The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Louis Rees-Zammit fit and raring to go with Wales

The prolific try-scorer has earned his chance on rugby union’s biggest stage.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Rees-Zammit warns World Cup rivals to ‘watch out’ for Wales’ attacking pace

Louis Rees-Zammit has claimed he is even quicker than he was last season and has told the rest of the rugby world to “watch out” for Wales’s backline

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

Former Scotland scrum-half Henry Pyrgos retires from rugby

He has since taken up a job in the financial sector, but is staying involved in rugby as an assistant coach with capital club Boroughmuir. 

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

When is the Women’s Rugby World Cup?

So far, Canada, England, France, and New Zealand have qualified for the next Women’s Rugby World Cup

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

England: Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola to learn Rugby World Cup bans

Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola were today both braced to learn their Rugby World Cup fates.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

Bunker review system approved for World Cup despite Farrell controversy

World Rugby have confirmed use of the system for tournament while the England captain faces a second hearing after his red card against Wales

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023

Barry Ferguson insists Celtic were denied penalty vs Kilmarnock

Seak Haksabanovic went down in the final moments of the Viaplay Cup last 16 tie at Rugby Park under the attention of Lewis Mayo.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023

Hosts France name Rugby World Cup squad stripped of injured star Ntamack

France coach Fabien Galthié named his final 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday, gambling on the fitness of several key players after the home side’s talismanic fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out by injury.

France 24 · Aug 21, 2023

Former England winger Matt Banahan joins Scotland Women backroom staff

Now 36, Banahan played the majority of his club rugby with Bath, and won 16 caps between 2009 and 2011.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023

Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup

Wales will kick off their World Cup campaign against Fiji in Bordeaux

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023