The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Mane event: Lions’ road to Australia begins with get-to-know-you coffees

The task of bringing together 38 disparate players begins at a Richmond hotel, with kit to be collected and friends to be made

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025

Saints’ fightback defies Itoje and provides perfect Champions Cup final sendoff

Comeback to see off Saracens highlights Northampton’s cutting edge – and how quickly a game can change

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025

Tom Dunn shines on record-breaking appearance as Bath crush Leicester

Bath ran out 43-15 winners over Leicester, and there was a try for Tom Dunn on his record 184th Premiership appearance for the club

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025

English second tier gets Champ Rugby rebrand in new 14-club league

English rugby union’s second tier will be rebranded as Champ Rugby from next season in a move designed to raise standards and add greater aspiration and jeopardy for clubs

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

‘The Queen is here’: Australia gets chance to witness rugby juggernaut Ilona Maher up close

One of the most influential figures in women’s sport is in Canberra this week as the USA Eagles face the Wallaroos in the Pacific Four Series on Saturday

The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2025

Wallabies blow with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to undergo surgery before Lions clash

Wallabies star will undergo surgery after on-field collision with teammate and may miss rest of Super Rugby season if NSW Waratahs miss finals

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2025

'New coach, new team': why Blues don't talk about 2024

Taking a series lead into game two of women's Origin is familiar for NSW, but captain Isabelle Kelly says there are no scars from last year's capitulation.

AAP · May 14, 2025

Rugby union’s bonus points barely change the Premiership table. Is it time for a change?

Research shows they make a major difference to 2.28% of positions, while play-off semi-finals also look redundant

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025

Harsh lesson NSW learned from women's Origin heartbreak

NSW have vowed not to repeat the mistake that cost them State of Origin glory in the second match of last year's series.

AAP · May 12, 2025

Ponga return at No.1 is Hammer blow to Blues: Hodges

Kalyn Ponga and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are in a battle to play fullback for Queensland and Maroons great Justin Hodges believes it should be Ponga.

AAP · May 12, 2025