Former Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb given four-year ban for doping positive | Wales rugby union team
Former Wales scrum-half Reece Webb has been banned for four years after testing positive for a banned substance, the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) has confirmed. The 35-year-old Webb, who joined French club Biarritz last year, was provisionally suspended in July last year after testing positive for a growth hormone. Webb maintains his innocence but analysis […]
Super League in Las Vegas hailed as ‘biggest moment’ in its 28-year history | Rugby league
Elvis Presley’s iconic Las Vegas performances earned him the notoriety of being “the Atomic Singer”. Warrington Wolves CEO Carl Fitzpatrick said: “We’re bringing nuclear sport to Las Vegas and our gladiators are ready to steal the show.” Super League will make history next March when its two biggest clubs, Wigan Warriors and Warrington, will play […]
Australia v Wales: rugby union international – live | Rugby union
Important Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature Penalties! Australia 6-3 Wales (Loresio, 11) That’s exactly right. Australia took the lead with a beautiful swing of the fly-half’s right foot. share 10 minutes: Kellaway runs up the field for Australia and breaks through a hole. Some clever teamwork gets the […]
New Zealand v England: first rugby union Test – live | Rugby union
Important Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature It was the first time the two teams had met in New Zealand for 10 years, with the All Blacks narrowly winning 28-27 at the venue today in the final game of the tour. share Pre-match reading share I asked a few […]
England bolster starting XV as Dan Cole benched for first Test in New Zealand | England rugby union team
England announced their squad 48 hours before the crucial first Test in Dunedin on Saturday, throwing down a challenge to the All Blacks. There are two changes to the starting 15, with props Joe Marler and Will Stuart both selected in the front row, while Harlequins’ Finn Baxter and Northampton’s Ollie Slateholm come off the […]
England overcome France but worries over international rugby league grow | England rugby league team
England’s only mid-season international match ended with a new-look team beating France, but it highlighted a bigger problem facing international rugby league. Hidden away on a streaming platform and untelevised, and set as the curtain raiser to a championship game between Toulouse and Featherstone in the French city, the Test had always felt like a […]
Japan v England: rugby union international – live | Rugby union
Important Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature England team Coach Borthwick will award the players who have performed well domestically and will field a team filled with promising attacking players. Northampton’s George Furbank and Tommy Freeman are included in the starting 15 with Immanuel Faye-Wabosso manning the wing, while […]
Rugby Star Reece Walsh Nearly Gets His Head Taken Off In Absolutely Violent Hit From Joseph Suaalii
This is arguably the most violent act in sports. Joseph Suaree, making his debut for New South Wales, 7 minutes 25 seconds He was ruled out in the opening game of the 2024 Origin series after a nasty hit from Queensland fullback Reece Walsh. After Walsh made a pass, Suaali’s shoulder struck the fullback on […]
Rugby League Legend Rob Burrow Dies At 41
Former Leeds Rhinos rugby star Rob Burrow passes away at Pinderfields Hospital near his home at the age of 41 on Saturday. Burrow was known for his fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease (MND). Leeds Rhinos, where Burrow spent his entire professional career, confirmed his passing in a heartfelt […]
Billy Vunipola tasered twice during arrest at weekend in Spanish bar | Rugby union
Billy Vunipola was Tasered twice by police before being arrested at 4:30am on Sunday morning after an incident at a bar in Mallorca. The arrest occurred at Parma’s Epic Bar after the England rugby player took off his shirt and began threatening customers and staff with bottles and chairs. Spanish police said Mr Vunipola, who […]