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Calabar High, Campion College win JRL U-14, U-16 titles, respectively, as schoolboy season concludes
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Calabar High, Campion College win JRL U-14, U-16 titles, respectively, as schoolboy season concludes

March 29, 2023
Rugby League Jamaica wrapped up its 13-a-side high school championships on Monday when both the U14 and U16 finals were played at Campion College. The games marked the first time…
Scotland and Exeter full-back Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup
Rugby Union

Scotland and Exeter full-back Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup

March 27, 2023
Scotland and Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg has announced he intends to retire after this year's Rugby World Cup. The 30-year-old this month became only the fourth player to reach a…
WRU governance to be 'improved irrevocably' after membership votes for change
Rugby Union

WRU governance to be 'improved irrevocably' after membership votes for change

March 26, 2023
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of structural change to the governing body. An extraordinary general meeting was called by the WRU on Sunday, with 282…
Controversial Steward red card overturned
Rugby Union

Controversial Steward red card overturned

March 22, 2023
England fullback Freddie Steward has been cleared to play for his country with immediate effect after the red card he received against Ireland was overturned. Steward was dismissed in England's…
New Zealand rushed Robertson appointment, says Hansen
Rugby Union

New Zealand rushed Robertson appointment, says Hansen

March 22, 2023
New Zealand would have been better off biding their time before announcing Ian Foster's replacement, according to former head coach Steve Hansen. The All Blacks confirmed on Tuesday that Crusaders…
Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup
Rugby Union

Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup

March 20, 2023
Former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year. Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand…
Farrell warns Ireland have 'a long way to go' to reach their peak despite Grand Slam triumph
Rugby Union

Farrell warns Ireland have 'a long way to go' to reach their peak despite Grand Slam triumph

March 20, 2023
Andy Farrell believes Ireland have "a long way to go" before reaching the peak of their powers despite winning the Grand Slam. Ireland were crowned Six Nations champions on Saturday…
Borthwick 'can't do anything about the past' as England plot post-Six Nations success
Rugby Union

Borthwick 'can't do anything about the past' as England plot post-Six Nations success

March 19, 2023
Steve Borthwick says he "can't do anything about the past" with England, but the coach is looking forward to a lengthy World Cup build-up after their Six Nations efforts. The…
Six Nations: Farrell 'surprised' by Steward red
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Farrell 'surprised' by Steward red

March 18, 2023
England captain Owen Farrell was "surprised" by Freddie Steward's red card during his team's 29-16 defeat to Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations. Steward received the contentious…
Six Nations: Sexton 'living in a dream' after bowing out with Grand Slam glory
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Sexton 'living in a dream' after bowing out with Grand Slam glory

March 18, 2023
Johnny Sexton says winning a Grand Slam in his final Six Nations campaign is "like living in a dream" and has vowed there is more to come from Ireland heading…
Ireland 29-16 England: Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton
Rugby Union

Ireland 29-16 England: Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton

March 18, 2023
Ireland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer.…
Six Nations: Gatland hails Wales' 'real character' despite France defeat
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Gatland hails Wales' 'real character' despite France defeat

March 18, 2023
Warren Gatland saluted the "real character" demonstrated by Wales in their Six Nations defeat by France at Stade de France. Gatland's side concluded a disappointing campaign, in which they finished…
Six Nations: Johnny Sexton sets all-time points record
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Johnny Sexton sets all-time points record

March 18, 2023
Johnny Sexton became the highest points scorer in Six Nations history as the Ireland captain topped Ronan O'Gara's record haul in Saturday's showdown with England. Fly-half Sexton, who plans to…
France 41-28 Wales: Five-try Les Bleus keep pressure on Ireland
Rugby Union

France 41-28 Wales: Five-try Les Bleus keep pressure on Ireland

March 18, 2023
France kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a 41-28 victory over a spirited Wales at Stade de France. Les Blues boosted their championship quest by earning a bonus…
Six Nations: Scotland can count themselves lucky – Hogg
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Scotland can count themselves lucky – Hogg

March 18, 2023
Stuart Hogg conceded Scotland were fortunate to come away from their final Six Nations match with victory over bottom side Italy. Scotland claimed a bonus-point win at Murrayfield to all…
Scotland 26-14 Italy: Hat-trick hero Kinghorn ensures hosts finish on a high
Rugby Union

