Scrambling preparations leave Springboks vulnerable to Lion attack
South Africa will have to dust off the cobwebs and put aside disrupted preparations if they are to underline their status as world champions in...
Rugby
Toulouse beat La Rochelle to claim record fifth European title
oulouse broke fellow French club La Rochelle’s resilience to claim a record-extending fifth Champions Cup title with a 22-17 victory after their opponents played more...
Australia announces bid to host 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia has officially launched its bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2027. The country, which co-hosted the inaugural event in 1987 with New...
Rugby star Flanagan gets 10-game ban for ‘testicle attack’
Bradford Bulls hooker George Flanagan has been suspended for 10 matches and fined 250 pounds after being found guilty of “attacking an opponent’s testicles” for...
Wales win Six Nations as Scotland claim memorable win against France
Wales claimed their second Six Nations title in three years after France lost 27-23 to Scotland as the visitors celebrated their first win in Paris...
Rugby study finds saliva test can diagnose concussion
Spit tests may in future be an answer for doctors seeking swift and non-invasive ways to diagnose concussion among male rugby players after a study...
France v Wales classic hailed as one of the great Six Nations games
France’s thrilling last-gasp 32-30 victory over Wales on Saturday was hailed as one of the greatest ever Six Nations games by a number of former...
Scotland score record-breaking win over Italy
Scotland ran in eight tries to ensure a record 52-10 victory over Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday and a return to winning ways after successive...
5 talking points as Wales aim to secure Six Nations Grand Slam in France
Wales will land the Guinness Six Nations title and complete a Grand Slam if they beat France in Paris on Saturday. It would represent a...
England snatch late Six Nations win over France in Twickenham thriller
Maro Itoje crashed over for a late try as England seized a dramatic 23-20 victory over France to begin their Guinness Six Nations redemption process....
Wales beat England 40-24 in controversial Six Nations clash
Revitalised Wales remained on course for the most unlikely of Six Nations Grand Slams after they beat an indisciplined England 40-24 in a controversial match...
France v Scotland postponed after new Covid case
France’s Six Nations game against Scotland was postponed after another player tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number infected to 11, organisers said on...
Things we learned from the opening weekend of Six Nations
Wins for France, Scotland and Wales have launched the 2021 Guinness Six Nations in eventful fashion. Here, the PA news agency examines five things we...
New Rugby Australia boss Marinos demands success from Wallabies
Reviving the Wallabies’ fortunes is the biggest challenge for Rugby Australia as it looks to survive in the nation’s cut-throat sports market, new RA chief executive Andy...
Law firm set to put rugby concussion class action in motion
Lawyers for former rugby players will send a letter of claim to World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union on Tuesday...
You’re disrespecting us, angry England coach Jones tells media
Coach Eddie Jones accused the British media of “disrespecting the players and the game” on Sunday after facing repeated questions about England’s playing style en-route...
Relieved Foster hails All Blacks patience after Pumas rout
All Blacks coach Ian Foster was a relieved man after his side clicked properly into gear in their final Tri-Nations match on Saturday to rout...
Argentina stun All Blacks in historic Tri-Nations shock
Argentina served up one of the biggest upsets in test rugby history when they stunned New Zealand 25-15 in the Tri-Nations on Saturday, beating the...
Jones ready to take England to ‘greatest heights’
England have gone from a traumatic defeat in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final to being crowned Six Nations champions for the third time in...
Mo’unga magic drives All Blacks to record victory over Australia
New Zealand served up a Halloween nightmare for an inexperienced Wallabies side by romping to a record 43-5 victory in the Tri-Nations opener on Saturday...