Reds' alert as Lomax gets green light for rugby debut Former NRL star Zac Lomax is ready to go after being named on the bench for the Western Force's Super Rugby clash with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane. AAP · Apr 1
Parling’s TV spat with Doyle symbolises the tug of war for rugby’s modern soul Pre-game incident has gone viral online and plays directly into broader debate of how the sport wants to be perceived The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
'Good luck to him': Reds roll out Lomax welcome mat The Queensland Reds expect rugby league convert Zac Lomax to make his debut when the Western Force visit on Easter Saturday. AAP · Mar 31
Rob Burrow’s father dies as Leeds Rhinos pay tribute to ‘tireless’ MND campaigner Geoff Burrow, the father of Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow, has passed away. Leeds confirmed the news on Monday morning, stating that Geoff had died “after a period of ill health”. The rugby league club paid tribute to Geoff, who was born in Leeds, hailing him for being a “tireless… The Independent UK · Mar 30
Cornish Pirates issue statement after coach sent off for ‘slap’ on opposition player Alan Paver was shown a red card after an altercation with a Worcester player during the Champ Rugby fixture The Independent UK · Mar 30
Leeds and Warrington thriller is fitting gift on Super League’s 30th birthday Summer rugby league began in Paris in 1996 but for all its success, it has struggled with the business of expansion The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
'Line in the sand': honesty session revives Waratahs Hooker Ethan Dobbins reckons a truth session was behind the NSW Waratahs' season-saving Super Rugby Pacific win over the Brumbies in Canberra. AAP · Mar 30
Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win Former Wallabies Bernard Foley and Paddy Ryan have enjoyed wins in the latest round of rugby in Japan, but Israel Folau tasted defeat for a ninth game in a row. AAP · Mar 29
Saracens’ Prem hopes appear over after Northampton defeat – and they only have themselves to blame Saracens 17-21 Northampton: Archie McParland snatched a late victory for Saints The Independent UK · Mar 28
Lomax joins Force brains trust as rugby debut nears Former NRL star Zac Lomax warmed up with his new Force teammates before joining the coaches in the box during Saturday's 24-14 loss to the Chiefs. AAP · Mar 28
Brave Western Force go down to Chiefs in Perth The Western Force will be ruing their inability to make the most of an important numerical advantage during a crucial time of their 24-14 loss to the Chiefs. AAP · Mar 28
Featherstone’s long and quiet Sundays in a rugby league town that lost its soul Club’s financial crisis led to exclusion from the RFL Championship this season, and it could be a long way back for one of the sport’s storied names The Guardian - UK · Mar 28
Hurricanes blow away Reds to snap four-game Super run The Hurricanes have sent a statement with an eight-try romp in Wellington to snap the Reds' four-game Super Rugby Pacific winning streak. AAP · Mar 28
'Grateful' Warriors superstar set for two-year UK stint Dual Kiwi international Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has called time on his NRL career, agreeing to join Super League club Wakefield at the end of this season. AAP · Mar 27
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Rising England star Henry Pollock signs with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Pollock’s signing is believed to be Hearn’s first foray into rugby union
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Nations Championship schedule, results, kick-off times and how to watch Everything you need to know ahead of the inaugural edition of the competition
The Independent UK · Mar 27 ‘Big Match Bonanza’ provides glimpse of Prem Rugby’s future – but three key challenges remain With the English top flight moving to an expansion model, fixtures at large stadiums could become more regular in the future
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Andy Farrell not talking to RFU about England role ‘at present’ – Bill Sweeney Sweeney has indicated that current head coach Steve Borthwick will be given the summer tour to orchestrate a revival.
The Independent UK · Mar 27 England respond to Andy Farrell links as Steve Borthwick plans become clearer in Six Nations review A review of England’s worst-ever Six Nations campaign is set to conclude by the end of April
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Gary Hetherington urges Super League to learn from missed chances over 30 years The former Leeds chief executive is convinced its creation saved rugby league from ruin and has left it in a much healthier financial state.
The Guardian - US · Mar 27 Can Adam Freier’s California Legion solve America’s rugby problem? CEO of a merged team in a US men’s competition shrunk to just six, the ex-Wallaby hooker is still at the sharp end – right where he likes to be
AAP · Mar 27 Debutant dazzles as Wallaroos pass tough Test from Fiji The Wallaroos have kick-started their new era with a victory against Fiji as they begin building towards the home Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27 Sports quiz of the week: a fight, a joke, a gift and a Liverpool legend Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, snooker, baseball and athletics?
AAP · Mar 27 Brisbane or Fiji? Zac Lomax closing in on Force debut Former NRL star Zac Lomax is already impressing his new Force teammates and is a good chance to make his Super Rugby debut in the next fortnight.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Prem Rugby confirms major change to salary cap rules amid expansion plans Clubs will now have to meet a minimum spend as the league looks to add two new teams by 2030