Sport to trial lower tackle height at elite level amid concussion concerns

Rugby remains “a long, long way” from making a law change to lower the tackle height at elite level despite “positive results” from trials in

New Zealand achieves Dubai Sevens double with wins over Australia in both finals

New Zealand’s Jorja Miller proved the star of their Dubai Sevens triumph over Australia New Zealand achieved a Dubai Sevens double after beating Australia in the

Chaos and drama mark the Springboks’ first win over Ireland in Dublin in 13 years

Ireland 13, South Africa 24 South Africa beat Ireland in Dublin for the first time in 13 years, winning 24-13 after a dramatic and chaotic

A newly introduced global competition can ‘redefine’ the game, organizers say

Men’s international rugby was given a refresh this week with the launch of a new, biennial global competition that overhauls the sport’s long-held schedule to

Bats Rugby season up and running in Hong Kong

The first Hong Kong mini-Rugby festival took place at King’s Park earlier this month hosted by the USRC Tigers. The Macau Bats entered five teams

How NFL’s league is finding talent in unexpected places

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata The NFL’s search for elite talent has taken scouts far beyond the football fields of the United States and Canada.

Carter Gordon added to Wallabies squad for Japan and Europe tests

Australia’s Harry Potter gestures as he leaves the field during the Bledisloe Cup rugby test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Perth, Oct. 4 Carter

Former England captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS

England rugby union captain Lewis Moody poses ahead of World Cup, in Bagshot, Aug. 2011 Lewis Moody, the former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner,

South Africa beats New Zealand, inflicting the All Blacks’ heaviest test loss

Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa scores a try S.Africa 43, N.Zealand 10 Africa beat New Zealand 43-10 on Saturday, inflicting the All Blacks’ heaviest-ever test loss,

Kolisi back as captain in a reshuffled Springboks lineup for the return test against New Zealand

South Africa’s Siya Kolisi looks to pass the ball to teammate Willie le Roux Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has selected new halves and midfield partnerships among seven

Pumas posts its first home win over All Blacks to create a tight Championship

Argentina’s Los Pumas Pablo Matera is tackled by New Zealand’s All Blacks Fletcher Newell Argentina 29, N.Zealand 23 The Pumas broke out of a 13-13

Ilona Maher wants America to fall in love with rugby during tournament

Ilona Maher’s mission at the Women’s Rugby World Cup is about more than just winning games. Heading into the United States’ tournament opener on Friday,

Erasmus makes 10 changes to Springboks lineup after shocking Championship loss to Australia

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus made 10 changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s second test against Australia as the Rugby World Cup champions bid to avenge

Injured Wallabies Slipper and Pietsch ruled out of second test against South Africa

Australia’s Dylan Pietsch dives over the line to score a try Australia prop James Slipper and winger Dylan Pietsch were ruled out of the second Rugby Championship

Montoya in charge of Pumas in opening Rugby Championship test against New Zealand

Hooker Julian Montoya will captain Argentina in his 109th test on Saturday when the Pumas play New Zealand in the home side’s first test in Cordoba in 11

Lions hold off First Nations and Pasifika XV in a rugged tour game in Australia

Lions 24, Pasifika XV 19 The British and Irish Lions held off the First Nations and Pasifika XV 24-19 in a tough, physical contest yesterday in the last

Farrell to captain Lions against First Nations and Pasifika XV

Owen Farrell will lead the British and Irish Lions in their last midweek game of the Australian tour today against the First Nations and Pasifika XV in

Springbok forward Wiese’s headbutt leads to four-match suspension

South Africa back-rower Jasper Wiese’s headbutt cost him a four-match suspension yesterday. Wiese deliberately knocked heads with Italy prop Danilo Fischetti on Saturday and was sent

British and Irish Lions surge in second half to beat Queensland Reds

Reds 12, Lions 52 Maro Itoje bounced over to score beside the posts to trigger another second-half surge from the British and Irish Lions in a

Scott Barrett retained as All Blacks captain for France series

Coach Scott Robertson has retained Scott Barrett as captain for New Zealand’s three-test series against France next month, ignoring calls to promote star back-rower Ardie Savea.

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