Wild night in Japan as Deans outpoints Hansen Robbie Deans' Wild Knights have beaten Steve Hansen's Tokyo Verblitz by 16 points in Japanese club rugby. AAP · Jan 19, 2025
Prince William’s ‘wish’ for Princess Charlotte and Louis as George follows in his footsteps The Prince of Wales enjoyed a special visit in Birmingham and reportedly shared a surprising wish for his younger children Woman & Home · Jan 17, 2025
Anthony Watson: Former England and Lions rugby star retires aged 30 on medical grounds Persistent back issue causes Leicester wing to hang up his boots Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025
‘So much pain’: England and Lions wing Anthony Watson retires due to injury The England and British & Irish Lions winger Anthony Watson has retired from rugby aged 30 on medical grounds The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
Glasgow, Scotland, the Lions? The unstoppable rise of ‘Huwipulotu’ duo Giving them a compound name indicates level established by centre pairing Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
Anthony Watson happy with achievements as injury brings end to playing career The Leicester wing won 56 England caps and played in five Lions Tests. The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby due to injury Capped 56 times internationally, Watson toured twice with the British and Irish Lions The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Pressure to be Wallabies' saviour no sweat for Suaalii Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says he's not daunted by the expectations of reviving the Wallabies and leading them to victory over the British and Irish Lions. AAP · Jan 16, 2025
'It's madness': Suaalii won't revive Waratahs alone The NSW Waratahs can't solely rely on Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to fire them up the Super Rugby ladder, new coach Dan McKellar says. AAP · Jan 16, 2025
France rugby boss Galthié names Argentina rape case duo in Six Nations squad French rugby union chiefs on Wednesday named the players accused of raping a 39-year-old woman in Argentina during the summer tour of South America in the 42-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations tournament. Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2025
Ilona Maher: Bristol Bears stint can help me ‘fit seamlessly’ into USA team Ilona Maher said the measure of success with Bristol for her would be if she has ‘caught up’ with the USA 15s team for this year’s Rugby World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025
Scots' captain Tuipulotu to lead Aussies in Six Nations Sione Tuipulotu, Jack Dempsey, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Monty Ioane make up a powerful Australian brigade in the Six Nations rugby championship. AAP · Jan 15, 2025
Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game The American has a social media following of over eight million people. The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future Appointed England captain ahead of a vital Six Nations, Itoje looks set to lead Steve Borthwick’s side through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025 George Skivington surprised by Gloucester duo’s absence from Wales squad Gloucester backs Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn failed to win Warren Gatland’s Six Nations vote.
The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025 Wrestlers’ welfare has improved since the 1990s – but they still have a fight on their hands In the recent Netflix docuseries Mr. McMahon (2024), former wrestler and bodybuilder Tony Atlas claimed: “We would have been looked upon, in today’s society, as some of the worst human beings walking the face of the Earth.”
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025 Warren Gatland aims for one last miracle before 150th game with Wales The coach whose enduring belief that the next match is always winnable is not ready to abandon all hope just yet
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025 Warren Gatland still up for Wales test as Mee and Edwards receive Six Nations call-ups Warren Gatland insists he is still up for the challenge of reviving Welsh rugby fortunes after naming his squad for the Six Nations
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025 Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland The New Zealander is under huge pressure following a record 12 successive Test defeats.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025 Joe Marler to lead talks with RFU and clubs over England player welfare Former England international has been appointed as performance director for Team England Rugby and will represent Test players
The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025 Gregor Townsend pays tribute to Scotland great Peter Brown Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend expressed heartfelt condolences and admiration for the rugby legend.
Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025 Scotland rugby star Adam Hastings banned from driving for motoring offences The fly-half received a six-month ban and fines totalling £618 for the offences in Gloucestershire and London.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025 Women’s FA Cup: talking points from the weekend’s fourth-round action Vivianne Miedema and Lauren James return from injury as Villa hit nine and Cheltenham’s historic run comes to an end
AAP · Jan 13, 2025 Triple threat: wildcard's unusual path to Open success Wildcard James McCabe is grateful to have dual rugby great Sonny Bill Williams in his corner as the Australian scored a maiden grand slam win in Melbourne.
AAP · Jan 13, 2025 Morgan's Super move a bonus as Reds restock Waratahs triple premiership winner Layne Morgan has landed in the laps of the Queensland Reds as a prize Super Rugby Women's addition.