The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy

Sexton’s rugby career ended with Rugby World Cup quarter-final heartbreak against the All Blacks

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Steve Borthwick proud of England players after ‘thunderbolts’ against Fiji

Red Rose now face the Herculean task of playing South Africa

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Cheslin Kolbe’s miraculous stop embodies South Africa’s ruthless edge

England be warned, the Springboks are happy to make a feast out of any morsel gifted to them by their opposition in defence of the Webb Ellis Cup

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023

Aust govt continues Super funding for Fijian rugby

The Australian government has pledged funding through its PacificAus Sports program for the Fiji sides to continue in the Super Rugby competitions.

AAP · Oct 16, 2023

Rugby switch still an option for Eel Waqa Blake

Off-contract Parramatta NRL centre Waqa Blake could still make the move to rugby union, with a return home to Perth with the Western Force remaining an option.

AAP · Oct 16, 2023

South Africa eliminate France from rugby union World Cup

Defending champions South Africa dispatched France from the rugby union World Cup on Sunday night following a 29-28 victory at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 16, 2023

Dupont upset with referee after France’s Rugby World Cup exit to South Africa

Antoine Dupont, the France captain, said after the 28-29 defeat: ‘I am not sure the level of refereeing was up to what was at stake’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023

Antoine Dupont slams referee after France crash out of Rugby World Cup

France captain Dupont was angry with Ben O’Keeffe’s decisions during the World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023

Wigan want shot at Panthers for world-title glory

Wigan have regained their status as the best rugby league side in Europe, and now they're after Penrith's scalp in the World Club Challenge.

AAP · Oct 15, 2023

Steve Borthwick shrugs off underdogs tag as England face daunting Rugby World Cup semi-final

Coach will feel vindicated after booking spot in last four despite poor form going into tournament

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023