The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Ian McLauchlan, Scotland and British & Irish Lions ‘Mighty Mouse’, dies at 83

Scottish Rugby has announced that their former captain Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of 83

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025

England XV vs France XV LIVE: Rugby result, match stream and latest updates after Twickenham thriller

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso sent off as Steve Borthwick’s inexperienced side beaten late on at Twickenham

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2025

Crusaders are Super Rugby champions yet again

The Crusaders have won the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs, stretching their incredible play-off record at home to 32 successive victories.

AAP · Jun 21, 2025

Lions vs Argentina LIVE: 1888 Cup result, match stream and latest updates

Andy Farrell’s side make worst possible start to summer as warm-up for Australia tour ends in defeat

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

Celebrities and rugby stars complete cycle for MND research in Dublin

The 555-mile cycle set off from Belfast on Sunday in memory of the late Scottish rugby star Doddie Weir.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Scott Cummings on Franco Smith effect at Glasgow Warriors and Lions selection

Ahead of his British and Irish Lions debut in Dublin, we caught up with the Glasgow Warriors and Scotland lock to find out just what it means.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2025

Sports quiz of the week: Lions, Le Mans, Royal Ascot, Euros and Club World Cup

Have you been paying attention to the football, athletics, golf, rugby union, horse racing, darts and ice hockey?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Lions break new ground in lucrative tour opener — but Argentina clash has selection significance too

A first fixture in Dublin is somewhat fitting for a squad full of Irish influence – but Argentina could prove tricky prey as the Lions summer gets underway

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Wallabies giant rates Lions series as career pinnacle

Will Skelton has played on the biggest stages of world rugby but the imposing Wallabies lock says facing the British and Irish Lions will be a career high.

AAP · Jun 20, 2025

'It's crazy': Wallabies relive infamous burger brouhaha

A Burger King outing was among rugby's defining images of 2013. Kurtley Beale and Will Genia reflect on what the saga says about the pressure of a Lions series.

AAP · Jun 20, 2025