Warren Gatland hails ‘incredibly special’ Alun Wyn Jones after Wales retirement Ospreys lock has called time on stellar Test career. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Tonight's rugby news as Gatland leads tributes to Alun Wyn and Tipuric and Welshman quits England to come home The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond after a shock announcement from Justin Tipuric Wales Online · May 19, 2023
Record-breaking Alun Wyn Jones will go down as an all-time great The Welshman enjoyed a stellar career at the highest level The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Wales’s Alun Wyn Jones retires from international rugby with record 170 caps Alun Wyn Jones, the former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain and the world’s most capped player of all time, has announced his international retirement The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023
Alun Wyn Jones finds the perfect words in touching farewell message to Wales The legendary lock described career as "a dream come true" as he confirmed he would not be going to this year's Rugby World Cup Wales Online · May 19, 2023
Wales great Alun Wyn Jones announces international retirement The second-row forward won 158 caps for Wales. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Wales hero Alun Wyn Jones RETIRES in major shock ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones has announced his retirement from international rugby on the same day that teammate Justin Tipuric also stood down Daily Mirror · May 19, 2023
Alun Wyn Jones: Former Wales captain announces shock retirement from international rugby The 37-year-old’s announcement came just an hour after Justin Tipuric also called time on his Wales career before September’s World Cup The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Alun Wyn Jones announces retirement from international rugby in shock statement Alun Wyn's decision follows hot on the heels of Justin Tipuric quitting Wales ahead of the World Cup in France this autumn Wales Online · May 19, 2023
Former Wales captain Justin Tipuric retires from international rugby The Ospreys flanker won 93 caps for his country. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Stuart Lancaster will be missed at Leinster after making ‘massive impact’ The 53-year-old is poised to become director of rugby at French club Racing 92. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Barbarians v World XV team news: Bristol Bears, Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs stars headline both squads The Barbarians take on a World XV at Twickenham Stadium on May 28 Bristol Post · May 19, 2023
Leinster out to exorcise La Rochelle demons in Champions Cup final rematch The two clubs meet for a second year in a row in European rugby’s showpiece decider The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Barbarians v World XV squads in full as seven Wales stars play A number of Warren Gatland's World Cup squad will play in the match Wales Online · May 19, 2023
Daily Record · May 19, 2023 Stewartry Sharks show their bite at Moffat rugby tournament The youngsters won the overall tournament - the latest success in a fantastic season for the club at all levels
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023 Richie Gray heartened as Toulon rebuild their rugby community THIS time last year Richie Gray was part of the Lyon coaching team which masterminded a 30-12 victory over Toulon in the Challenge Cup final. Since…
AAP · May 19, 2023 Folau Fainga'a launches hilarious potshots at Brumbies Western Force hooker Folau Fainga'a has lit the fuse against the Brumbies with some epic trash talk ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash at HBF Park.
Wales Online · May 19, 2023 Today's rugby news as Wales find 'next 100-cap winger', Biggar on brink of history and English giants face oblivion Your up to the minute rugby news from Wales and beyond
AAP · May 19, 2023 Waratahs want fourth win with Super finals in sight The NSW Waratahs have a Super Rugby Pacific finals berth in sight but will need to win a fourth straight match for the first time under coach Darren Coleman.
AAP · May 19, 2023 Philip fronts for Rebels in key Super Rugby clash Melbourne need to stretch their Super Rugby winning streak against the Highlanders to push for finals, with Test lock Matt Philip back in action in Dunedin.
AAP · May 19, 2023 Next gen Wallaroos take up rugby mantle in Fiji test A new generation of Wallaroos will debut in a Test against a strong Fijiana side, as their champion captain prepares to bow out of the game.
The New Daily · May 19, 2023 Dutton takes aim at sports ‘elites’ over Voice support Peter Dutton has hit out at sporting "elites" as more of the country's big organisations back the Indigenous Voice to parliament.
The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023 Fan's view: A dispatch from the frontline of the Dublin invasion WE’RE in Dublin for what is set to be a packed weekend for rugby fans. I for one cannot wait for it to get under way as Glasgow Warriors take on…
The Conversation · May 18, 2023 'You can’t speak what you can’t hear' – how Māori and Pacific sports stars are helping revitalise vulnerable languages We’re becoming more used to hearing and seeing te reo Māori in everyday use these days. And Pacific languages are becoming increasingly familiar too – especially during the Pacific language weeks now under way.
Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023 Halifax Challenge Cup hero hoping for another famous St Helens knockout Wilf George, 63, was part of the last Halifax team to win the Challenge Cup when they beat St Helens - who they face in the sixth round on Friday - at Wembley in 1987 and he still gets stopped in the street in the rugby-mad West Yorkshire town