Champions Cup: Amsterdam and Lisbon contenders to host European rugby finals in 2025 A decision on the host venue for the 2025 European finals weekend will be made early next year Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023
Owen Farrell voices concern over Six Nations being taken off free-to-air TV England’s captain said it would be ‘a real challenge’ for the people running rugby to maintain its audience if the championship went behind a paywall The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023
Ben Cohen interview: Rugby World Cup triumph with England helped me to channel personal pain Legendary Red Rose wing was a key part of Sir Clive Woodward's 2003 squad, winning the World Cup just three years after the death of his father Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023
England need spirit of 2003 to repeat feat of rugby world domination Lawrence Dallaglio and Martin Johnson look, 20 years on, at the World Cup win and steps the current squad must take Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023
Martin Hannan: The AGM of Scottish Rugby Union left more questions than answers Martin Hannan reflects on the Scottish Rugby Union AGM that took place last week. The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2023
Levi sisters lead Aussie charge towards Paris Olympics Maddison and Teagan Levi are locked into the Australian rugby sevens program long-term with the star sisters set to be part of the Paris Olympic charge. AAP · Nov 22, 2023
Performing under pressure – remembering England’s dramatic 2003 World Cup win Rugby World Cup glory for England after extra-time thriller. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
Child Amputee Raises $28K+ For Disabled Kids With Mountain Climb 10-year-old amputee exceeds fundraising goal by over 46 times through mountain climb Zenger · Nov 21, 2023
Sport’s age of excess: tournaments get bigger, but will they get better? A thirst for increasing revenue means more content for our eyeballs, but do some events now risk killing the golden goose? The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023
Siobhan Cattigan's family seeking answers from Scottish Rugby over her death Siobhan Cattigan's family seeking answers from Scottish Rugby over her death. The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023
BBC admits it may not be able to afford to keep Six Nations rugby The broadcaster told a parliamentary committee that financial pressures were threatening its share of the Six Nations The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023
From Jonny to the Fun Bus – lessons from England’s 2003 World Cup heroes Like characters from our most-loved sitcoms, Martin Johnson’s World Cup winners have a timeless quality yet to be recast The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023
Hooper set for first rugby sevens outing in Perth Ex-Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper will miss the first two rounds of the world series rugby sevens with the veteran flanker set to debut in Perth in January. AAP · Nov 21, 2023
New Rugby Australia chairman pledges to listen to fans New RA chairman Dan Herbert says all stakeholders and fans will be listened to as part of the ailing code's concerted effort to revive rugby in Australia. AAP · Nov 20, 2023
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023 Ugo Monye: Exeter Chiefs investigating alleged racist abuse of former England wing by fan Ex-Harlequins star and TV pundit said he was abused while leaving Sandy Park after the Premiership clash with Gloucester
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023 On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach The Australian succeeded Stuart Lancaster following England’s woeful Rugby World Cup campaign.
AAP · Nov 20, 2023 Rugby league journo Kent faces more serious DV charge Prominent rugby league journalist Paul Kent will face a court hearing within weeks accused of domestic violence offences against a woman.
AAP · Nov 20, 2023 McLennan defends not grilling Jones over Japan report Ousted Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan says he's meeting Eddie Jones and hopes to get to the bottom of his links to Japan.
AAP · Nov 19, 2023 McLennan says he was the victim of a rugby power grab Axed Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan fears his ousting will only lead to more division in a code split over the governing body's centralisation play.
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023 Ugo Monye subjected to ‘blatant racism’ at Exeter Chiefs match The Chiefs have apologised to Monye and launched an investigation
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023 Exeter investigate after Ugo Monye reports racist abuse leaving stadium Exeter Chiefs are to launch a full investigation following an allegation of racist abuse made by Ugo Monye, the former England wing
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023 Ugo Monye ‘so fed up’ after hearing ‘blatant racism’ as he left Exeter match The Chiefs have apologised to Monye and launched an investigation.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023 Rugby union players’ legal action over head injuries to be heard in high court Claim is by 234 players from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, including six women
AAP · Nov 19, 2023 Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan ousted Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been sacked following a torrid year, with Daniel Herbert named as his replacement on an interim basis.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2023 Chair of Scottish Rugby issues apology to the family of Siobhan Cattigan John McGuigan, the new Chair of Scottish Rugby Limited, issued an apology at the annual general meeting of the governing body to the family and…