Sports / Rugby

World rugby launches global campaign to boost women's game 22 May 2019 - 07:54 pm

Dublin: World rugby launched a global campaign to boost women's rugby on Tuesday, with chairman Bill Beaumont saying it was the biggest growth...

The different faces of the women's rugby boom 22 May 2019 - 07:54 pm

London: Women's participation in rugby around the world is at an all-time high, with latest figures showing 2.7 million players involved in the...

US chase maiden HK Sevens victory, Tokyo 2020 berth 04 Apr 2019 - 02:43 am

Hong Kong: A surging United States are “confident” of taking home their maiden cup at this weekend’s Hong Kong Sevens, with the unexpected...

History maker Schmidt to step down after World Cup, Farrell replaces him 26 Nov 2018 - 11:00 pm

Dublin: World coach of the year Joe Schmidt is to step down as Ireland handler after next year's World Cup and be replaced...

Tuilagi returns for England, Curry out injured 07 Nov 2018 - 01:25 am

England flanker Tom Curry was ruled out of the remaining November internationals on Tuesday due to an ankle injury but Manu Tuilagi looks...

Papalii gets surprise nod for All Blacks tour 15 Oct 2018 - 10:40 pm

Wellington: The All Blacks named uncapped flanker Dalton Papalii on Monday in a 32-man squad for a Test against Australia in Japan and...

Ioane scores three tries as All Black over-run France 23 Jun 2018 - 01:51 pm

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Winger Rieko Ioane scored three tries while Damian McKenzie crossed twice in a full display of his attacking abilities as...

Japan boosted by 'boring' rugby win over Georgia 23 Jun 2018 - 11:34 am

Toyota City, Japan: Japan blanked Georgia 28-0 on Saturday to end a busy month of home Tests on a high note after splitting...

Italian job: Azzurri beat Japan to tie rugby series 16 Jun 2018 - 10:23 am

Kobe, Japan: Italy completed a nail-biting 25-22 away win over Japan on Saturday to tie their two-test series against the 2019 World Cup...

Sexton seeks to calm Ireland and keep series alive 15 Jun 2018 - 01:37 am

MELBOURNE: Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton has a point to prove in a must-win second test against Australia on Saturday after being restored to...

Crusaders go top with stunning comeback, Sunwolves bag historic win 12 May 2018 - 11:10 am

Tokyo: The Canterbury Crusaders regained the Super Rugby lead with a powerful rally to go from four tries down to beat the NSW...

Accepting rights award, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick decries 'lawful lynching' 22 Apr 2018 - 08:23 pm

AMSTERDAM: Amnesty International gave former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick its Ambassador of Conscience Award on Saturday for his kneeling protest of racial injustice...

Italy team to face South Africa 23 Nov 2017 - 04:44 pm

Italy coach Conor O'Shea on Thursday named the following team to play South Africa in Padua on Saturday: 15-Jayden Hayward, 14-Angelo Esposito, 13-Tommaso...

Tonga edge Lebanon to reach World Cup semi-finals 18 Nov 2017 - 10:17 am

Christchurch, New Zealand: Tonga held off a desperate finish by Lebanon to claim a thrilling 24-22 victory in an intense rugby league World...

England recall Farrell for Australia 16 Nov 2017 - 03:43 pm

Twickenham, United Kingdom: Owen Farrell has been recalled by England for their clash with Australia at Twickenham on Saturday. Farrell was rested for...

Don't be in awe of All Blacks, Barclay warns Scots 14 Nov 2017 - 06:47 pm

London: Scotland captain John Barclay has warned his team not to be in awe of New Zealand when they face the world champions...

Hartley cleared to lead England, Marler suspended 25 Oct 2017 - 11:26 pm

London: Captain Dylan Hartley was Wednesday cleared to lead England in next month's autumn Tests but prop Joe Marler will be suspended for...

Australia stun All Blacks in Brisbane thriller 21 Oct 2017 - 03:55 pm

Brisbane, Australia: Australia withstood a furious late charge to upset New Zealand 23-18 in a pulsating Bledisloe Cup match on Saturday, piercing a...