The Latest Breaking News on Rugby

Tullow ten Dannah O’Brien kicks off historic women’s rugby tour in Japan as Greg McWilliams hands out six debuts for first test

Tullow’s Dannah O'Brien becomes the latest in a long line of out-half candidates in green as Greg McWilliams’ Irish side…

Irish Independent

South African rugby hard-man hasn't forgotten what Nigel Owens did for him

Welsh official is very much a one-off who always does things his way

Wales Online

Tackling rugby union’s reliance on private schools

Letter: David Hinchliffe agrees with England rugby union coach, Eddie Jones, that the game remains rooted in elitism

The Guardian - UK

From analysis to good news, read the world’s best news in one place

The state of grassroots rugby in Wales amid excitement and huge challenges for new season

This will be the first fully blown season in the community game for four years

Wales Online

All Blacks search for united front after Foster soap opera

Wellington (AFP) - With just over a year until the Rugby World Cup in France, All Blacks coach Ian Foster…

AFP

Today's rugby news as flying winger targets Wales team after horror year and most-watched region revealed

Here are the latest rugby headlines on Thursday, August 18.

Wales Online

Wallabies captain Hooper out of South Africa Tests, Foley recalled

Sydney (AFP) - Captain Michael Hooper was missing from the Australia squad named Thursday for two home Rugby Championship Tests…

AFP

NRL grand final to stay in Sydney this year despite stadium stoush

Rugby league boss Peter V'landys says the NRL showpiece will remain in Sydney this year but floats the idea of…

ABC News

‘Golf fufils my drive to compete’

Irish Independent

From analysis to good news, read the world’s best news in one place

Wallaroos up for Kiwi rugby Test challenge

With new starters, Queensland prop Bree-Anna Cheatham and Brumbies No.8 Grace Kemp, the Wallaroos will look to end a 20-game…

AAP

Newcastle RL: Anderson out for Cessnock, Mata'utia free for Maitland

The Goannas centre won't play again this season unless they reach the Newcastle Rugby League decider on September 11, having…

Newcastle Herald

Meet the former rugby star beginning his quest for $1million prize at PFL London

Louie Sutherland hung up his rugby boots five years ago to pursue a career in MMA and will now start…

Daily Mirror

WRU begin £23.5m payment to regions amid dispute but CVC money could now be on the table

Talks over a long-term finance package have been ongoing for months

Wales Online

One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites

Exeter sign veteran Australia prop Sio

London (AFP) - Exeter have signed Australia prop Scott Sio from Super Rugby side the Brumbies, the English Premiership club…

AFP

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Ins and outs at Leicester Tigers, Exeter Chiefs sign pair

All the transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher Premiership

Bristol Post

Rugby player banned as video shows him sticking fingers up opponent's bum

The former NRL star will miss the rest of the season

Wales Online

Welsh amateur players and more internationals join legal action against rugby’s authorities over brain injuries

Around a dozen Welsh men and women are part of a group of 35 former amateur players bringing proceedings against…

Wales Online

James Haskell shares intimate pics of Chloe Madeley in labour and calls new mum a 'star'

Chloe Madeley and husband James Haskell have become parents for the first time, with the former rugby union player calling…

Daily Mirror

Joe Schmidt gets New Zealand promotion as under-fire boss Ian Foster will remain in place

The New Zealand Rugby Board are sticking with Foster as head coach but have made alterations to his set-up

Irish Mirror

One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites

Welsh rugby's governance structure explained as it comes under fire

The Welsh Rugby Union Board remain powerful in the game here, with grassroots clubs ultimately holding the real power

Wales Online

Newcastle Rugby League search for new boss in 2023

"Whether we re-advertise or contact some of the people who applied previously and go back through their resumes, we just…

Newcastle Herald

‘Most Liberating Feeling’: Ex-Rugby Sevens Olympian SAS Star Ellia Green Comes Out As Trans

They discussed their gender identity exploration in an address to the Bingham Cup.

Pedestrian.tv

Today's rugby news as New Zealand announce decision on Ian Foster's future overnight and chief defends out-of-window Test

These are your rugby headlines on the morning of Wednesday, August 17.

Wales Online

Joe Schmidt promoted to attack coach as All Blacks confirm Ian Foster will stay on as coach for World Cup

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed Ian Foster will continue as All Blacks head coach through to next year's World…

Irish Independent

Breakaway hooked after trading city for life and footy at the Bay

"I was 18, playing with Joseph Sua'ali'i who was 14, and he was the best player on the park."

Newcastle Herald