BREAKING NEWS: England star Jonny May announces his retirement from Test rugby at the age of 33 – just 10 days after World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa May said that it had been a ‘dream and an honour’ to play for England The Gloucester player is second on
England star makes RFU plea as Red Roses set to ‘topple’ South Africa
South Africa win the 2023 Rugby World Cup As the dust settles after South Africa’s Rugby World Cup triumph there are still major developments going on in the immediate aftermath. Chiefly, the departure of Australia head coach Eddie Jones following a disastrous tournament that saw the Wallabies fail to qualify
RFU accused of bringing England rugby ‘to its knees’ despite World Cup ending
England team train ahead of Rugby World Cup Bronze Final match against Argentina Former Red Roses head coach Sir Clive Woodward has accused the RFU of bringing England Rugby to “its knees” despite their bronze medal finish this year. Woodward believes the governing body is an “old boy’s club” that
What the NRL can learn from rugby union
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Perhaps rugby league can learn a little from rugby union – after all, given two of the most brutal incidents in the history of the 13-a-side code did not result in the type
‘Sometimes you have to eat shit for others to eat caviar’: Why Jones walked
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Why is Eddie Jones leaving the Wallabies? I chatted to him off the record when the deal had not yet been signed but was getting there, and his broad answer was that it
Meet the young guns who could be on their way to your AFL club next month
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The AFL draft is only three weeks away, but there is still time for plenty to change. We spoke with recruiters from almost every club to get the lowdown on this year’s best
Referee sparks New Zealand fury as media take digs at South Africa
South Africa are Rugby World Cup champions for a record fourth time after a stunning win over New Zealand on Saturday. A 12-11 victory against 14 men meant that the Springboks retained their crown in France. A gripping final was turned on its head by Sam Cane’s early red card.
Rugby World Cup final prize money as New Zealand take on South Africa
Lawes reviews England's Rugby World Cup semi-final loss to South Africa New Zealand and South Africa are set to go head to head in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday. Both countries have won the tournament a joint-record three times in the past, which means the winners will become
Rugby World Cup viewers split on controversial New Zealand try in final
New Zealand’s try to cut South Africa’s lead in the Rugby World Cup final to one point was shrouded in controversy after replays appeared to suggest the ball had been passed forward. The All Blacks were up against it early in the first half when Sam Cane was sent off
BBC and ITV ‘could lose Six Nations’ as chiefs ready shake-up after World Cup
Borthwick backs Curry after racial slur controversy calling it a ‘World Rugby matter’ Fears are growing that the Six Nations may not remain on either BBC or ITV as World Rugby may bundle the TV rights with their new series, the Nations Championship. In 2026, the controversial new competition will