The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

‘Significant step forward’ as Wasps administrators accept takeover bid from consortium featuring club legends

Wasps' joint administrators have confirmed that an offer has been accepted from a consortium including members of the Wasps Legends.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2022

Wasps administrators confirm offer accepted for stricken Premiership club

The offer is only for the men’s rugby team and youth academy

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022

Wasps thrown lifeline as offer from group of ex-players accepted by joint administrators

The club have been given a glimmer of hope, with the deal being labelled "a significant step forward, and one that we all hope will allow Wasps Rugby to live on”

Daily Mirror · Oct 30, 2022

Sunday rugby news as All Blacks hit by double injury blow ahead of Wales clash amid claims they also 'don't scare teams any more'

The stories making the news in Wales and the wider world this Sunday

Wales Online · Oct 30, 2022

England beat Australia in woeful conditions to clinch Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final berth

England brushed aside Australia to reach the semi-finals at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2022

England overpower Australia in rain-soaked Rugby World Cup quarter-final

England beat Australia 41-5 in wet conditions to win through to the World Cup semi-finals, the Red Roses making it 29 consecutive victories

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2022

WA lines up to back state-based NRL team

The West Australian government has set up a cross-agency working group to find and support the development of a third-party bid for a state-based NRL team.

AAP · Oct 30, 2022

Blowouts abound in the Rugby League World Cup group stage — but for smaller nations it's a bridge to the future

Close finishes are the exception rather than the rule in the group stage of the Rugby League World Cup — but the adventures of the smaller nations are what it's all about, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News · Oct 30, 2022

England defeat Australia 41-5 in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Minute-by-minute report: The Wallaroos were unable to stop the rampant Red Roses, with England winning 41-5 en route to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. Find out how it happened with Sarah Rendell

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2022

Australia romp home against Italy but questions remain for Mal Meninga

Australia wrapped up their pool matches at the Rugby League World Cup with a 66-6 win over Italy but it will not fill coach Mal Meninga with confidence

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2022