Marty Taupau insists Samoa can take positives from Rugby League World Cup hammering at England's expense Samoa conceded ten tries as they were annihilated by England. Leeds Live · Oct 16, 2022
‘Don’t write us off’: Siwan Lillicrap believes Wales can still progress at Rugby World Cup New Zealand put 10 tries past Wales in Auckland, in another show of the strength from the host nation The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2022
Shane Williams names the 'X-factor' outsider no-one is talking about who could make it into Pivac’s Wales squad Wales' head coach reveals his autumn selections on Tuesday Wales Online · Oct 16, 2022
Tommy Makinson refusing to get carried away after England see off Samoa The opening World Cup fixture could hardly have gone better for Shaun Wane’s men The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2022
Cardiff Rugby issue statement over probe into players' behaviour and say 'various sanctions' have been handed out Cardiff Rugby have finally issued a statement over an unsavoury pub incident involving some of their players Wales Online · Oct 16, 2022
Diamonds return home amid sponsor wrangle Netball Australia insist Marina Go's departure as chair of the organisation is unrelated to a player protest over a sponsorship deal with Hancock Prospecting. AAP · Oct 16, 2022
Sunday rugby news as Cardiff statement on players imminent and Halfpenny and Costelow put down Wales markers Here are some of the stories making the headlines from Wales and further afield Wales Online · Oct 16, 2022
Bristol Bears player ratings from narrow Gloucester defeat - 'Playing in a different stratosphere' Bristol Bears were beaten 31-28 by Gloucester at Kingsholm in Round Six of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership Bristol Post · Oct 16, 2022
Wales suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand as hosts progress to World Cup quarters The Black Ferns are guaranteed to finish top of Pool A. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2022
Michael Hooper returns but Kurtley Beale in flux as Wallabies name squad for Europe tour Former skipper Hooper returns after dealing with ‘mindset’ issues as the Wallabies prepare to play France, Ireland, Scotland and Italy on Spring tour The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2022
Hooper returns to Wallabies fold for tour Veteran flanker Michael Hooper will join the Wallabies on their spring tour after returning from personal leave, but the captaincy will stay with James Slipper. AAP · Oct 16, 2022
Nothing less than absolute victory will suffice for Australia at the Rugby League World Cup After playing their first match in three years, Australia have proven they're still the monster at the end of every other nation's World Cup dreams. ABC News · Oct 16, 2022
Steelers face US for wheelchair rugby gold The Australian Steelers have beaten hosts Denmark 56-55 in their semi-final to set up a clash with the US for the wheelchair rugby world title. AAP · Oct 15, 2022
Michael Cheika: ‘Lebanese sport doesn’t get many moments like this’ Australian coach is switching codes for a chance to lead the country of his parents’ birth at the Rugby League World Cup The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022
Wales Online · Oct 15, 2022 Scarlets 36-12 Zebre: Dwayne Peel's side claim first win of the season on comfortable night in Llanelli The Welsh side hit the front in the early exchanges and never looked back
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2022 Former director of rugby Nigel Melville describes ‘deep sadness’ at Wasps plight The club are facing administration within days
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2022 Kangaroos kick away from Fiji in eight-try trouncing at Rugby League World Cup Australia defeated Fiji 42-8 in their RLWC round one clash at Leeds with Harry Grant and Cameron Munster masterminding an eight-try victory
Wales Online · Oct 15, 2022 Wales international in agony as brutal injury ruins autumn and Josh Adams update issued after exit The Welsh derby between Cardiff and Dragons RFC came at a cost
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022 Sad implosion of Wasps and Worcester must be warning call for English rugby The sport’s days of reckoning are here, and everyone from the RFU to reckless club owners is responsible for the pain
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022 Organisers apologise after sound failure hits Rugby League World Cup opener Rugby League World Cup organisers apologised after a technical failure cut short the tournament’s opening ceremony
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2022 Shaun Wane promises more to come from England after opening rout of Samoa The World Cup hosts ran in 10 tries to win 60-6.
Wales Online · Oct 15, 2022 What time is Wales v New Zealand kick-off at Women's Rugby World Cup? TV channel and live stream info Ioan Cunningham's Wales face reigning World Cup champions New Zealand, who are being coached by Wayne Smith and Sir Graham Henry
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022 Saracens hold on for Premiership win despite rousing Bath fightback Saracens went top of the Premiership with a 37-31 victory against Bath despite Ollie Lawrence starring for the visitors during a brave fightback
Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2022 England 60-6 Samoa: Hosts kick off Rugby League World Cup with statement win England made a nonsense of the underdogs tag as they brushed off the challenge of star-studded Samoa to make a winning start to their World Cup campaign.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2022 England storm to win over fancied Samoa in Rugby League World Cup opener Dom Young scored twice in a 60-6 win in Newcastle.