Scotland 26-14 Italy: Hat-trick hero Kinghorn ensures hosts finish on a high

March 18, 2023
Blair Kinghorn scored three tries as Scotland rounded off their Six Nations campaign with a 26-14 bonus-point win over Italy to all but seal third place in this year's championship.…
Six Nations: Joe Biden sides with Grand Slam-hunting Ireland ahead of England battle
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Joe Biden sides with Grand Slam-hunting Ireland ahead of England battle

March 17, 2023
US president Joe Biden is backing Ireland to topple England in Saturday's final round of the Six Nations. President Biden hosted a St Patrick's Day event at the White House…
Six Nations: The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent
Rugby Union

Six Nations: The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent

March 17, 2023
Ireland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors. It will…
Six Nations: Doris and Sheehan fit for Ireland as England recall Farrell
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Doris and Sheehan fit for Ireland as England recall Farrell

March 16, 2023
Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan have been passed fit to start Ireland's Grand Slam decider against England at the Aviva Stadium on the final weekend of Six Nations action. The…
Six Nations: Townsend confident Scotland can cope without Russell and Hogg
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Townsend confident Scotland can cope without Russell and Hogg

March 16, 2023
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is confident his side can cope without injured backs Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg against Italy this weekend. Townsend's side welcome bottom team Italy to…
Six Nations: Atonio returns for France as Wales change six for Stade de France finale
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Atonio returns for France as Wales change six for Stade de France finale

March 16, 2023
France will welcome Uini Atonio back from suspension for the final game of their Six Nations campaign against Wales, who have made six changes for their trip to the Stade…
Six Nations: Genge calls for England patience under Borthwick ahead of Ireland finale
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Genge calls for England patience under Borthwick ahead of Ireland finale

March 15, 2023
Ellis Genge has called for patience during England's transition under Steve Borthwick, with the prop vowing to deliver a response in their Six Nations finale against Ireland. The Bristol man…
Six Nations: Smith looks at Ireland as 'free swing' for stuttering England
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Smith looks at Ireland as 'free swing' for stuttering England

March 14, 2023
England fly-half Marcus Smith believes they have a "free swing" at Ireland, and also thinks Steve Borthwick's side have time to find form before the Rugby World Cup. After a…
Six Nations: Williams and Baldwin out as Wales name squad for France trip
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Williams and Baldwin out as Wales name squad for France trip

March 14, 2023
Injured Wales pair Liam Williams and Scott Baldwin are absent from Warren Gatland's 32-man squad for their final Six Nations fixture in France on Saturday. Full-back Williams sustained a shoulder…
Six Nations: Lawrence out injured as Borthwick names England squad for Ireland trip
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Lawrence out injured as Borthwick names England squad for Ireland trip

March 13, 2023
Ollie Lawrence has been left out of England's final squad of this year's Six Nations after sustaining a hamstring injury in Saturday's thrashing by France. Lawrence had started his country's…
Six Nations: 'We may have to look at the Under-12s!' – Farrell makes light of Ireland's injury problems
Rugby Union

Six Nations: 'We may have to look at the Under-12s!' – Farrell makes light of Ireland's injury problems

March 12, 2023
Andy Farrell joked Ireland may have to borrow players from a local side's Under-12s to face England after losing five more to injury in their Six Nations victory over Scotland.…
Six Nations: 'You never expect to be in this situation' – rues Farrell after record home defeat
Rugby Union

Six Nations: 'You never expect to be in this situation' – rues Farrell after record home defeat

March 12, 2023
Owen Farrell conceded England could never have anticipated their humbling 53-10 loss against France in the Six Nations. Steve Borthwick's side suffered their record home defeat as Les Bleus ran…
Six Nations: 'You never expect to be in this situation' – Owen Farrell after record home defeat
Rugby Union

Six Nations: 'You never expect to be in this situation' – Owen Farrell after record home defeat

March 12, 2023
Owen Farrell conceded England could never have anticipated their humbling 53-10 loss against France in the Six Nations. Steve Borthwick's side suffered their record home defeat as Les Bleus ran…
Scotland 7-22 Ireland: Farrell's side dig deep to move within one win of Grand Slam
Rugby Union

Scotland 7-22 Ireland: Farrell's side dig deep to move within one win of Grand Slam

