Rugby
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RugbyBBC SportMcHaffie the hero as Edinburgh sink Stormers
Edinburgh made it two wins from two in the United Rugby Championship with a gritty 17-13 home success against Stormers.
RugbyBBC SportCardiff seal bonus-point victory against Zebre
Cardiff continue their promising start to the United Rugby Championship (URC) with a six-try 40-27 home victory against Zebre.
RugbySport | The GuardianRugby’s brain injury claimants face £2.8m legal bill to continue case
Costs partly due to delays caused by previous solicitors Case still ‘in crisis’, fees need to be settled this month Claimants in the ongoing legal action over brain injuries in…
Andy Bull at the Royal Courts of Justice
RugbyBBC SportGroves' journey from heart surgery to Scarlets
New Scarlets lock Alex Groves describes his remarkable return to rugby following heart surgery.
RugbyBBC SportNever played in Prem - now World Cup hosts await
Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia.
RugbySport | The GuardianWallabies dare to dream of Rugby World Cup glory as momentum builds under Les Kiss
Lock Jeremy Williams backs hosts to end Webb Ellis Cup drought Australia sixth in world rankings after unbeaten start to coach’s reign The Wallabies have emerged as contenders for…
Jack Snape
RugbyBBC SportSaracens boss Venter skips more media duties
Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses a second pre-match media conference, as head coach Joe Shaw attends.
RugbySport | The GuardianNathan Cleary completes NRL boxset with his first Dally M medal
Player of the decade finally wins player of the year Tamika Upton wins her third NRLW medal Nathan Cleary has completed rugby league’s boxset of awards after the Penrith star was…
Australian Associated Press
RugbyBBC SportIreland to host England at Aviva Stadium in Six Nations
Ireland's 2027 Women's Six Nations encounter with England will be played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
RugbyBBC SportSheedy surprised as header goes viral
Cardiff fly-half Callum Sheedy says he did not realise his "header" against Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship (URC) game would go viral.
RugbySport | The GuardianEngland can take vital lessons from worst defeats into Rugby World Cup, says Johnson
Former captain says losses can benefit team next year Johnson refuses to comment on Henry Pollock hype Martin Johnson believes England’s most painful defeats under Steve Borthwick…
Luke McLaughlin
Saracens are facing fines from Prem Rugby for director of rugby Brendan Venter's failure to fulfil media commitments.