The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

England name Rugby League World Cup squad as Brian McDermott makes big Mikey Lewis call

England will begin their World Cup campaign against Tonga on 17 October

The Independent UK · Oct 5

'Freak' catches Wallabies' eyes before Bledisloe battle

Mark Nawaqanitawase may be playing a different kind of rugby than the Wallabies, but that hasn't stopped the team's excitement for his return to the union game.

AAP · Oct 5

Newcastle have wings clipped by Leicester but look to play long game

Investment from Red Bull and scrapping of relegation give breathing-space for English rugby union’s northern light to develop a playing style ‘that doesn’t send people to sleep’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4

Newcastle Horror: 10 including children injured after car crashes into crowd of rugby fans, suspect arrested

A shocking event unfolded in Newcastle when a vehicle rammed into a crowd, resulting in injuries to at least ten people, including young children. Two individuals were left in critical condition while others are stable and receiving treatment. Police have detained the 18-year-old driver and are investigating the circumstances, dismissing…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

After 30 years of failure, inside Tony Docherty's plan to revive Scotland's under-21s

It is a new era for Scotland's under-21 side after 30 years of failure. Graeme McGarry set out to discover how Tony Docherty plans to breathe new life into the team.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3

Car drives into large crowd of Australian rugby fans, injuring nine people north of Sydney

A car collided with a crowd eagerly waiting for the Newcastle Knights rugby team on Saturday morning. Many fans were present to cheer the team before their finals match, leading to injuries. Emergency services responded promptly, treating those affected at the scene. The driver involved was taken into custody following…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Asian Games Day 14 India full schedule: Men's team eyes cricket gold against Pakistan, hockey title and Olympic quotas

On Day 14 of the Asian Games 2026, India will compete in several significant events. The men's cricket team will face Pakistan for the gold medal, while the men's hockey team will play Malaysia. Important Olympic qualification opportunities are available in archery and wrestling, where multiple athletes will seek medals.…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Rugby’s brain injury claimants face £2.8m legal bill to continue case

Claimants in the ongoing legal action over brain injuries in rugby have been left on the hook for £2.8m in legal fees owed to the defendants

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2

Wakey-Wakey: Trinity’s rapid rise and Grand Final run shocks fans from long slumber

Club was a ‘shambles’ before takeover by boyhood Wakefield fan Matt Ellis – and on Saturday they face Warrington for the title

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2

Sports quiz of the week: winners, losers, prodigies, heroes, villains and rivals

Have you been watching football, chess, cricket, rugby, motor racing, hockey, boxing, table tennis and horse racing?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2