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Rugby April 7

Rugby fans hold their breath as firemen rescue dangling parachutist

A French parachutist got stuck on the roof of a stadium that was hosting a rugby match over the weekend. Firemen were seen rushing to help the man.

Olympics August 14

US rugby sevens star Ilona Maher admits bronze medal is 'wearing a little bit'

American rugby sevens star Ilona Maher admitted her bronze medal was "wearing a little bit" amid criticism over the deterioration of the prize.

Olympics August 9

US Olympian Sammy Sullivan says Army service helped her win bronze medal for rugby

Sammy Sullivan, Olympic bronze medalist in women's rugby sevens, opens up about her double life as a U.S. Army captain and what it means to represent red, white and blue.

Olympics July 31

US women's rugby sevens star Ilona Maher has 1 word to describe taste of victory

Ilona Maher helped Team USA women's rugby sevens win a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. She had one word to describe the win.

Olympics July 30

Ravens' Derrick Henry reacts to Rugby star Ilona Maher's bruising run fans compared to his own

Team USA Rugby Sevens star Ilona Maher has made a name for herself in the 2024 Paris Olympics thanks to bruising running that fans have compared to Ravens star Derrick Henry.

Olympics July 30

USA women's rugby sevens team upsets Australia to win bronze medal in walk-off fashion

The United States women's rugby sevens team pulled off a miraculous bronze medal victory in the closing seconds of their match against Australia on Tuesday.

Rugby June 18

Rising New Zealand rugby star dead at 25 after 'medical event'

Rising New Zealand rugby star Connor Garden-Bachop died on Monday following a "medical event" at a relative's home, officials said. He was 25.

Australia April 23

Former rugby star Wally Lewis urges Australian government to fund CTE support services

Wally Lewis, a former rugby player from Australia, has appealed to the Australian government for increased funding for support services and education for CTE.

Rugby March 3, 2024

Rugby star takes page out of Rob Gronkowski's book as NRL dazzles in Las Vegas

Reuben Garrick's spike after a try for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles was just one of the scoring highlights as the NRL put on a show in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Media March 2, 2024

National Rugby League to kick off season on American soil for first time in Las Vegas on FS1

The National Rugby League (NRL) will kick off its season with a double-header in Las Vegas on Saturday night. It will air live on FS1 and the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Sports app.

Rugby February 28, 2024

National Rugby League breaks ground in US with opening weekend in Las Vegas: Here's what you need to know

The National Rugby League usually calls Australia home, but for one weekend, they will be taking the United States by storm. Its season begins in Las Vegas.

Rugby January 27, 2024

South Africa’s director of rugby suffers chemical burns in ‘freak accident’

South Africa's director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, suffered chemical burns in a "freak accident" while using a powerful detergent product.

SPORTS November 29, 2023

Piers Morgan calls trans athletes participation in women's sports 'grotesquely unfair,' calls for boycotts

Fox Nation host Piers Morgan slammed the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports during an appearance on OutKick’s “Gaines for Girls."

Kate Middleton September 9, 2023

Kate Middleton beams as she cheers on England at Rugby World Cup match in France

Kate Middleton was in high spirits as she attended the match between England and Argentina at the Rugby World Cup in Marseilles, France on Saturday.

Rugby June 12, 2023

Amateur rugby player, 32, killed after being struck by semi-truck, car on Las Vegas highway: reports

Amateur rugby player Chris Moran, who was visiting the U.S., was killed Friday morning after police say he was struck by two vehicles on a Las Vegas highway, according to reports.

Rugby May 6, 2023

Bull breaks free, storms field ahead of Super League rugby match in France

A prize-winning bull was one of three on site and was supposed to be part of a pregame ceremony to highlight the quality of beef in the region.

Ireland April 13, 2023

Biden mixes up 'All Blacks' rugby squad with 'Black and Tan' military force

President Biden made a significant gaffe Wednesday while speaking in an Irish pub, mixing up the New Zealand rugby team and a historically brutal British police force.

Crime April 4, 2023

Jarryd Hayne, former Australian rugby star and NFL player, convicted of rape in third trial

Jarryd Hayne, a former San Francisco 49ers player who starred in the Australian National Rugby League, was convicted of rape in Australia on Tuesday.

Rugby March 21, 2023

Remains found in West Virginia identified as missing English rugby star Bryn Hargreaves: police

Police in West Virginia announced Monday that human remains found last month have been identified as 36-year-old Bryn Hargreaves, an English rugby star that was reported missing in 2022.

Rugby March 14, 2023

Ireland women’s rugby makes uniform switch to combat ‘period anxieties’

Ireland women's rugby will no longer sport its traditional white shorts after the sport's governing body announced that the team will now wear navy shorts to combat "period anxieties."

British Royals February 26, 2023

Prince William jokes of 'tense journey home' with Kate Middleton after supporting opposing rugby teams

Prince William, Kate Middleton rooted for opposite rugby teams at Six Nations rugby match between Wales and England, joking they would have a "tense journey home" depending the victor.

Culture February 6, 2023

Tom Jones song 'Delilah' being banned from Welsh rugby matches faces fan pushback

Fans sang the Tom Jones song 'Delilah' in the streets and inside Principality Stadium after the Welsh Rugby Union banned choirs from singing the song during matches.

United Kingdom February 1, 2023

Choir will not sing 'Delila' before Wales' match against Ireland in the Six Nations

'Delila' will not be sung before Wales' match against Ireland in the Six Nations or going forward. The Welsh Rugby Union has been accused of racism and sexism.

Rugby January 19, 2023

Rugby Football Union bans tackling above the waist in community games

Rugby Football Union announced that the sport will ban tackling above the waist in community games in an effort to reduce head injuries.

Rugby December 21, 2022

Italian rugby team accused of racism after player was gifted 'rotten banana' in Secret Santa gift exchange

Italian rugby player Cherif Traore posted on social media Wednesday, accusing his teammates of giving him a "rotten banana" as a part of their Secret Santa gift exchange.

Rugby October 16, 2022

Australian, Fijian rugby players join in emotional prayers and hymns after rousing match

Australia may have defeated Fiji in their Rugby League World Cup matchup but players from both squads joined together in song and prayer afterward.

Rugby August 5, 2022

Rugby player acquitted of domestic violence charges after finding ex-fiancee engaging in sex act with teammate

Michael Lichaa, an Australian rugby pro, was acquitted of domestic violence charges Friday following a trial during which he detailed a 2021 incident involving his former fiancee.

Rugby June 20, 2022

International Rugby League bars transwomen from women's international matches until policy is developed

International Rugby League barred transgender women from sanctioned women's international rugby league matches.

Coronavirus November 27, 2021

Omicron variant disrupts sporting events in Africa

The omicron variant is already having an effect on the sports world about 21 months after games and events were put on pause when the coronavirus pandemic first exploded.

Rugby October 22, 2021

Hope, trepidation as US Eagles face All Blacks in Washington

The US Eagles will host three-time world champion New Zealand on Saturday in a one-off rugby test at Washington's FedEx Field, accompanied by familiar feelings of hope and trepidation.