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The Breakdown | Sizing up four southern hemisphere giants before rugby's autumn series
The Springboks want a clean sweep but Australia, Argentina and New Zealand may have more modest November targets. Four southern hemisphere giants are preparing for combat over the horizon. With 90% ...World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago -
Rugby league’s 2025 Ashes series makes late switch to England’s shores
Australian officials revived interest in first tour since 2003 One of three Tests expected to take place in London The reigning world champions, Australia, look set to tour England for the first ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
New Zealand 10-22 Australia: men’s rugby league Test – as it happened
Zac Lomax ran in two of the Kangaroos’ four tries to spare his teammates’ blushes in a bruising encounter against the Kiwis. 2nd minute: Isaah Yeo and Angus Crichton lead the early charges but ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
New Zealand 0-14 Australia: women’s rugby league Test – as it happened
Jillaroos take a first step to banishing their demons as the Kiwi Ferns are held scoreless for the first time in a women’s rugby league Test. 6 mins: Silky hands get the Kiwi Ferns to within ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
‘We look strong but inside I feel weak’: Ukraine rugby league’s heavy burden
Despite being bombed, the national players are a source of pride as they travel to France for World Cup qualifiers. By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required . A little over two weeks ago, Vitalii ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of game-changer for rugby union
Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament. “Where sisterhood meets rivalry,” is the snappy tag line for the 2025 Rugby World ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Rugby, hockey and cricket cut from streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games
Ten sports to feature in Scotland after Victoria pulled out Lawn bowls retained on stripped-down Glasgow schedule The global rugby community has led a chorus of disappointment after 12 sports ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’
Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levels Fears over head injuries and image problem highlighted The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo – and players are still suffering
Push and pull for public opinion between lawyers and rugby authorities rumbles on but where would we be if no one had taken action in the first place?. Four years ago, just after the Guardian had ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Can ex-rugby star turned Jacksonville Jaguar Louis Rees-Zammit break through in the NFL?
The Welsh rugby star turned NFL practice squad member will be in the house as the Jags play the second of their London games.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Rugby’s 20-minute red card to be trialled in upcoming Autumn Nations Series
Ireland and France oppose new law over player safety Premiership coaches want change to keep players on field The 20-minute red card will be employed during next month’s autumn internationals – ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
First Nations Championship rugby finals to be hosted in London then Qatar
United States could stage event in 2030 Twelve nations to play series of playoffs Rugby union’s powerbrokers have reached a staging agreement for the Nations Championship that will mean the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw: champions New Zealand to face Ireland
Hosts England to take on Australia in pool stage Scotland and Wales drawn together The defending Women’s Rugby World Cup champions, New Zealand, will go up against Ireland in next year’s ...World - The Guardian - October 17