Brave Lupus battling but Steelers shine on in Japan Two-time defending champs Brave Lupus Tokyo suffered an eighth loss in 10 games, but Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers are firing ahead of Japan's rugby playoffs. AAP · Apr 26
Pasifika soar high but Highlanders pluck Super win Moana Pasifika's former Brisbane Broncos talent Israel Leota improved his stocks with a spectacular try on rugby's Super Round main stage in Christchurch. AAP · Apr 26
Why there is hope for Aussies after not-so Super Round New Zealand teams occupy the top four spots on the ladder approaching the pointy end of the Super Rugby season after a Kiwi shut-out in Christchurch. AAP · Apr 26
England 62-24 Wales: Women’s Six Nations rugby union – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: Meg Jones and Marlie Packer both scored twice as world champions England ran in 10 tries in a 62-24 demolition of Wales The Guardian - UK · Apr 25
Bumbling Brumbies blown away by Super Hurricanes Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo dazzled with four of their seven tries against a hapless Brumbies outfit in a bonus-point Super Round win in Christchurch. AAP · Apr 25
Expect divine rugby and more epic drama when Northampton and Bath meet again Recent European quarter-final was a classic and champions’ Prem trip to the Midlands will likely produce similar The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Sports quiz of the week: title races, snooker drama and marathon records Have you followed the big stories in football, snooker, cricket, NFL, athletics, rugby league and golf? The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
World Rugby chair responds to NRL fear, Pasifika future World Rugby chair Brett Robinson has explained the organisation's commitment to the region, despite the uncertain future of Moana Pasifika and the NRL threat. AAP · Apr 24
Brian McDermott: England must do things differently to end Australia’s dominance England have never won the World Cup, with Australia triumphing in nine of the last 10 editions. The Independent UK · Apr 23
Super League’s most successful coach takes charge of England before Rugby League World Cup IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 23
Brian McDermott to lead England into Rugby League World Cup McDermott, the most successful coach in Super League history, takes over from Shaun Wane The Independent UK · Apr 23
Brian McDermott named as England’s new rugby league head coach Former Leeds boss will lead World Cup challenge later this year. The Independent UK · Apr 23
Lewis Moody on his MND battle and charity challenge: ‘I feel a sense of hope’ MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE: As he prepares to take on a seven-day cycling challenge, the former England captain tells Harry Latham-Coyle about life with MND, the support of his former teammates and the reasons for optimism for the future The Independent UK · Apr 23
Jones hopeful Japan becomes Newcastle's rugby team With an eye on Japan's 2027 Rugby World Cup match in Newcastle, coach Eddie Jones wants Novocastrians to get behind his team when they play Ireland in July. AAP · Apr 23
AAP · Apr 23 Leonard milestone looms as Wallaroos aim to upset Kiwis Michaela Leonard will make a record 46th appearance for Australia when they play New Zealand on Saturday, with the aim of beating the Kiwis for the first time.
AAP · Apr 22 Bula Round? How Fiji can host Super Rugby's big weekend Christchurch's Super Round rebirth will give rugby a timely boost as rival destinations, including Fiji, jostle for a piece of the action.
Evening Standard · Apr 22 Lewis Moody plans 500-mile cycle challenge for Doddie Weir’s MND charity Other rugby stars, family and friends will join him on the journey this June.
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Welsh Rugby Union plans thrown into doubt as Cardiff takeover by Ospreys owners falls through Y11 had been due to buy the capital club from the Welsh Rugby Union, which still intends to cut one of the nation’s four URC clubs
AAP · Apr 22 'Spend before they have it': RA's pivotal finance shift After announcing a record profit, Phil Waugh is confident Rugby Australia has bucked what he thinks is a global trend crippling the finances of the code.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22 Rugby Australia ‘resets finances, restores pride’ after posting $100m turnaround The British and Irish Lions tour has provided a financial launchpad ahead of the men’s and women’s World Cups, driving a record $70.6m surplus in 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21 Erin King looks to lift Ireland: ‘It was tough some days to keep showing up’ After overcoming a debilitating injury, the Ireland captain is relishing the prospect of a grudge match against France
The Conversation · Apr 21 The NRL has just taken a giant step forward with brain injury prevention. Other leagues must follow In a significant development in the battle against brain injury in sport, teams from the National Rugby League (NRL) and the National Rugby League for Women (NRLW) are now required to restrict the amount of body contact during training sessions.
AAP · Apr 21 'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup Two-time Wallabies World Cup star Will Genia has thrown up a Japan-based veteran for inclusion in Les Kiss's squad for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 Brian McDermott to be named new England rugby league head coach this week The former Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott will be named as Shaun Wane’s successor as head coach of the England men’s team later this week
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Noah Caluori is a try-scoring freak – England should take him on summer tour The 19-year-old Saracens wing scored five tries against Sale for the second time this season and an England call-up could come