Rugby

Demanding Antoine Dupont set to fire France in Six Nations opener against Ireland

Antoine Dupont will be making his first appearance for Les Bleus in 11 months following a cruciate knee ligament injury against the Irish in last season’s Six Nations.

Former All Black Coles joins panel to pick new head coach

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool A - New Zealand v Italy - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - September 29, 2023 New Zealand's Dane Coles celebrates scoring their tenth try REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

World Rugby defends Australia-Hong Kong World Cup opener as fixtures released

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - France v Australia - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - November 22, 2025 Australia players line up for the national anthems before the match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

Japan coach Eddie Jones says ‘fair’ World Cup schedule helps small teams

Japan head coach Eddie Jones speaks during a press conference following the announcement of the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool draw.

NFL-Paris to stage its first regular season game this year

ST Full-time Report: Lions coach Gavin Lee on his hopes for 2026 | Young MGS student making waves in wingfoiling

Tragedy back home spurs New Zealand’s Black Ferns to Sevens title defence in Singapore

New Zealand’s Jazmin Felix-Hotham in action against Australia in the HSBC SVNS women’s final in Singapore on Feb 1, 2026.

Malaysia dethrone Thailand in SEA 7s men’s rugby final; women mauled by Thais

Malaysia (blue) going against Thailand (red) in the finals of the men's SEA Sevens rugby final at the National Stadium on Jan 31.

Fijians and Kiwis eager to defend Singapore titles at HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026

ST20260129_202661000420/dgrugby29/Deepan/Jason Quah

Risi Pouri-Lane, New Zealand women’s captain and Jeremaia Matana, Fiji men’s captain at a HSBC SVNS press conference on Jan 29, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Depleted Ireland drop Aki over disciplinary issue, Keenan breaks thumb

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Ireland v Australia - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - November 15, 2025 Ireland's Bundee Aki celebrates after the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

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