The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Grassroots work leads Fiji to a historic World Cup spot

Fiji's fullback Cassie Staples and assistant coach Tony Herman have spoken about the country's growing pathways ahead of their World Cup debut.

AAP · Oct 16

Hyron Andrews: Rugby star dies aged 31 after fall at his team’s hotel

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The Independent UK · Oct 16

Hyron Andrews: Tributes pour in as Lions confirm rugby star's shock death at team hotel

South African lock, formerly of Sale Sharks, was just 31 years old and is survived by his wife and two sons

Evening Standard · Oct 16

Australia cruise past Samoa in women’s Rugby League World Cup opener

Jillaroos defeat Fetu Samoa 40-0 in Sydney as Jocelyn Kelleher kicks six conversions on her debut

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16

Kelleher stars as Jillaroos run riot in World Cup

Debut-maker Jocelyn Kelleher best-on-ground as Australia kick-start their Women's Rugby League World Cup defence with a 40-point win over Samoa.

AAP · Oct 16

‘We want the best league in the world’: Bath’s Bruce Craig on 16 years at the Rec

Bath’s co-owner and ‘wily old fox’ tells Robert Kitson why the Champions Cup needs to change and considers the future of the Prem

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Australia 40-0 Samoa: women’s Rugby League World Cup – as it happened

The Jillaroos got their title defence off to a good start with a convincing win at CommBank Stadium

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16

Kalyn Ponga to undergo surgery after breaking arm in Rugby League World Cup opener

The New Zealand full-back was injured in the second half of their defeat to Australia

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Best rugby betting sites: Top 10 rugby bookmakers in 2026

The best bookmakers for betting on rugby union and rugby league this year, and how their welcome offers stack up

Evening Standard · Oct 16

Washington NFL franchise keen to host Rugby World Cup finals in new $4bn stadium

Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy helped consult on design of 70,000-seat superdome

Evening Standard · Oct 16