Hasler bids farewell to Titans predicting bright future Gold Coast coach Des Hasler insists incoming mentor Josh Hannay can be a success as he gives two key players debuts in his final match in charge. AAP · Sep 4, 2025
Wales under pressure to restore pride in final World Cup tussle with Fiji Sean Lynn’s team have been outplayed in two games so far but are relishing ‘one more opportunity to show what Wales is about’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025
'Take risks': Cummins determined to be right for Ashes Admitting he would be "devastated" to miss the Ashes, Australia captain Pat Cummins is hopeful he will be right to play in the series opener in Perth. AAP · Sep 3, 2025
Rugby Chiefs Adamant Cash-strapped Samoa Receiving 'Support' At Women's World Cup Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially stricken Samoa "appropriately" at the Women's World Cup after it emerged players from the Pacific island nation had raised funds to cover domestic bills while taking part in the tournament. International Business Times · Sep 3, 2025
South Africa Women's Team Step Up To Chase Springbok Success South Africa's women's team are stepping out from the monumental shadow of the four-time world champion Springboks as they prepare for their first-ever quarter-final appearance in a Rugby World Cup by taking on France this weekend. International Business Times · Sep 3, 2025
World Rugby urges men to learn from women’s game on engaging with fans The head of World Rugby has urged the men’s game to learn lessons from how players at the Women’s Rugby World Cup have shown off their personalities and interacted more with fans The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025
Northern exposure: women’s World Cup creates legacy in rugby league’s backyard A festival atmosphere in Sunderland, Salford and York may succeed in inspiring the next generation of England stars The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025
Zampa wins after epic trip - but is upstaged by Aussie Another Australian leg-spinner stole the show from globe-trotting teammate Adam Zampa as Nathan Sowter spun Oval Invincibles' star in the Hundred final. AAP · Aug 31, 2025
Nicola Carey reflects on ‘whirlwind’ two weeks after Superchargers win Hundred After Brave were restricted to 115 for six, Nicola Carey’s unbeaten 35 guided Superchargers to a first ever Hundred title. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025
Supercharged Aussie trio lift women's Hundred crown Annabel Sutherland, player of the match Nicola Carey and tournament MVP Phoebe Litchfield have guided Northern Superchargers to the women's Hundred title. AAP · Aug 31, 2025
Woodman-Wickliffe breaks New Zealand try record in World Cup cruise against Japan Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored her 50th try in 30 Tests in New Zealand’s 62-19 World Cup win against Japan, surpassing Doug Howlett’s 49 The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025
Jess Breach hails ‘phenomenal’ feeling as she eyes 50th England cap against Australia Jess Breach said scoring 50 tries for England is a ‘special’ emotion and it would ‘mean everything’ to the wing to win her 50th cap in her home county The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025
Australia and USA draw thriller to bring belated jeopardy to Rugby World Cup Australia and the USA drew 31-31 in York to take quarter-final qualification behind England down to the wire in Pool A The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025
Joy for Samoa as Harmony Vatau kicks their first World Cup points for 11 years The cash-strapped nation have overcome many hurdles just to be in England and fly half’s successful penalty in heavy defeat by the Red Roses made the sacrifices worthwhile The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025 John Mitchell demands England improve despite record World Cup win over Samoa England’s victory over Samoa was a record Rugby World Cup win for the Red Roses but the head coach, John Mitchell, said “their basics let them down” at times
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025 England storm into Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Breach leads Samoa rout Jess Breach bagged a hat-trick in England’s 14 tries as the hosts beat Samoa 92-3 to continue their impressive start to the Women’s Rugby World Cup
The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2025 USA 31-31 Australia: 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – as it happened The Eagles and Wallaroos score five tries apiece in a contest for the ages as both kept their quarter-final hopes alive
AAP · Aug 30, 2025 Supercharged Aussies reach women's Hundred final The Australian trio of Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield and Nicola Carey have helped fire the Northern Superchargers into the final of the women's Hundred.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025 McKinley Hunt’s double for Canada helps knock Wales out of Rugby World Cup Canada scored six tries in a 42-0 win against Wales then Scotland beat Fiji 29-15, results that took the victors into the Women’s Rugby World Cup last eight
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup needs jeopardy to stay in Monday morning conversations One-sided nature of matches so far is a problem and structural change is needed but there has still been plenty to enjoy
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 Samoa face Women’s Rugby World Cup mission impossible against England Another comfortable Red Roses win is expected against a Samoan side for whom the hosts’ Abi Burton had plenty of praise
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 Sports quiz of the week: hair, historic results, hammerings and a new home Have you been paying attention to the big stories in football, cycling, rugby union, motor sport, tennis and golf?
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 USA risk all with nine changes for Australia in Women’s Rugby World Cup Victory for the Wallaroos should guarantee qualification for the last eight but the USA have dropped Alev Kelter from their matchday squad
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 Oval Invincibles search for three-peat as Hundred approaches finish line Stability has helped defending men’s champions while Southern Brave women have a 100% record to preserve
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 Scott Quinnell’s son delights Welsh rugby fans as drag queen Heidi Heights ‘My dad was fine with it,’ said Steele Quinnell, who tried his father’s sport but thought: ‘Nah, this isn’t for me’