The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Simon Easterby set to fill in for Andy Farrell as Ireland coach on interim basis

Farrell will lead next year’s British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Why a British-Irish league would not be the panacea rugby needs

Let’s be brutally frank – how much would a so-called Super League really shift the dial without emotional investment?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024

Five players who could light up new Premiership season including Owen Farrell’s replacement and rising stars

A number of high-profile departures from the league leaves the English top flight searching for new stars this season

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Abby Dow reveals key mindset shift helping Red Roses ‘crush’ teams defensively

England’s defence was excellent as they beat the world champion Black Ferns in their final WXV warm-up

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024

Premiership gears up for new season with battle for eyeballs never greater

The days of clubs recruiting A-list overseas stars are long gone but the domestic game needs to target growth and widen the audience

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2024

St Mirren 2 Kilmarnock 2: Ten-man visitors fight back in fiery Premiership clash

Ten-man Kilmarnock fought back from an interval deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with St Mirren in a fiery William Hill Premiership encounter in Paisley.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2024

England 24-12 New Zealand: Red Roses underline World Cup credentials

Hosts cruise to win over defending world champions

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2024

Abby Dow shines as England’s fast start sees off New Zealand in physical battle

England held firm to beat the Black Ferns 24-12 at Twickenham after racing into an early lead

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2024

Marlie Packer column: Matches simply do not come bigger than England vs New Zealand

Red Roses face another step up after impressive win over France last weekend

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2024

Sports quiz of the week: big defeats, docked points and former presidents

Test your knowledge of international football, NFL, WSL and more with this week’s set of questions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024