Rugby

Rugby player in Japan dies of suspected ‘severe heatstroke’

Saimoni Vunilagi was taken to hospital in Fukuoka after a team practice on Aug 3 and died on Aug 7.

South Africa coach Erasmus wary of struggling Argentina

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said his side face a “massive challenge” against Argentina.

French rugby club Stade Francais reports cyberattack

Waratahs go back to the future with Foley, Phipps signings

Rugby Union - Australia v Scotland - IRB Rugby World Cup 2015 Quarter Final - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 18/10/15 Australia's Bernard Foley celebrates after the game Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic

Rookie Stormers flyhalf Ahmed picked to start against All Blacks

All Blacks tour revives old tradition and opens new revenue stream

All Blacks fans cheering during the New Zealand national rugby team’s “Welcome to Country” event at the Cape Town Stadium on July 31.

Full-scale tour will benefit All Blacks, says coach Rennie

All Blacks fans cheer as New Zealand coach Dave Rennie arrives at the Cape Town Stadium on July 31.

Scottish Rugby CEO Alex Williamson sacked after investigation into conduct

Scotland (in blue) and Fiji in a scrum in their Nations Championship rugby match at Murrayfield on July 18, 2026.

Samoa rugby in disarray after government withdraws support

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (R) escorts Samoa's Prime Minister La?auli Leuatea Schmidt (C) and Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape (L) onto the field prior to Game Three of the men's State of Origin rugby league series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons in Brisbane on July 8, 2026. (Photo by TERTIUS PICKARD / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Wales to reduce professional franchises from four to three

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