The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Reds sneak into Super finals, but Brumbies' season over

The NSW Waratahs have blown a golden opportunity to claim the Super Rugby Women's minor premiership, while the Western Force secured an important win.

AAP · Jul 5

Jac Morgan double earns clinical Wales victory over Fiji in Nations Championship

Jac Morgan scored twice for Wales in their 39-24 victory against Fiji in their Nations Championship opener in Cardiff

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

South Africa 45-21 England: Nations Championship rugby union – as it happened

Minute-by-minute updates: Steve Borthwick’s side have been outclassed by the world champions at Ellis Park. Join Daniel Gallan for reaction

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

England need tough guys to match the tough talk if they are to topple South Africa

George Martin’s return and Joe Heyes’ form can boost the visitors but Saturday’s match is the ultimate test in rugby

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

North and south collide in new Nations Championship of punishing itineraries

Six matches from Cardiff to Córdoba are bound to be intriguing – but player welfare is taking a back seat

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

‘We’re trying to get some fireworks’: US men’s and women’s rugby teams seek Fourth of July wins

Amid America’s 250th-birthday celebrations, both national teams face tough challenges, looking for momentum and meaning on and off the field

The Guardian - US · Jul 3

South Africa issue strong statement on ‘erroneous’ reports of poor ticket sales for England clash

Reports had suggested that Ellis Park would be far from full for the Nations Championship clash

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Ben Stokes, Wimbledon and LeBron James

Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, tennis, rugby union, basketball, cycling and Formula One?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

'I was lost': why Inglis started mental health campaign

Rugby league great and "Stick With It'' mental health ambassador Greg Inglis says he can't remember five days of his life because of post-retirement struggles.

AAP · Jul 3

'Good solution': the Wallaby back after 1316-day exile

After a four-year exile, Jock Campbell has beaten Max Jorgensen and Tom Wright to the fullback spot for Australia's Nations Championship opener against Ireland.

AAP · Jul 2