Rugby
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RugbyBBC SportScarlets vow to remain at heart of west Wales
Scarlets and Ospreys are in a fight for survival in west Wales following plans by the Welsh Rugby Union to cut to three teams.
England and Saracens' Jamie George on why he and Somerset's Lewis Gregory are playing a charity cricket match to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.
RugbyBBC SportWelsh Rugby Union confirms Scarlets or Ospreys to be cut
The Welsh Rugby Union gives details of how it intends to cut a team - with Ospreys and Scarlets set to fight to be the side in south west Wales.
RugbyBBC SportScarlets sign Wales fly-half Anscombe from Bayonne
Fly-half Gareth Anscombe signs for a third Welsh club after joining Scarlets from Bayonne for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.
RugbySport | The GuardianMissing the World Cup? The rugby league version will be here soon
There are similarities between the tournaments – three cohosts, England challenging and diaspora players – but tickets are cheaper and there are half as many matches Gianni…
Gavin Willacy
RugbyBBC SportITV confirmed as 2027 Rugby World Cup broadcaster
ITV will show next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia, extending the broadcaster's coverage of the tournament to a 10th successive edition.
RugbySport | The GuardianTottenham begin tour with victory over Auckland FC in front of record crowd
Scarlett and Richarlison on target in Spurs’ 2-0 victory 40,112 a record crowd for a men’s match in New Zealand Dane Scarlett and Richarlison were on target as an under-strength…
AFP
RugbySport | The GuardianWaratahs spoil Fijian Drua party to claim third straight Super Rugby Women’s title
Fijian Drua 17-34 NSW Waratahs as grand final held in Fiji for first time Tahs forward Faliki Pohiva named player of match NSW Waratahs have produced a scintillating performance…
Australian Associated Press
RugbySport | The GuardianDismissed solicitor is still acting for footballers in brain injury court case
Richard Boardman dropped by group of rugby players Football group includes family of Nobby Stiles The solicitor dismissed by a group of over 1,000 rugby players with brain…
Matt Hughes
RugbySport | The GuardianRugby brain injury case reaches crisis point as judge retires to consider 95% strikeouts
Senior Master Cook says case in ‘uncharted territory’ Judge blames solicitor Richard Boardman for situation The landmark legal action over brain damage in rugby is on the brink of…
Andy Bull at the Royal Courts of Justice
RugbyBBC SportHigh Court leaves rugby brain injury case in balance
The cases of hundreds of players in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal battle remain in the balance after the latest High Court hearing.
RugbySport | The GuardianLukhan Salakaia-Loto recalled in first Wallabies squad under coach Les Kiss
Reds lock returns after being named in Super Rugby Pacific team of year Isaac Henry earns first Australia call-up for two-Test series against Japan Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has earned…
Australian Associated Press