The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Force upset Tahs to break Super Rugby Women hoodoo

The Western Force have pulled off a stellar second half comeback to end the NSW Waratahs 37-0 unbeaten streak against Australian opponents.

AAP · Jun 27

Drua run rampant over Reds, seal Super finals spot

Fijiana Drua have delivered a statement to their Super Rugby Women rivals, thrashing the Queensland Reds to continue their push for the minor premiership.

AAP · Jun 27

It’s north v south in rugby’s big global gamble as Nations Championship begins

For better or worse, the inaugural edition of the inter-hemisphere tournament launches with even more long-haul flights in a drive to attract greater interest

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

'Every road's different': a Cairns to Canberra Wallaby

A 26-year-old who never played representative junior rugby is in line to be Joe Schmidt's eighth different No.10 in the upcoming Nations Championship Tests.

AAP · Jun 25

Qatar Airways puts Nations Championship sponsorship on hold due to fallout from war

Qatar Airways has put its £80m sponsorship of rugby union’s new Nations Championship on hold due fallout from the war in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Lowering tackle height in rugby led to sharp decline in concussion rates – new study

Rugby is a physical sport, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the tackle. In amateur and school rugby union, tackles are responsible for well over half of all match injuries, making them the single biggest source of injury risk in the game. That reality has prompted growing efforts…

The Conversation · Jun 24

Stories of the working class ‘need to be told,’ actress Sally Lindsay says

Lindsay was made an MBE for her services to drama by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 24

Coronation Street star and new BBC director-general to receive royal honour at Windsor Castle

Sally Lindsay, Matt Brittin and rugby player will all receive honours at an investiture ceremony on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Jun 24

'Look to rectify': Wallabies to atone for horror tour

The Wallabies are hoping to right the wrongs of last year's horror spring tour of Europe with a flying start to 2026 against European giants Ireland and France.

AAP · Jun 24

Moana Pasifika's Super future confirmed by NZ Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific will be a 10-team competition in 2027 with New Zealand Rugby closing the door on Moana Pasifika by rejecting any bids to save the franchise.

AAP · Jun 24