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sportsnet.casports1 day ago
Wales Under-20s beat Australia 38-36 in Junior World Championship
Wales Under-20s defeated Australia 38-36 in a Junior World Championship match in Tbilisi, Georgia. The win sends Wales to face Scotland for fifth place on Friday.
sports2 days ago
England Beats Fiji 73-8 to End Five-Test Losing Streak
England scored 11 tries in a 73-8 Nations Championship win over Fiji on July 11 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. The result ended a five-Test losing streak that began with a 45-21 defeat to South Africa.
Japan Timesworld1 day agoUpdated
Ireland Beats Japan 36-20 for Bonus-Point Win in Nations Championship
Ireland scored five tries to defeat Japan 36-20 on July 11 in Newcastle, Australia. The result gave Ireland 10 points from its first two matches in the competition.
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citizen.co.zaworld2 days ago
France rallies from nine-point deficit to beat Australia 42-26
France overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Australia 42-26 in a Nations Championship rugby match in Brisbane. The visitors scored 30 unanswered points in the second half.
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inputmag.comsports2 days ago
New Zealand Defeats Italy 47-17 as Will Jordan Sets Record
Will Jordan scored three tries to reach 50 in 56 Tests and surpass Doug Howlett's mark. New Zealand scored seven tries total in the Nations Championship match at Wellington Regional Stadium.
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france24.comsports2 days ago
Wallabies and France Trade Tries Before France Regains Lead in Brisbane
The Wallabies hosted France at Suncorp Stadium on July 11. Tries from both sides produced tied and then separated scores during the first half.
bleedingcool.comsports4 days ago
Finn Russell Returns to Scotland Starting XV for South Africa Match
Fly-half Finn Russell starts for Scotland against South Africa after recovering from a calf injury. The Nations Championship fixture takes place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday.
sports7 days ago
Wales forward Abbie Fleming to join Leicester Tigers Women after omission from national squad
The 30-year-old lock or flanker moves from Harlequins after 39 appearances. Leicester finished last in the Premiership Women's Rugby league last season.
ocregister.comsports8 days ago
Wales to face Argentina in San Juan next weekend
Number eight Aaron Wainwright is set to return to the site of his first international cap when Wales play Argentina. The match follows three straight wins for Wales after a long period of limited victories.
sabcnews.comsports9 days ago
Wales Beat Higher-Ranked Fiji 39-24 in Nations Championship Opener
Wales scored six tries to beat Fiji 39-24 at Cardiff City Stadium. The result opened Wales' Nations Championship campaign after a pay dispute was resolved earlier in the week.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness9 days ago
Wallabies open Nations Championship against Ireland in Sydney
Australia hosts Ireland in the first match of the new Nations Championship at a sold-out Sydney Football Stadium. The Lansdowne Cup is also on the line in the opening round of the Southern Series.
sabcnews.comsports9 days agoUpdated
New Zealand Edges France 34-32 in Nations Championship Opener
New Zealand beat France 34-32 in Christchurch on Saturday in the first match of the inaugural Nations Championship. Will Jordan and Cam Roigard each scored two tries for the All Blacks in a nine-try contest.
news.sky.comsports10 days ago
Taulupe Faletau Signs One-Year Contract Extension with Cardiff Rugby
Taulupe Faletau agreed to a new one-year deal at Cardiff Rugby after his prior contract expired at the end of June 2026. The 35-year-old Wales international has made 30 appearances for the club since 2022. bbc.co.uk reported the announcement.
winnipegfreepress.comsports10 days ago
Nations Championship begins with Wallabies facing Ireland at Allianz Stadium
The new Nations Championship opens Saturday with Australia hosting Ireland in Sydney. Twelve nations will play across July and November before finals at Twickenham.
sbs.com.ausports11 days ago
Australian Rugby Player Ben Te Kura Released by Broncos, Plans Move to NFL
Ben Te Kura, a 22-year-old Australian who was the tallest player in National Rugby League history, was released from his Brisbane Broncos contract. He will begin training in the United States immediately for a potential NFL career in 2027.
winnipegfreepress.comsports11 days ago
Rees-Zammit Starts on Wing for Wales Nations Championship Opener Against Fiji
Wales named Louis Rees-Zammit on the wing and made six changes for Saturday's match at Cardiff City Stadium. The BBC reported the team announcement ahead of the 14:10 BST kickoff.
citizen.co.zasports12 days ago
England rugby player says team must fill leadership gap for South Africa test
A Northampton lock stated that England players should step up during the absence of a rested teammate for the July tour opener. The team faces South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday after a four-Test losing streak.
