The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Mike Phillips says Wales should never have brought Gatland back and warns senior stars have to stand aside

Gatland's former Wales and Lions number nine has aired his views in a Q&A with the French media

Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023

Oldham Athletic to get new £1m pitch under plans to boost future of sport in town

Oldham Council is investing in the new 'high specification' playing surface at the Latics' Boundary Park home.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023

Tonight's rugby news as star shuts out 'negativity' and coach fires out warning by saying Wales have 'tormented' France

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond after Six Nations team announcements

Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023

The verdict on Wales team to play France, why Gatland has gone back to the old guard and Rees-Zammit's exciting new role

Gatland has made a ton of changes once again, taking it to 27 alterations to the team since the Six Nations opener with Ireland - we look at the reasons behind his calls for the France clash

Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023

North East business life: charity, community and award events in the region

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Bellway, Newcastle Building Society and Sage Foundation

Birmingham Post · Mar 16, 2023

Concussion dominates headlines as NRL and AFL seasons get under way

Australia’s biggest sporting bodies are threading a very fine needle with concussion and long-term brain damage

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023

Rufus McLean sentenced to community service for abusing girlfriend

A SCOTTISH rugby star who admitted pushing, hurling abuse at, and tracking his girlfriend has been ordered to do 120 hours of community service.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 16, 2023

Shamed Glasgow rugby star Rufus McLean who abused girlfriend avoids jail

Rufus McLean, who played for Glasgow Warriors and had three Scottish international caps, pled guilty to subjecting his girlfriend to a two-year abuse ordeal. He has avoided a jail sentence.

Glasgow Live · Mar 16, 2023

Danny Care sympathises with Marcus Smith after record loss as England in need of reset

EXCLUSIVE: England scrum-half and Harlequins cap record-holder Danny Care sat down with Mirror Sport ahead of the final round of the 2023 Six Nations, where he hopes team-mate Marcus Smith can shine

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

Scotland rugby star banned from contacting ex-girlfriend for 10 years after tracking her

The disgraced Scotland rugby star Rufus McLean used tracking systems on his partner’s phone during his period of abusive control. He also left her with a burst lip and black eye.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2023