An international rugby player who sought asylum in the UK after claiming he was gay has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for raping a woman at her flat. A court heard Pariyo, who worked as a ...

Rio 2016 Olympic rugby sevens gold medallist Masivesi Dakuwaqa ... of Masivesi Dakuwaqa's contract," they said. "Following an international investigation by the club, the allegations against ...

It’s a term that might seem a little odd to the uninitiated and those unfamiliar with the sport, so as the annual international rugby union competition kicks off, let's unpack its origins ...

Warren Gatland's future as head coach of Wales will be discussed at a Welsh Rugby Union board meeting this Wednesday. The WRU board decided to grant Gatland a stay of execution at the end of 2024 ...

— Rugby Europe (@rugby_europe) February 8, 2025 Georgia, who have qualified for their seventh consecutive World Cup, beat the Dutch 40-7 on Saturday to reach the semifinal of the competition for ...

It was the first international rugby tournament, laying the foundation for what would become one of the sport’s most prestigious competitions. England and Scotland dominated the early years ...

He is one of the most-respected voices in New Zealand sports journalism. Super Rugby Pacific gets a game in this weekend’s opening round that’s a match-maker’s dream. The champion Blues are ...

“I proved in New Zealand that I’m an international rugby player and no longer can I, as I did last year, fly under the radar into games and catch people by surprise. "That’s not a thing any ...

You can check out at any time. More info In-form Scotland and their mercurial out-half Finn Russell are a big threat to Ireland's 2025 Six Nations title chances, warns Ireland coach Simon Easterby.

which included representation on the Professional Rugby Board and for the 60-cap rule to go (it was reduced to 25). The action was eventually called off after an agreement was reached, but the ...

A superb England performance saw them get their Six Nations campaign back on track against an error-filled France, sealing a 26-25 victory at Twickenham courtesy of a last-gasp Elliot Daly try ...

Wales have now dropped to a new low of 12th in the World Rugby rankings, a place below Georgia, after an eighth Six Nations loss on the bounce. Gatland, meanwhile, has overseen just six victories ...