How confidence boost led to Abdull's England call
October 21, 2021 (05:15) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby League ]
Jordan Abdull has always been a player who relies on his instincts, but the confidence gained under Hull Kingston Rovers head coach Tony Smith has helped propel him to international honours. More...

Rugby: Hurricanes prop Fraser Armstrong calls time on career
October 21, 2021 (03:00) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Former Te Awamutu Sports prop Fraser Armstrong announced his retirement from professional rugby on Tuesday due to injury.A product of Hamilton Boys' High School, he played for New Zealand Schools before New Zealand Under-20 and... More...

Rugby star Sean Wainui's car-crash death: Whānau and friends seek Auckland travel exemptions
October 21, 2021 (01:30) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Close whānau and friends of rugby star Sean Wainui are seeking special exemption to leave Auckland to be present at his tangi, Government officials have confirmed.Māori All Blacks and Chiefs player Wainui, 25, died in... More...

Sam, Phoebe Burgess react as police clear former NRL star
October 21, 2021 (00:45) [ Indexed from FOXSPORTS.com.au ]
Sam and Phoebe Burgess have reacted to the news about police clearing the former NRL star following a year-long investigation into allegations of abuse levelled by his ex-wife and outlined in explosive media reports last year. More...

Dolphins to make major announcement with Bennett tipped to be unveiled as coach
October 20, 2021 (22:15) [ Indexed from FOXSPORTS.com.au ]
The Dolphins are expected to unveil Wayne Bennett as head coach in a press conference on Thursday morning. More...

Jennings devastated after accepting doping ban, but maintains innocence
October 20, 2021 (21:15) [ Indexed from FOXSPORTS.com.au ]
Ex-Eels star Michael Jennings has broken his silence after accepting a three-year ban with a heavy heart for doping " however he maintains his innocence. More...

Rugby: Beauden Barrett pays tribute to wife Hannah's grandfather
October 20, 2021 (18:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
Beauden Barrett has paid tribute to his wife Hannah's grandfather, Bob, who passed away this week.Posting to his Instagram, Barrett described him as the "ultimate gentleman and family man".The pair shared a passion for rugby,... More...

Rugby star Sean Wainui's car crash death: Rousing haka performed, fundraising hits $180,000
October 20, 2021 (18:45) [ Indexed from The New Zealand Herald ]
A group of friends and whānau performed a rousing haka for the widow and children of Sean Wainui as the rugby star began his final journey home for his tangi.Wainui's heartbroken wife Paige held her children close as they witnessed... More...

Ireland recall Zebo for Autumn Nations Series
October 20, 2021 (18:00) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Ireland have recalled Simon Zebo after a four-year absence in their 38-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series. More...

Autumn Nations Series: Simon Zebo returns to Ireland squad
October 20, 2021 (18:00) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Simon Zebo is back in an Ireland squad for the first time since 2017 as part of a 38-strong panel for the Autumn Nations Series. More...

Gregor Townsend says 'belief will drive Scotland forward'
October 20, 2021 (17:15) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Head coach Gregor Townsend says the next stage of Scotland's evolution is to develop the belief they can beat any team in the world. More...

USA launches bid to host Rugby World Cup with NFL stadiums
October 20, 2021 (16:45) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
The United States announces its bid to host the men's Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031 and the women's tournament in 2029. More...

Boost for England as Itoje passed fit to play
October 20, 2021 (15:45) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Maro Itoje has been passed fit to play for Saracens on Sunday, providing England head coach Eddie Jones with a welcome boost. More...

Players could drop out of game 'at all levels' unless there is change warns head injury foundation
October 20, 2021 (15:30) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Rugby must introduce and enforce laws reducing head impacts or risk "players dropping out of the game at all levels" warns chief of head injury body. More...

Leicester Tigers: Club 'financially stable' again after pandemic problems, says CEO Andrea Pinchen
October 20, 2021 (14:00) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Leicester CEO Andrea Pinchen says the club are now 'financially stable' after the threat of going out of business in 2020. More...

Stuart Hooper: Bath coach has 'absolute belief' in team after record loss
October 20, 2021 (13:00) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Bath boss Stuart Hooper has 'absolute belief' the team will turn around their results after a record defeat by Saracens. More...

Townsend seeks right blend for Scotland
October 20, 2021 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Gregor Townsend has named 12 uncapped players in the Scotland squad for the four upcoming Tests in this year's Autumn Nations Series. More...

Scotland: Gregor Townsend names 12 uncapped players in Autumn Nations Series squad
October 20, 2021 (12:30) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby Union ]
Scotland include 12 uncapped players in their 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series. More...

Rugby League: England name inexperienced squad to face France
October 20, 2021 (12:00) [ Indexed from BBC Sport - Rugby League ]
England head coach Shaun Wane names eight uncapped players in an inexperienced side for their autumn international against France on 23 October. More...

Multiple concussions affect former players in old age - study
October 20, 2021 (11:15) [ Indexed from Sky Sports - Rugby Union ]
Exposure to multiple concussions may affect rugby union players' cognitive function in older age, a new study has found. More...