The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

France rugby star Chabal does not remember 'a single second' of his career due to concussion

Rugby star Sébastien Chabal won two Six Nations titles with France, reached a World Cup semifinal and played 62 times for his nation as a powerful forward

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Former France forward Sebastien Chabal cannot ‘remember a single second’ of rugby career

Chabal, who won 62 caps, also cannot remember the birth of his daughter

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Sports quiz of the week: Women’s FA Cup, Masters and Michael van Gerwen

Have you been following the football, horse racing, golf, cycling, cricket, rugby union, darts and hockey?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025

Traded like assets, expected to be loyal: the unique double standard of being an Australian footy player

Few issues in Australian sport generate as much media noise or emotional fan reactions as player movement, especially in our major winter codes the National Rugby League (NRL) and Australian Football League (AFL).

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2025

Robinson can't see Manu returning to Roosters this year

If Joey Manu returns to Australia this year, Trent Robinson doesn't believe it'll be at the Sydney Roosters where he became an NRL star across 181 games.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

McKellar says no as Kiss firms as next Wallabies coach

NSW Waratahs mentor and ex-Wallabies assistant coach Dan McKellar says he isn't in the mix to replace Joe Schmidt at the helm of the Australian national team.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Rugby wants cash to keep stars after losing TV exposure

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh says the organisation has prioritised retaining its talent, with a broadcast deal that has no Super Rugby games on free-to-air.

AAP · Apr 9, 2025

Door open for Kiss to coach share Wallabies, Reds roles

Phil Waugh says he wants to keep Joe Schmidt involved with the Wallabies and could allow the next coach to job share with a Super Rugby Pacific club.

AAP · Apr 9, 2025

Saints’ Dowson says English clubs hampered by ‘dysfunctional’ schedule

Director wants fewer club games in the international window while Cardiff are on the brink of entering administration

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025

NRL takeover of Super League depends on keeping French sides

Any potential deal for the NRL to take control of Super League depends on the continued presence of French clubs in the British game

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025