The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Wayne Barnes: ‘It’s gone to the next level of abuse in the last 12 months – aimed at my family’

Rugby referee who retired after the 2023 World Cup final on his career, online abuse and friendship with Howard Webb

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023

Defiant RA boss McLennan granted 24-hour reprieve

Hamish McLennan doesn't plan to quit as chair of Rugby Australia despite a demand from six of his own member unions to do so.

AAP · Nov 18, 2023

Fin Smith: ‘Most kids watch cartoons. I used to watch Jonny Wilkinson’

Northampton fly-half is quietly confident despite the daunting prospect of a fast and furious east Midlands derby on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023

Glasgow Warriors prop Dell quotes philosopher as he praises Smith's 'tough love'

Allan Dell insists Franco Smith's 'tough love' is driving Glasgow Warriors forward as he reflects on still being 'confused' by London Irish downfall

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2023

Bikie boss admits extortion with ex-rugby league player

A Queensland bikie boss has been sentenced over the extortion of a gym owner to take over the business with the woman's former partner Anthony "Chook" Fowler.

AAP · Nov 17, 2023

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Claims a ‘Rugby Friend’ Helped Him Plan for Eagles’ Tush Push

The star defensive tackle is doing his best to help his team pull out all the stops in preparation for Philadelphia’s famous play.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 16, 2023

British & Irish Lions strike deal with Premiership to boost preparation time

British & Irish Lions will be given more time before their 2025 expedition to Australia after the Premiership agreed to move their final a week earlier

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Premiership players free for whole of 2025 Lions tour after ‘landmark agreement’

Previous Lions matches saw clashes in scheduling with the Premiership final.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Martin Hannan: Clubs must ask vital questions at the SRU's annual general meeting

Having attended several Annual General Meetings of the Scottish Rugby Union in the past, I can assure you they were mostly borefests when such…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

WRC Japan: Neuville gives Hyundai early lead with super special stage win

The Hyundai driver set the fastest time around the all-new 2.10km side-by-side super special stage, held inside the 45,000-seater Toyota Stadium, a host venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Autosport · Nov 16, 2023