Rugby

South African former rugby player Chester Williams Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said the country has “lost a legend” after the sudden passing of former South Africa World Cup winner Chester…

Scotland’s Blair Kinghorn in action Scotland gave a debut to forward Blade Thomson in their World Cup warm-up Test with France at Murrayfield. The Scarlets player was presented with his…

Wales’ George North celebrates scoring their first try Wales went top of rugby union’s world rankings for the first time after beating England 13-6 in Cardiff. Wales’ rise to the…

All Black Anton Lienert-Brown celebrates a teammate’s try The All Blacks silenced their critics with a physical and polished performance to retain the Bledisloe Cup with a 36-0 victory over…

Ben Te’o has been overlooked for England’s 31-man World Cup squad in a shock omission by Eddie Jones England coach Eddie Jones left experienced centre Ben Te’o out of his…

Australia recorded their highest-ever score against the All Blacks as they beat the world champions 47-26 in the Rugby Championship Australia gave themselves a huge boost ahead of the World…

Australia’s Dane Haylett-Petty is tackled World Rugby has agreed trials of new laws to make tackling safer and prevent injuries, it announced on Thursday. The six law trials follow a…

FILE PHOTO: Australia Wallabies’ James O’Connor (C) is tackled by British and Irish Lions’ Jonathan Davies (L) Australia have approached fixtures against New Zealand more in hope than expectation over…

Scotland’s Sean Maitland tackles England’s Henry Slade during the Six Nations match back in March Global rugby chiefs face a deadline of Friday to back or shun World Rugby’s Nations…

Saracens’ Jamie George celebrates Saracens overcame a spirited Exeter challenge to win an all-action English rugby Premiership final 37-34 on Saturday and their fourth domestic championship in five years, completing…