The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Could new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out

There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025

James Martin shell-shocked after rugby fan 'poos in lift' at his VIP Twickenham suite

The chef, 53, recently raged that London is ‘broken’ after thugs smashed up his car in broad daylight

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Untie me! Why big bows are everywhere – feminine, ironic and strangely subversive

They can be garish and ostentatious, or a sign you are softer than you might first appear. From the catwalk to the high street to the big screen to the rugby pitch, you just can’t miss them right now

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025

England keep sights on rugby’s Everest in relentless climb to game’s summit

Beating the All Blacks shows how far Steve Borthwick’s men have come – but there remains yet more room for improvement

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

NRL won't allow R360 loophole for early departees

Zac Lomax will not be able to avoid a 10-year ban from the NRL if he joins R360 via another competition, with the league set to enforce sanctions regardless.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025

The Wallabies were meant to prove they’re back. But instead they have gone backwards

The 46-19 shellacking against Ireland is a stark reminder of how far behind the best teams Australia still sit

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2025

England rugby camp enlist Emma Raducanu to help beat All Blacks

Emma Raducanu was invited into the England rugby camp ahead of the team’s win against the All Blacks on Saturday, November 15.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025

Guide Dogs puppies form guard of honour at Premiership Women’s Rugby match

The dogs, all in training to become guide dogs, visited Kingsholm Stadium as part of their socialisation training.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025

Jarrod Evans strikes at the last to give Wales crucial win over Japan

The fly half’s penalty at the death ended a run of 10 successive home Test defeats

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025

NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, November 16 (game #889)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

TechRadar · Nov 15, 2025