bbc.co.uksports16 days ago
Wales Coach Tandy to Cut Squad to 32-34 Players for Nations Championship
Head coach Steve Tandy will trim the Wales squad early next week after a 33-31 warm-up win over the Barbarians. The team faces Fiji, Argentina and South Africa in the Nations Championship starting next Saturday.
bbc.co.ukworld16 days ago
Wales Defeats Visiting Team 33-31 as Player Scores in Final Match
Wales recorded a 33-31 victory over a visiting side on Saturday. One player scored a try in what was reported as his final professional appearance before retirement.
rte.iesports16 days ago
Wales Hold Off Georgia 25-24 After Late Referee Ruling in Junior World Championship Opener
Wales held off a late Georgia surge to win their opening Junior World Championship match 25-24 in Tbilisi. The visitors finished with 13 players after two yellow cards but denied the hosts a winning score.
bbc.co.uksports16 days ago
Wales Defeat Barbarians 33-31 in Twickenham Warm-Up Match
Wales scored five tries to defeat the Barbarians 33-31 at the Allianz Stadium. George North scored two tries for the Barbarians in his final match before retirement.
The Guardiansports16 days ago
England Cricketers Cleared and Recalled After Nightclub Incident Involving Rugby Player
The Guardian reported that Saracens forward Jamie George criticized academy player Totoa Auvaa over an 8 June incident at a Chelsea nightclub. The event led to temporary stand-downs for England cricket captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
theolivepress.essports16 days ago
Rugby player criticised for nightclub incident involving cricket team
A Saracens academy player was involved in an altercation at a nightclub where an England cricket security staff member was injured. The incident occurred after England won the first Test match earlier this month.
bbc.co.uksports21 days ago
Northampton Saints defeat Exeter Chiefs to win Premiership Rugby final
Northampton Saints defeated Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby final at Twickenham on Saturday. Exeter winger Campbell Ridl scored a try and made a try-saving tackle in the loss.
sports21 days ago
Rugby Australia Appoints Tim Walsh Director of Women’s High-Performance
Rugby Australia appointed Tim Walsh to lead its women's programs. He will oversee the Wallaroos and sevens teams starting next month.
bbc.co.uksports23 days ago
Northampton Saints beat Exeter Chiefs 26-17 to win Premiership rugby title
Northampton Saints claimed their third Premiership crown with a 26-17 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham. George Hendy scored two tries in three minutes to secure the win.
bbc.co.ukworld23 days ago
Northampton Saints win Premiership final 26-17 after Exeter Chiefs briefly take lead
George Hendy scored two tries in three minutes to secure a 26-17 win for Northampton Saints over Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
theolivepress.essports23 days ago
Father of late Welsh rugby player receives MBE for spinal injury charity work
Rob Blundell has been awarded an MBE for 25 years of fundraising and awareness efforts after his son Paul-André Blundell died from complications of a rugby injury. Actor Matthew Rhys, a childhood friend of the player, praised the recognition.
bbc.co.uksports24 days ago
George North to Play Final Professional Match for Barbarians Against Wales
The 34-year-old will end his career at Twickenham on 27 June after 121 caps and two British and Irish Lions tours. The fixture doubles as a warm-up for Wales' July Tests.
winnipegfreepress.comsports24 days ago
James Slipper Returns to Wallabies Squad After Reversing Retirement
The 37-year-old prop, who announced retirement in October, rejoins after coach Joe Schmidt persuaded him to return. Slipper has 151 Test caps, third-highest in Australian history.
thesouthafrican.comsports26 days ago
Barbarians Name Van der Merwe and Dee in Starting Lineup Against South Africa
The Barbarians have selected Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe and Wales hooker Elliot Dee for Saturday's match against South Africa. The fixture forms part of South Africa's preparations for the Nations Championship.
news.sky.comsports28 days ago
England Names 33-Player Squad for Friday Non-Cap Match Against France XV
Max Ojomoh returns to the squad for Friday's non-cap fixture. Ollie Lawrence remains unselected after limited Six Nations involvement.
thesouthafrican.comsports31 days ago
Home team scores seven tries to win playoff match 45-31
The home side defeated the visitors 45-31 in a semifinal playoff match. The contest featured 12 tries and ended with the home team advancing to the final.
