The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Perry Baker might be the best American rugby player of all time – right now, he just needs a job

At 38, the sevens star finally retired – wistful over three Olympic disappointments and uncertain about the future

The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2024

What is a 20-minute red card? How new rugby law works in Six Nations

The 20-minute red card has proved popular in Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship and will now be trialled in the Six Nations for the first time

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

Samoa break Fiji hearts to reach women's RL World Cup

Brisbane prop Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala has scored a late double to send Samoa's women to the Rugby League World Cup after beating Fiji 16-12.

AAP · Nov 2, 2024

WRU admits it ‘needs to apologise’ over women’s team contract talks

The Welsh Rugby Union says it ‘needs to apologise’ for threats to withdraw the women’s team from competition but insists sexism was not a factor

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024

Sione Tuipulotu: Scotland captaincy result of putting heart and soul into rugby

The 27-year-old Australian was appointed skipper ahead of this month’s Autumn Nations Series.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Ellis Genge: ‘Something has to give in rugby. Boys getting run into the ground is no good’

Before England’s autumn opener against New Zealand on Saturday, the prop faces rugby’s problems and describes his passion for community work to Robert Kitson

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024

England vs New Zealand predictions: All Blacks to dominate hosts at Twickenham?

Follow our rugby union betting tips as the England take on New Zealand on Saturday

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Joe Marler apologises to New Zealand after England prop called for Haka to be 'binned'

Harlequins stalwart’s tweets sparked a huge backlash before the All Blacks visit Twickenham in autumn curtain-raiser

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024

Sports quiz of the week: Ballon d’Or, F1 fighting talk and celebrity backers

Test your recall of the last seven days in football, rugby union, the NFL, NBA, cricket and more

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024

Inside the All Blacks rebuild: how rugby’s greatest brand must regain its sheen

For so long men’s rugby’s premier power, New Zealand are in a rare reconstruction phase as they begin their Autumn Nations Series with a clash against England

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024