World Rugby is encouraging its member unions to trial “belly tackles” in the community game in a bid to make the sport safer. The global governing body’s executive board has recommended, subject to ...
When Cass Bargell had her large intestine removed four years ago, her surgeon was adamant she would play rugby again, even with an ostomy bag. That surgeon might not have realised, however, that for ...
PARIS (AP) — England finished third at the Rugby World Cup for the first time by stopping waves of late Argentina attacks and prevailing 26-23 in their tense playoff on Friday. The Pumas brought the ...
The two biggest takeaways from the first block of games at the Rugby World Cup reinforced a couple of pre-tournament predictions. France and Ireland both appear to be the real deal and ready to ...
ORLANDO, Fla. — The tackle that left Ravens tight end Mark Andrews with a fractured fibula, ligament damage to his left ankle and caused him to miss seven games last year was officially banned by the ...
TWO WEEKENDS AGO, Ireland hooker Neve Jones started for Gloucester-Hartpury as they beat Saracens to claim their third consecutive Premiership Women’s Rugby title. Just six days later, the 26-year-old ...