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‘Fight like heck’: US Eagles seek World Cup spot amid MLR turmoil

Just before Sunday’s crucial qualifier against Samoa in Denver, the American domestic league lost a third team in less than two months

The Guardian - US · Sep 13, 2025

The exciting new twist to New Zealand and South Africa’s historic rugby rivalry

As the two nations’ men’s and women’s sides prepare to meet on the same day, development behind the scenes suggests the great rivals are about to become even more familiar with one another

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

Australian researchers ask for help from parents, coaches to raise youth concussion awareness

With concussion-related injuries among professional athletes often taking an unwanted spotlight, researchers in Australia are asking for help to study the impacts of potential long-term brain injuries to the younger generation — one contact sport at a time

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

Rugby Chiefs Adamant Cash-strapped Samoa Receiving 'Support' At Women's World Cup

Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially stricken Samoa "appropriately" at the Women's World Cup after it emerged players from the Pacific island nation had raised funds to cover domestic bills while taking part in the tournament.

International Business Times · Sep 3, 2025

World Rugby urges men to learn from women’s game on engaging with fans

The head of World Rugby has urged the men’s game to learn lessons from how players at the Women’s Rugby World Cup have shown off their personalities and interacted more with fans

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Northern exposure: women’s World Cup creates legacy in rugby league’s backyard

A festival atmosphere in Sunderland, Salford and York may succeed in inspiring the next generation of England stars

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Joy for Samoa as Harmony Vatau kicks their first World Cup points for 11 years

The cash-strapped nation have overcome many hurdles just to be in England and fly half’s successful penalty in heavy defeat by the Red Roses made the sacrifices worthwhile

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025

Women’s Rugby World Cup needs jeopardy to stay in Monday morning conversations

One-sided nature of matches so far is a problem and structural change is needed but there has still been plenty to enjoy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025

World Rugby defends one-sided start to Women’s World Cup: ‘The arm wrestles will come’

Lopsided scorelines were a theme of the opening weekend of the tournament but record attendances and engagement were reported

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

England get the party started on a night that shows just how big this World Cup could be

Electric atmosphere in Sunderland and at the stadium proves women’s tournament has grown up quicker than anyone ever expected

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025