The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

MMA legend Mark Hunt shows off 60lb weight loss for Sonny Bill Williams fight

Former UFC fighter Mark Hunt returns to the ring on Saturday for the first time in two years to face New Zealand rugby legend Sonny Bill Williams, who is unbeaten in nine fights

Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022

What time is Wales v New Zealand kick-off and what TV channel is it on?

Wales kick off their autumn rugby campaign against the All Blacks at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday

Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022

Invigorated Wallabies target rare back-to-back wins with France upset

Win or lose, the match in Paris offers added value for Australia – it is a benchmark before next year’s World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2022

Teen rugby player who felt tired going back to school after summer holidays given devastating news

Jacob Crane's parents thought his tiredness was just normal after six weeks' holiday and returning to classes, but then he developed a sore throat and they took him to see a doctor

Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022

Christ Tshiunza can be a World Cup superstar and wear Wales jersey for a decade, says Sam Warburton

The former Wales captain has been hugely impressed by the youngster

Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022

Today's rugby news as autumn Tests braced for controversial sanctions, Wales international lands new job and Pivac's injury woes become clear

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022

Owen Farrell set to return but Progressive Rugby want longer concussion stand down period

“In line with our seven-point elite rugby requirements, we strongly believe that players require a stand down period of at least 21 days following a brain injury. With such an enviable squad to pick from, it seems an excellent opportunity to err on the side of caution”

Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022

Jillaroos beat Cook Islands 74-0, and Women's Rugby League World Cup blowouts may be exaggerated by rule changes

There have been plenty of one-sided scorelines in the men's World Cup already, but a couple of rule changes threaten to create a more uneven competition in the women's tournament, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

Richie Gray in a happy place and good to go for Scotland

RUMOURS of Richie Gray’s international demise have been as plentiful as they have been premature.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2022

Vern Cotter happy to return to Scotland to fish but has moved on rugby-wise

Vern Cotter clearly enjoys being back in Scotland, where he had three happy years as national team head coach between the summers of 2014 and 2017,…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2022