March 12, 2023
Ireland defeated Scotland 22-7 in an entertaining Six Nations contest at Murrayfield to move to within one victory of landing a first Grand Slam since 2018. Andy Farrell's side had…
Six Nations: 'I never thought I'd see that scoreboard at Twickenham' – Woodward stunned by England's record home loss
Rugby Union

Six Nations: 'I never thought I'd see that scoreboard at Twickenham' – Woodward stunned by England's record home loss

March 11, 2023
Clive Woodward never thought he would see the day England were so badly outclassed on home soil after witnessing their record home loss to France. France crossed over seven times…
Six Nations: Emotional Galthie hails statement win as France trounce England at Twickenham
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Six Nations: Emotional Galthie hails statement win as France trounce England at Twickenham

March 11, 2023
France boss Fabien Galthie found the 53-10 drubbing of England "very moving" as he delivered an emotional response to his team's record win at Twickenham. Les Bleus had not won…
England 10-53 France: Les Bleus end Twickenham drought in record style to keep Six Nations title hopes alive
Rugby Union

England 10-53 France: Les Bleus end Twickenham drought in record style to keep Six Nations title hopes alive

March 11, 2023
France ended their 18-year wait for a Six Nations victory at Twickenham with a record 53-10 bonus-point triumph on Saturday to keep their title hopes alive. Les Bleus crossed over…
Gatland salutes Webb after impressive Wales return in Italy win
Rugby Union

Gatland salutes Webb after impressive Wales return in Italy win

March 11, 2023
Warren Gatland saluted the "excellent" Rhys Webb after the Wales scrum-half marked his international return with a man-of-the-match display against Italy. Starting in his first Test since October 2020 -…
Italy 17-29 Wales: Gatland's side claim maiden Six Nations win in Rome
Rugby Union

Italy 17-29 Wales: Gatland's side claim maiden Six Nations win in Rome

March 11, 2023
Wales claimed a much-needed first victory of this year's Six Nations after seeing off Italy 29-17 in Rome. Warren Gatland's side arrived at Stadio Olimpico having only scored three tries…
Six Nations: The Breakdown – Sexton of cusp of history as Ireland's Grand Slam quest resumes in Edinburgh
Rugby Union

Six Nations: The Breakdown – Sexton of cusp of history as Ireland's Grand Slam quest resumes in Edinburgh

March 10, 2023
Ireland travel to Scotland with their Grand Slam fate in their own hands in the penultimate round of Six Nations action, while Wales and Italy battle it out in a…
Six Nations: Sexton returns as Ireland welcome back key players against Scotland
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Sexton returns as Ireland welcome back key players against Scotland

March 10, 2023
Captain Johnny Sexton is one of a number of key players to return to Ireland's starting line-up for Sunday's Six Nations showdown with Scotland at Murrayfield. Sexton sat out Ireland's…
Six Nations: Rees-Zammit drops to Wales bench as Gatland sends message before Italy test
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Rees-Zammit drops to Wales bench as Gatland sends message before Italy test

March 09, 2023
Warren Gatland told Wales to "be brave" as he made six changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations tussle with fellow strugglers Italy. The match in Rome, a…
Six Nations: Borthwick drops England captain Farrell for France clash
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Borthwick drops England captain Farrell for France clash

March 09, 2023
England captain Owen Farrell has been dropped to the bench for Saturday's clash with France as head coach Steve Borthwick offered no guarantees about his long-term future as skipper. Marcus…
Six Nations: England's Lawes ruled out of France clash as Smith retained in favour of Ford
Rugby Union

Six Nations: England's Lawes ruled out of France clash as Smith retained in favour of Ford

March 07, 2023
Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of England's Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday because of a shoulder injury. After recovering from a calf problem sustained while…
All Blacks star Savea banned after crude throat-slitting gesture
Rugby Union

All Blacks star Savea banned after crude throat-slitting gesture

March 07, 2023
New Zealand back-rower Ardie Savea has been handed a one-game ban after making a throat-slitting gesture to an opponent. The 29-year-old flanker, who has captained the All Blacks and won…
Six Nations: Scotland lock Gilchrist given three-week ban for red card against France
Rugby Union

Six Nations: Scotland lock Gilchrist given three-week ban for red card against France

March 06, 2023
Grant Glichrist will miss the rest of the Six Nations after the Scotland lock was given a three-week ban for his red card against France. Gilchrist was given his marching…
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