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 […]
Rugby league urged to pause matches for fasting players during Ramadan | Rugby league
The first Muslim to represent England’s Rugby League team will introduce a moratorium on the Rugby Football League, following the example of other sports, and allowing players to break their fast during Ramadan “as a matter of urgency”. He joins a growing number of calls for this. Many Super League players are currently fasting during […]
Former Rugby Star Signs With NFL Champions
The former rugby star, who had attracted interest from multiple teams in the National Football League, has earned a spot with back-to-back Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs, the BBC reported. According to the paper, Welsh rugby standout Louis Rees-Zammit, 23, is also attracting interest from the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos. […]
England internationals Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam set to join Toulon | Rugby union
England forwards Lewis Ludlum and Kyle Sinckler will join Toulon at the end of this season and will be excluded from selection in the national team. Prop Sinckler, who has 68 caps for England, will leave Bristol Bears and Northampton flanker Ludlam, who played 25 times for England, will sign a three-year contract with the […]
World Rugby reveals radical plans to speed up sport and broaden its appeal | Rugby union
World Rugby is considering lowering the height of tackles in elite matches and a global trial of 20-minute red cards as part of a radical plan to widen the sport’s appeal. The governing body will also consider the possibility of reducing the number of substitutes and re-evaluate the use of TV match officials to speed […]
Ireland ready themselves for South Africa as Scotland rue near misses | Ireland rugby union team
IAlthough it wasn’t the result the Irish had dreamed of after collecting the most points in the first three rounds, back-to-back wins put the Irish team in the elite ranks of Six Nations champions. They become the sixth team to achieve this feat and, interestingly, the third team to win the title after a Grand […]
Steve Borthwick begins planning England’s attack on the All Blacks | England rugby union team
Steve Borthwick will fly to New Zealand on Monday on a scouting mission to begin planning England’s summer All Blacks attack just 48 hours after the end of the Six Nations campaign. Borthwick highlighted how England finished the tournament despite defeat against France on Saturday night after his players came close to backing up a […]
Feaunati, Hanlon and Laflin make England squad for Women’s Six Nations | England women’s rugby union team
England have named three uncapped players in their Women’s Six Nations squad, with Exeter’s Maddy Fornaty and Lizzie Hanlon joining Ealing Trailfinders’ Vicky Loughlin as new faces. John Mitchell’s 35-strong group also includes Zoe Harrison, Emily Scarratt and Abbey Ward, all of whom will play in England’s competition for the first time since losing to […]