BBC shelves Question of Sport, blaming ‘funding challenges’ Corporation halts production on world’s longest-running sport quiz after 53 years and says it is ‘not the final whistle’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023
So, Prince George is Doing Triathlons Now, According to Proud Dad Prince William Is there anything this family can’t do? Marie Claire · Nov 4, 2023
World Rugby reveals plans for new Nations League competition and expanded World Cup from 2027 Rugby chiefs have declared it a "new era" for the sport Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023
World Rugby insist new ‘Nations Championship’ competition will benefit all despite criticism Nations like Uruguay, Samoa and Portugal will be locked out of the top tier of the ‘Nations Championship’ until 2032 The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
World Rugby’s global calendar overhaul labelled ‘stitch-up’ by smaller nations The World Rugby Council has approved a new aligned calendar, two-tier competition and expanded men’s World Cup The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023
Rugby gets huge overhaul with new Nations Championship and expanded World Cup World Rugby announced a new biennial competition in men’s rugby and the World Cup being expanded to 24 teams The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Princess of Wales watches on as England wins place in Rugby World Cup semi-final Kate was present at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille to watch the quarter-final match against Fiji. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Princess of Wales to watch England in Rugby World Cup quarter-final Prince George travelled to France with the Prince of Wales to cheer on Wales on Saturday in Marseille. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
George and William see Wales crash out of Rugby World Cup in France The 10-year-old royal travelled to the Stade de Marseille with his father on Saturday. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
Kate makes flying visit to France for England’s opening match of Rugby World Cup The Princess of Wales was greeted by RFU president Rob Briers, France 2023 chairman Jacques Rivoal and World Rugby’s Sir Bill Beaumont in Marseille. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
Rugby World Cup teams gather across France ahead of tournament's start this week The team's participating in the Rugby World Cup have arrived in villages, towns and cities across France and are finalizing their preparations for the tournament The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup England captain Owen Farrell will miss his country’s opening games of the tournament due to a ban. The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
World Rugby urges tackle height trial in community game Governing body World Rugby wants member unions to join a trial lowering of the legal tackle height in community rugby. The New Daily · Mar 13, 2023
Paul Grayson column: Why northern grit is key to improving England fortunes England have done more than just replace a head coach, they have ceased obsessing about tomorrow and started focusing on today. They have done so by turning to uncompromising rugby men of Carlisle, Oldham and Wigan Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2023
Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022 Rugby chief Sir Bill Beaumont accused of 'overseeing destruction' of sport World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has been criticised by former Wales player Paul Thorburn, who wants a motion of no confidence put forward against him
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022 Rob Burrow pays tribute to ‘warrior’ Doddie Weir following his death The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 Eddie Butler ‘lyricism and humanity’ praised as tributes paid following death Broadcast colleagues Jonathan Davies and Brian Moore were among those to pay tribute
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022 Phil Bennett remembered as a ‘natural talent’ and ‘legend of a player’ for Wales Wales legend Phil Bennet, who has died aged 73, has been remembered by former teammates and opponents as a ‘natural talent’ who made ‘anything possible’
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2022 Mike Davis obituary Rugby player and coach who helped steer the England team to a grand slam in the 1980 Five Nations tournament
Wales Online · Apr 21, 2022 Today's rugby headlines as ex-Wales boss wants radical new law and Sir Graham Henry gets World Cup job The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond
The Guardian - US · Apr 20, 2022 Joe Biden supports US Rugby World Cup bid in letter to Bill Beaumont President says US can deliver ‘most successful’ rugby events in history, for men in 2031 and women in 2033, with decision in May
Wales Online · Feb 16, 2022 The England v Wales game that 'shamed rugby' amid fears someone would be killed In February 1980, Wales faced England in a match that history would not forget