bbc.co.uksports31 days ago
Kayleigh Powell Signs New One-Year Contract at Harlequins After Ellie Kildunne Exit
The Wales international will remain with the club for another season after making 14 appearances this year. Her re-signing follows the departure of teammate Ellie Kildunne earlier this month.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld32 days ago
Joe Schmidt to join Australia A coaching staff after Wallabies exit
Joe Schmidt will step down as Wallabies head coach after the July 18 Test against Italy. He will then serve as an assistant coach for Australia A on a two-game tour of the United States in October.
bbc.co.ukworld34 days ago
RFU Council Member Matthew Smith Resigns as Warwickshire Chair After Seven-Month Perk Suspension Over Facebook Comment on Maggie Alphonsi
Matthew Smith stepped down as Warwickshire RFU chair after a disciplinary panel suspended his council perks for seven months over a March Facebook comment. Alphonsi and an RFU women's group called the sanction insufficient.
bbc.co.uksports35 days ago
French wing Bielle-Biarrey explores switch to sevens for 2028 Olympics
The 22-year-old has scored 29 tries in 27 appearances for France in the 15-a-side format. French media report that a release to play sevens is among his conditions in contract talks with Bordeaux Begles.
app.buzzsumo.comworld35 days ago
Kenyan Rugby Community Mourns Former Shujaa Player Robert Aringo
Tributes have been issued following the death of former Impala RFC and Kenya Shujaa player Robert Aringo. The Kenya Rugby Union and several clubs have released statements recognizing his career.
sports37 days ago
Canada Advances to Rugby Sevens Semifinals with 29-14 Win Over Fiji
The Canadian women's rugby sevens team advanced with a quarterfinal win over Fiji on Saturday. They will face New Zealand on Sunday morning at Stade de Bordeaux.
citizen.co.zaworld37 days ago
Bulls Edge Glasgow 22-21 in URC Semi-Final After Overcoming 18-Point Deficit
The Bulls scored 19 unanswered points in the second half to reach their fourth United Rugby Championship final in five years.
business38 days ago
Hurricanes Thrash Brumbies 66-12 to Advance in Super Rugby Pacific Finals
The ACT Brumbies conceded a franchise-record 66 points and were eliminated in the opening round of the Super Rugby Pacific finals. The Hurricanes advanced to the semifinals.
skysports.comsports39 days ago
Harlequins Part Ways with World Player of the Year Ellie Kildunne After Strained Relations
England international full-back Ellie Kildunne, 26, will leave Harlequins after four seasons. She told her podcast she had no plans to depart and does not yet know her next club.
science39 days ago
Brumbies to Face Hurricanes, Reds to Meet Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Playoffs
Australian sides must win away in New Zealand to advance. The Brumbies play the Hurricanes on Friday and the Reds meet the Chiefs on Saturday.
thesouthafrican.comsports43 days ago
Stormers defeat Cardiff 44-21 to advance to United Rugby Championship semi-finals
Stormers scored six tries to Cardiff's three in a United Rugby Championship quarter-final match. The result sends the hosts to face Leinster in the semi-finals on 6 June.
bbc.co.uksports47 days ago
Gloucester-Hartpury Re-Signs Wales International Hannah Dallavalle
Gloucester-Hartpury has agreed a new contract with Wales international Hannah Dallavalle. The player has won three Premiership Women's Rugby titles with the club.
rnz.co.nzsports47 days ago
Rugby player loses ball twice in short span during match
A player dropped the ball twice within minutes while carrying it, increasing pressure on the team. Video clips show the incidents and related scoring plays.
business57 days ago
Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby Maintain Overseas Player Policies
Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby continue to limit overseas-based players for national teams while allowing limited sabbaticals. The policies aim to protect Super Rugby Pacific as the main domestic competition.
bbc.co.ukworld79 days ago
Wales Women's Rugby Team Loses 62-24 to England in Championship Match
The Wales women's rugby team lost 62-24 to England in a championship match. Wales earned a bonus point by scoring four tries despite the defeat. England scored 10 tries in total during the game.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld92 days ago
Bordeaux Defeats Toulouse 30-15 in Champions Cup Quarter-Final
Bordeaux Begles defeated Toulouse 30-15 in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at Stade Chaban-Delmas. The win advances Bordeaux to a semi-final against Bath. Key moments included a red card to a Toulouse player and multiple tries by Bordeaux in the second half.
news.sky.comfinance94 days ago
Wales Rugby Centre Mason Grady Signs Multi-Season Contract with Cardiff Rugby
Mason Grady, a 24-year-old Wales international centre, has signed a multi-season contract to stay with Cardiff Rugby. The agreement follows a one-year deal signed last year and comes after Grady recovered from injuries. Grady expressed enthusiasm for his development at the club w…