The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes announces retirement

The English official cited family reasons for his decision.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes retires to 'spend more time with family'

English official, 44, calls time on prestigious 18-year career in game

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023

Jac Morgan captains Wales as Leigh Halfpenny prepares for swansong against Barbarians

The encounter in Cardiff is a tribute to Wales’ record cap holder Alun Wyn Jones following his retirement from Test rugby in May

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones

The 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Robbie Deans rules out a return as Wallabies coach

New Zealander Robbie Deans, Australia's longest-serving Wallabies coach who led the team from 2008 to 2013, has ruled out a return to the post.

AAP · Nov 1, 2023

World Cup, New Zealand vs South Africa: New Zealand look to make amends against South Africa

Fighting New Zealand look to avenge close loss in Rugby World Cup final by beating South Africa in cricket

The Times of India · Nov 1, 2023

King Charles III says 'no excuse' for colonial-era abuses in Kenya

In tonight's edition: "There can be no excuse" for British colonial atrocities against Kenyans. Those are the words of King Charles III, who is on a four-day state visit in Kenya. Also, the Springboks get a heroes' welcome after landing in Johannesburg. Thousands came to greet the rugby champions who…

France 24 · Oct 31, 2023

ICC World Cup | We are blessed in a sense that we are in a great space now, says van der Dussen

.South Africa's cricket team is inspired to unite the country through sport, as seen with the Springboks' Rugby World Cup win. Recent political and social controversies, plus the pandemic, have brought the team closer. They have a connection and are in a great space, having dealt with controversy over the…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

RA apologises for woeful Wallabies, vows to save code

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh admits the code has hit rock bottom but denies there is no path forward and insists the Wallabies can be a force again.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023

Warren Gatland rules himself out of coaching the Lions again and backs a successor

Wales coach Gatland headed up the composite team for the three previous tours but won’t lead them to Australia in 2025

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023