Today's rugby news as Australia captain pulls out of Rugby Championship opener for personal reasons and Wales international finds new club Here are your rugby morning headlines for Saturday, 6 August Wales Online · Aug 6, 2022
What time is South Africa v New Zealand kick-off and what TV channel is it on? The Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend: here's the UK start time, how to watch on TV and confirmed team line-ups Wales Online · Aug 6, 2022
Mystery of rugby league star 'in really bad place' when he vanished six months ago Matt Hecklinger, the best friend of missing Bryn Hargreaves, said he fears the former Wigan and St Helens Super League star 'did something to himself' after he vanished in the United States earlier this year Daily Mirror · Aug 6, 2022
Michael Hooper withdraws from Wallabies squad for Argentina Rugby Championship Tests Michael Hooper, the Wallabies' most capped skipper, returns to Australia for personal reasons a day out from his side's Rugby Championship opener. ABC News · Aug 5, 2022
Hooper out of Wallabies, 'mindset' issue Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has pulled out of their Rugby Championship campaign in Argentina saying he isn't in the right mindset to play. AAP · Aug 5, 2022
What became of the young Wales team who did something very special three years ago It was a notable achievement that will long be remembered Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022
Coventry boss Mark Robins furious as Commonwealth Games puts opening home game in doubt The Sky Blues have seen Rugby 7s take place at the Coventry Building Society Arena in the past week during the Commonwealth Games - and now the state of the pitch means there will be a pitch inspection on Saturday Daily Mirror · Aug 5, 2022
Young dad, 19, dies after cycling into a lamppost in freak accident Superfit sportsman Reece - who played football for local teams and rugby for the North Wales regional side - was described as doting on son Grayson Daily Mirror · Aug 5, 2022
Tonight's rugby news as new Scarlets coach reveals why he left Wales job and All Blacks risk lowest-ever world ranking The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and the rest of the world Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022
Ireland prop Finlay Bealham marries girlfriend Sarah Burke in beautiful Spain ceremony The star took to Instagram to share some snaps from their gorgeous day, which took place in Marbella in Spain and was attended by his Ireland rugby teammates Irish Mirror · Aug 5, 2022
Welsh fly-half who shadowed Dan Biggar returns to play for new club in Wales after stint in France He left to sample a different rugby culture but is coming back to further improve as a player Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022
Gang Of Youths offer night of sheer entertainment GANG Of Youths' shamanic frontman David Le'aupepe made a point of telling his audience on Friday night that "he'd never had a bad night in Newcastle." That certainly wasn't about to change. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who left the Newcastle Entertainment Centre (NEC) without a smile on… Newcastle Herald · Aug 5, 2022
'Fantastic' Welsh fly-half newcomer who's already been likened to All Black is exciting plenty of people He earned plaudits after seamlessly stepping onto the professional scene Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022
Welsh rugby derbies all handed 'fan-friendly' kick-off times in new URC season as Judgement Day returns The kick-off times have now been released for the second United Rugby Championship season Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022 Anthony Watson: ‘It always seems to be the players on the receiving end’ The England wing discusses his Bath exit, the spectre of brain injury and his hopes for next year’s Rugby World Cup
Liverpool Echo · Aug 5, 2022 Rugby 'no longer a sport for all' after transgender women banned from playing A new policy will see only players whose sex is “originally recorded at birth as female” being able to participate in the female category of the sport
Irish Mirror · Aug 5, 2022 Rugby star died while 'beating up girlfriend' in hotel room Jennie Platt needed three operations after she was reportedly beaten up by her boyfriend Ricky Bibey
Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022 Today's rugby news as pressure cranks up further on New Zealand boss and Pivac faces crucial call after loss of Wales coach These are some of the stories making the rugby news on Friday August 5
Bristol Post · Aug 5, 2022 Bristol City manager calls for referees to be mic'd up while backing the introduction of VAR The Bristol City manager believes it's time for a change after his side were on the receiving end of two controversial decisions against Hull
AAP · Aug 5, 2022 NRL's Keary poised for Ireland WC debut Sydney Roosters playmaker Luke Keary has given the clearest indication yet he will represent Ireland at this year's Rugby League World Cup.
AAP · Aug 4, 2022 Force win tug-of-war for Reds playmaker The Western Force have won the race to secure Queensland Reds playmaker Hamish Stewart on a two-year Super Rugby Pacific deal.
Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022 East Kilbride Rugby Club to host summer fun day to welcome new players Attractions on the day will include bouncy castles, soak the coach and traditional summer races.
AAP · Aug 4, 2022 Holloway set to earn first Wallabies cap Jed Holloway has been named to make his Wallabies debut at blindside flanker in the opening Rugby Championship Test against Argentina on Sunday.
Wales Online · Aug 4, 2022 The familiar Welsh rugby faces, including three Test Lions, battling to return for the new season All have been on the sidelines with significant injuries
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2022 Michael Cheika reunion poses ominous threat for Wallabies in Rugby Championship The Argentina coach faces his former team as they seek to win back recently squandered public goodwill