The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Fin Smith says England choice was ‘simple’ despite Scottish connections

Smith’s parents are Scottish and his late grandfather Tom Elliot played for Scotland.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

‘I’ve told Dad to be neutral’ – Fin Smith on split family Calcutta Cup loyalties

The fly-half starred in England’s Six Nations victory against France and is now set to face Scotland, the country of his father’s birth

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025

Fin Smith: ‘Both my parents are Scottish - but I always wanted to play for England’

Interview: On cloud nine after a dream first Test start, England’s new fly-half star opens up on his Scottish links and that match-winning try against France

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

Red mist keeps Wallabies, Lions thoughts at bay

Queensland Reds captain and Wallabies halfback Tate McDermott hasn't spoken to coach Les Kiss about the prospect of taking over as Test coach next year.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

Pacific pitch: new bid's grand plans for NRL expansion

A bid team based out of Auckland have told the NRL they want to play games in Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands each year, representing the people of the Pacific.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

Brumbies ace eyes national team as Super Rugby restarts

Sevens star Corey Toole is fully focused on turning his ACT Brumbies form into a Wallabies call-up, starting with a strong Super Rugby display against the Drua.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

Ardie arrival makes an impact as Moana's prospects grow

The arrival of All Blacks star No.8 Ardie Savea at Moana Pasifika has led his older brother Julian to declare the team can win Super Rugby Pacific.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

Eddie Jordan-led consortium buys London Irish rugby club out of administration

Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has acquired a rugby team with links to his native Ireland, heading a consortium to buy it out of administration.

Autosport · Feb 13, 2025

Ireland lock down Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose to new contracts

Beirne’s two-year deal runs until the 2027 Rugby World Cup while Ringrose’s new terms run until the end of the 2027-28 season.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

Now is right time to knight rugby league star Kevin Sinfield – Commons Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said it is a ‘major injustice’ that no player from the sport has ever been knighted.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025