Rugby

Wing Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as hosts Japan got their World Cup campaign under way with a 30-10 victory against Russia. Winger Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as Japan …

England have acclimatised well in Japan since their arrival on Monday and are ready to begin serious preparation at their Miyazaki base for a successful Rugby World Cup campaign, head …

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 …