup threat with Haas on board

Samoa have named one of the strongest squads in the nation's history for the Pacific Championship, even with Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu out injured.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

'Gave me goosebumps': Farnworth set for Ashes glory

England star Herbie Farnworth is primed to win the Ashes off Australia for the first time since 1970 after a Churchillian speech by coach Shaun Wane.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi

Kieran Foran will play his final game in a New Zealand jersey, with Kiwis coach Stacey Jones naming an experienced squad for the Pacific Championships.

AAP · Oct 6, 2025

English rugby unveils plan to build on women’s glory: ‘The stakes have never been higher’

The strategy includes the aim for England to win back-to-back Women’s Rugby World Cups, with other objectives including a target of 3 million fans and £60m in revenue from the women’s game

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Rugby world rallies round former England captain Lewis Moody after MND diagnosis

Former World Cup winner, 47, tells the BBC he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Lewis Moody vows to ’embrace life’ after motor neurone disease diagnosis

Messages of support for the 47-year-old World Cup winner have flooded in since news of his condition was announced on Monday morning.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025