Steve Tandy admits to shock over Louis Rees-Zammit’s return to rugby union The 24-year-old wing spent 18 months pursuing his dream to play in the NFL. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Steve Tandy: There’s no magic wand or quick fix – but I believe in Welsh talent The 45-year-old has been Scotland defence coach for the past six years. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Nic White immediately reverses Australia retirement after impressive Lions performance White retired from Wallabies duty after the Lions series but has answered an SOS call from Joe Schmidt The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
My dog ate my passport... Leroy Carter nearly misses All Blacks call-up after calamitous mistake Chiefs star Carter is one of four uncapped players called up to the New Zealand squad for the Rugby Championship but a doggy disaster nearly cost him his place The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
How to watch the 2025 Rugby Championship online or on TV from around the world (inc. match schedule) Here's how you can watch the 2025 Rugby Championship, ready for when it begins on Saturday, August 16. WhatToWatch · Aug 7, 2025
Police hunt vandals after more than 40 cars wrecked in overnight spree Dozens of cars were targeted across three streets in the Overslade area of Rugby on Sunday morning The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
The dog ate my passport: Family pooch dogs rookie's All Blacks call-up Rookie Leroy Carter was still coming to terms with his inclusion in the All Blacks squad to play in Argentina in the opening rounds of the Rugby Championship when he made the shocking discovery The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Rugby in US suffers another blow as second team in a week exits MLR Men’s pro competition plunged into further uncertainty with Miami Sharks’ withdrawal after merger and NOLA exit last week The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2025
“The Atmosphere and Energy are Electric” – How Female Football Fans Are Reshaping the Sport, One Match at a Time From sold-out stadiums to viral watch parties, the new wave of female football fandom is louder, prouder, and not going anywhere. Marie Claire · Aug 6, 2025
Ray French obituary The voice of rugby league for the BBC and former Great Britain international who also played rugby union for England The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025
Wallabies can take heart from Lions series for litmus Tests against South Africa Inspired by Will Skelton, Australia are fit and full of fire after smashing the Lions in Sydney and rediscovering their mojo The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2025
Research finds 89% of female rugby players experience pain wearing boots Wearing boots designed for men causes discomfort for a majority of female rugby union players, according to new research The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025
The Lions will endure … but who can we expect in the squad for 2029? Ben Earl’s unambiguous backing shows how the tourists’ future could work even in a new world order of rebel leagues The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025
Wallabies star Porecki announces retirement from rugby Late-blooming former Wallabies captain David Porecki is hanging up the boots with immediate effect. AAP · Aug 5, 2025
AAP · Aug 5, 2025 Injured star prop targeting Rugby Championship return With his words inspiring the Wallabies' third Test triumph over the Lions, injured prop Allan Alaalatoa is aiming for a Rugby Championship return.
AAP · Aug 5, 2025 Hard call barring 'Marky Mark' from rookie gong: Watson Mark Nawaqanitawase had been considered a leading candidate for the NRL's Dally M Rookie of the Year award until a mid-season rule change.
AAP · Aug 4, 2025 'Exceeds expectations': Lions a win for Rugby Australia While the Wallabies suffered a narrow series loss to the British and Irish Lions, Rugby Australia are cheering the tour's success on and off the field.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 The ‘eye-opening’ lesson Ben Earl learned on first Lions tour Interview: The England back row featured in two of the three Tests and returns to Saracens with a shifted perspective
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025 Lions had special moments but lacked consistency needed to be ranked among greats Andy Farrell’s team deserve place in history after a 2-1 series win but return from Australia nursing nagging regrets
Marie Claire · Aug 4, 2025 Tatyana Heard on Her Standout Career Successes, Setbacks, and Hopes for the Upcoming Rugby World Cup Meet one of England’s most recognised and celebrated female rugby players.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025 ‘A huge statement’: Wallaroos to be flown business class to Rugby World Cup Australia’s 32-player squad will travel to the tournament in England in comfort after World Rugby footed the bill for the upgrade from economy class
AAP · Aug 4, 2025 Injured Wallaroos pair included for World Cup campaign Injured Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Caslick and skipper Siokapesi Palu have been named in the Wallaroos squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 Future tours not threatened by rebel R360 league, insists Lions chief British & Irish Lions executives have insisted future tours are not under threat from the breakaway R360 league despite being ignored by the rebels
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025 British and Irish Lions to explore facing Fiji or Japan on New Zealand tour with schedule up for discussion Ben Calveley has said that the Lions are considering ways of ensuring that they are properly challenged ahead of the Test series
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025 Successful series shows why the Lions are here to stay – but new threats provoke tough questions for the future A 2-1 win in Australia displayed both the joys of the touring side and the challenges they face in the modern era