The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Indigenous Australian rugby league player is fined and suspended for criticising the Queen

Critics say penalty for calling the Queen a ‘dumb dog’ is ‘inconsistent’ and the fine ‘far too severe’

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Australia challenge All Blacks' Haka with boomerang-shaped charge in feisty start to Bledisloe Cup

Captain James Slipper led the Wallabies forward in response to the Maori war dance

Wales Online · Sep 15, 2022

Sean Long to leave Leeds Rhinos with coaching setup set for shakeup

Long, one of the smartest on-field talents of his times, is on the way out of the club.

Leeds Live · Sep 15, 2022

Australia vs New Zealand LIVE: Rugby Championship result as All Blacks controversially win thriller

A thrilling Bledisloe Cup match at Marvel Stadium saw the All Blacks defeat the Wallabies at the death

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

DCE not Cleary must be Aussie No. 7: Johns

With Australia soon to end its exile from international rugby league, Andrew Johns is encouraging Mal Meninga to name Daly Cherry-Evans as his halfback.

AAP · Sep 15, 2022

Rugby League Players Association slams Caitlin Moran sanction following controversial Queen Elizabeth II remarks

The Rugby League Players Association has hit back at the NRL's sanction for Knights NRLW player Caitlin Moran, claiming her punishment is far too hefty and inconsistent with the league's own policy.

ABC News · Sep 15, 2022

Today's rugby news as Lions star blocked from playing again on safety grounds and Wales coach's rallying cry after hammering

The latest rugby news stories from around the world today

Wales Online · Sep 15, 2022

RLPA unhappy with Moran's NRLW punishment

The Rugby League Players Union claim the NRL has gone over the top in punishing NRLW player Caitlin Moran, saying several decisions have been head-scratchers.

AAP · Sep 15, 2022

Ex-Super League star Danny Kirmond opens up on "devastating" death of younger brother

York City Knights second-row, 36, explains how carrying on playing helped him "escape" the trauma of his brother's tragic death after an assault last month and he might now continue into 2023.

Daily Mirror · Sep 14, 2022

Worcester Warriors sale not yet completed as doubts grow over staging of first home match

The Warriors confirmed in a statement that a contract has yet to be signed

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022