England hold on to claim Women’s Six Nations grand slam with one-point win over France England claimed the grand slam despite a late comeback from France that cut their lead to 43-42 The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025
An English rugby team’s stadium plan sparks concern for beavers, bats and UNESCO designation The city of Bath in southwest England loves its rugby The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025
England seek seventh heaven in Six Nations slam decider with France Red Roses face toughest test against side determined to avenge years of being runners-up in Twickenham clash The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025
Ilona Maher mania helps US women’s rugby set attendance records The Eagles face Japan in LA without their star but expect bumper crowds for Canada in Kansas City and a DC doubleheader with England’s men The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2025
Sonny days ahead as Broncos 'X' marks spot on the edge Brisbane's rampaging second-rower Xavier Willison changed codes to be like his idol Sonny-Bill Williams as he makes a strong fist of positional switch. AAP · Apr 25, 2025
Brave Reynolds defied leg infection to power Broncos The bravery of injured Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has emerged after he played through a nasty leg infection to inspire a 42-18 win over Canterbury. AAP · Apr 25, 2025
‘You give everything in that first scrum’: meet Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Sale and England’s killer baby Shark The 20-year-old prop is making a name for himself with eye-catching displays but visit of Saracens is a serious test, he tells Robert Kitson The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
England play down World Cup fears as Kildunne ruled out of France decider England remain confident Ellie Kildunne will be fit for this summer’s Rugby World Cup buildup after she was ruled out of Saturday’s grand slam decider due to a hamstring injury The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
Strange new era begins with fresh faces for NSW Origin New halves and competition for squad places has Sky Blues coach John Strange confident NSW can start the women's State of Origin series on a high. AAP · Apr 23, 2025
Ben Youngs, England’s most-capped male player, to retire from rugby in June Ben Youngs will retire from professional rugby in June after more than 500 senior games for Leicester, England and the British & Irish Lions The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025
Just for kicks, the top 10 rugby union sharp shooters of the past 30 years As the season finale draws near, we nominate 10 goal-kickers you can count on when the pressure cranks up The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025
Steward steers Leicester to victory at Bristol to boost title push Leicester scored five tries to defeat Bristol 36-19 to leapfrog their opponents and climb up to second in the Premiership The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025
Gloucester fans ruffle feathers in boisterous start for experiment The controversial Premiership trial of away supporter zones provoked a mixed reaction at Saracens The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025
Abuse I received for TikTok video after Women’s Six Nations defeat was crazy Dance live on the BBC with a club teammate, after Wales had lost to England, provoked a torrent of hate online The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025 England squad depth is ‘giving me a headache’, says head coach Mitchell After the Red Roses made nine changes for their 59-7 win against Scotland, John Mitchell said: ‘There is plenty of competition in the England side’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025 Rampant Red Roses rout Scotland to set up grand slam decider with France England ran in nine tries on their way to a 59-7 victory over Scotland, meaning the Women’s Six Nations will be decided at Twickenham next week
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025 England continue pursuit of perfection in Women’s Six Nations After three dominant wins, critics of the Red Roses have been reduced to nitpicking – inside and outside the camp
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025 Johnny Sexton makes surprise move to join Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff Johnny Sexton has been added to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff which raises intrigue over the fly-half selection debate
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025 Rugby Australia posts $36.8m deficit amid wait for financial windfall to arrive RA expects a commercial bonanza from British and Irish Lions tour after taking a hit from costs of running Waratahs, Brumbies and Rebels
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025 Steve Diamond’s season-ending ban was for profanity aimed at match officials Steve Diamond’s season-ending ban came because he hit out at a group of match-day officials before telling the TMO he should retire
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025 Rugby World Cups aren’t adding up for major unions and there is no easy fix South Africa no longer see hosting as viable and World Rugby is under pressure to deliver for its members
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025 Barbeary double helps nine-try Bath crush Gloucester in Challenge Cup Tom de Glanville and Tom Dunn also scored tries in Bath’s 61-26 win against Gloucester in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final
Marie Claire · Apr 13, 2025 The Unexpected Suggestion Princess Anne Gave Son-in-Law Mike Tindall Before He Married Her Daughter Zara "Princess Anne asked me if I'd have the surgery."
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025 My young boy is the English son of Irish parents… How do I explain this complicated situation to him, for example when we are watching the rugby?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025 Mitchell hails ‘ruthless’ England’s second-half display in Ireland win The head coach said ‘the girls are really good at resolving issues’ after England scored six tries after half-time in their 49-5 Six Nations victory in Ireland