rugby union
No protection for players from dangers of rugby turning professional – claim
A detailed claim on behalf of 480 former players has been served on World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU.
Northampton start new Premiership season with clash against Bath
Bristol to host Bath in first Premiership game at Principality Stadium.
Ben Youngs reveals he underwent heart surgery after collapsing in open training
Leicester scrum-half Youngs says he is “on the mend” and hopes to be fit for the new season which begins in mid-September.
Wales coach Warren Gatland admits mistake over Cory Hill captaincy decision
Hill pulled out of Friday’s final tour match against the Queensland Reds due to ‘personal reasons’.
Cory Hill apologises for past ‘mistake’ as he prepares to captain Wales
Wales end their Australia tour by tackling Queensland Reds.
Rugby union rookie Regan Grace handed Wales start against Queensland
The former rugby league star played twice for Bath last season.
On this day in 2014 – England World Cup winner Mike Tindall retires from rugby
He played 75 Test matches and broke his nose at least eight times during his career.
Dewi Lake says morale not a problem for Wales despite eight-match losing streak
Warren Gatland’s side have not won since beating 2023 World Cup opponents Georgia.
Will Greenwood: Marcus Smith can tweak his game to be England’s best fly-half
The 25-year-old was criticised for failing to land a number of kicks in last weekend’s defeat to New Zealand.
South Africa underline status as top-ranked nation with gripping Ireland win
The Springboks beat Ireland for the first time since 2016.