Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

London Irish granted extension for takeover but survival hopes still slim

London Irish have been granted a final stay of execution by the Rugby Football Union but the Exiles’ chances of long-term survival are considered slim

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Cardiff coach warns Welsh rugby is 'as bad as it's been' but makes surprise tip for next season

The former Welsh regional coach is tipping the Dragons for a strong season next term

Wales Online

WRU has shortlist for its new chair as it receives hundreds of applications for new board roles

The new independent chair of the governing body will play a key role in the appointment of a new chief executive

Birmingham Post

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

NRL legend Sam Backo survives heart surgery, hopes to inspire Qld State of Origin win

During his heyday, "Slammin' Sam" Backo was among the toughest rugby league players. Now, he's facing his biggest test yet and hoping to inspire Queensland to an Origin series win.

ABC News

Well prepared for safety threats in France, says World Rugby chief

More than 600,000 international visitors are expected to attend

The Independent UK

Today's rugby news as Six Nations star jailed for public incident and club ditch him

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Rugby World Cup chiefs 'well prepared' for safety threats as thousands of Irish set to attend tournament

More than 600,000 international visitors are expected to attend the tournament this year

Irish Mirror

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

How to watch State of Origin live stream: Game 1 QLD vs New South Wales

Expect fireworks as Rugby League's great rivalry is resumed with the series opener kicks off in Adelaide tonight as the QLD Maroons take on the NSW Blues.

TechRadar

WRU prepare to interview for new chair as hundreds bid to help run Welsh rugby

The new chair is expected to be named by the end of the summer and will be tasked with appointing a new chief executive

Wales Online

World Cup chiefs ‘well prepared’ for safety threats in France

More than 600,000 international visitors are expected to attend.

The Independent UK

Derry Girls writer and former rugby star join university leadership programme

Lisa McGee, Tommy Bowe, Jayne Brady and Sarah Friar will play a key role in a new Ulster University programme.

The Independent UK

Leeds legend Kevin Sinfield reveals how close he came to joining Sydney Roosters

Rhinos icon Sinfield has discussed his opportunity to join NRL giants Sydney Roosters after he had retired from rugby league following a glittering Super League career

Daily Mirror

Being Rocco, Wales' smallest superfan whose adorable videos made him an overnight celebrity

Social media fame has seen the seven-year-old rub shoulders with Welsh rugby royalty

Wales Online

Popular Wales international to play final match today as he starts new path

Bradley Davies will hang up his boots after the Barbarians' clash with Swansea on Wednesday night

Wales Online

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales international moves to England and Tipuric announcement a 'massive shock'

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

Evening Standard

Eddie Jones exclusive: Australia boss on Twickenham return, England reunion and how to fix the Premiership

Jones joined Lawrence Dallaglio on the latest edition of the Evening Standard Rugby Podcast

Irish Mirror

Meet the wives and girlfriends of Munster's URC title winning heroes

The Reds defeated the Stormers in South Africa to claim their first trophy in 12 years by winning the United Rugby Championship

The Independent UK

London Irish set to be given temporary reprieve from being kicked out of Premiership

The RFU had set a May 30 deadline for a takeover to be completed but that has been extended to try and avoid a third club going out of business this year

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Hvaldimir: The rugby-playing Russian spy whale

From returning phones dropped in the sea to playing rugby, here is a timeline of Hvaldimir’s interactions since he was first spotted

Wales Online

Johnny Sexton video emerges amid allegations of foul-mouthed ref attack

The Ireland star could be banned after allegedly launching a furious tirade against match officials

Wales Online

Alun Wyn Jones to play for hometown club once more as coach expects him to carry on

Jones will wear the white jersey again as he switches sides in the middle of match

Wales Online

Rugby's most-watched video as 5 million see blood-soaked injured player launch try-saving tackle

He was the last line of defence, and the tackle proved to be unreservedly pivotal

The Guardian - UK

The Breakdown’s season review: Ireland and La Rochelle take charge

Six Nations and Champions Cup produced classic matches in a campaign where rugby union’s future came under the spotlight

The Independent UK

Man denies stabbing rugby player to death outside Cornwall nightclub

Jake Hill, 24, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Michael Allen outside Eclipse.

Wales Online

Wales international to meet with coaches to understand why he's been dropped

Warren Gatland has given a brief explanation but now Jonathan Humphreys will explain further

1 … 278 279 280 281

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.