The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Hooper's vintage sevens debut play as Aussies beat Fiji

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has shown he still has some tricks up his sleeve in a winning rugby sevens debut for Australia against Fiji.

AAP · Apr 5, 2024

Western Force brushed aside in 50-3 Blues thrashing

The Blues have proved far too strong for the Western Force at Eden Park, the hosts prevailing 50-3 in a one-sided Super Rugby Pacific affair.

AAP · Apr 5, 2024

Dan McKellar questions Champions Cup format before Leicester’s Leinster date

The format of this season’s Champions Cup tournament has been questioned by Leicester’s director of rugby, Dan McKellar, before his team’s trip to Leinster

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024

Roosters sign trailblazing American talent for NRLW

The Sydney Roosters have pulled off the signing of USA rugby sevens talent Liz Tafuna, who stands to become the first American to play in the NRLW.

AAP · Apr 3, 2024

Bath’s Van Graan calls on authorities to ‘simplify’ rugby after sin-bin error

Bath’s director warned against ‘chopping and changing’ laws after the mistake that let Harlequins’ Irné Herbst return from the sin-bin three minutes early

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

All Blacks Great Sam Whitelock To Retire This Year

Sam Whitelock, the most capped player in the illustrious history of New Zealand rugby, will retire from the professional game at the end of the French club season in June, his country's federation announced on Tuesday.

International Business Times · Apr 2, 2024

Tales of the unexpected: why club rugby is seeing rollercoaster results

If you are looking for a sport where results are anyone’s guess then rugby union is currently hard to beat

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

‘Having twins is hard’: Vickii Cornborough quits international rugby

Pioneering England prop Vickii Cornborough has announced her retirement from international rugby, stating that she is ‘not ready’ to balance motherhood with playing for her country

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

Morning Mail: Israel strike on Damascus, Aukus nuclear waste fears, and airlines on notice over ‘greenwashing’

Bombing of Iranian consulate kills two Revolutionary Guards commanders

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2024

Leicester Tigers fined for breaching salary cap in 2019-20 season

Leicester have been fined almost £50,000 for breaching salary cap rules in the Covid-interrupted 2019-20 campaign

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024