The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

The Road to Greatness: How New Zealand’s National Rugby Teams Are Built

New Zealand rugby is a perpetual motion machine, a world-class phenomenon. It has no parallel when it comes to maintaining excellence in the sport on an international level.

inkl · Apr 24, 2025

Wallabies star commits through to next Rugby World Cup

Rugby Australia have locked in Len Ikitau for the 2027 World Cup, with the Brumbies centre signing a deal that includes a UK sabbatical.

AAP · Apr 23, 2025

Italy’s Women’s Six Nations decider with Wales moved due to Pope Francis’ funeral

The match will now be played on Sunday, with all sport in Italy postponed on Saturday

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Wests Tigers and Lachlan Galvin: a modern-day NRL saga for the social media age

This tug-of-war is different to rugby league’s standard soap opera – it has spilled over into the online realm and raises questions about employee safety

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025

Force buzzing as Kurtley Beale nears playing return

Western Force back Bayley Kuenzle says Kurtley Beale will give the team a huge boost when he makes his long-awaited playing return in the coming weeks.

AAP · Apr 22, 2025

Home sweet home as Brumbies eye Super top-two finish

With four of their last five games in Canberra, the Brumbies have set their sights on a top-two spot and home run all the way to the Super Rugby Pacific final.

AAP · Apr 22, 2025

Reds' 'Junkyard Dog' no one-trick rugby pony

Tim Ryan burst onto the scene with a memorable hat-trick in the corresponding game a year ago but enters the Reds' Anzac Day clash with the Blues in a drought.

AAP · Apr 22, 2025

Sevens stars inclusion pushes Wallaroos to new levels

Adding three of Australia's top rugby sevens players has made existing Wallaroos up their game as the coach names the squad to play in World Cup lead-ins.

AAP · Apr 21, 2025

Kiss method 'obvious' as Slack endorses Reds boss

Former Wallaby captain Andrew Slack, who was part of a review into the side's disastrous 2023 campaign, sees a clear heir apparent to the departing Joe Schmidt.

AAP · Apr 21, 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