The life of an Irish teenage rugby star cut short: ‘I pulled the sheet back and there he was in his kit’

Players from both sides clambered ... church and two halls to accommodate those seeking to pay their respects – attracted thousands, the rugby community came from all over the world to mingle ... Read More

Eight Irish in Six Nations team of the tournament as Menoncello named best player

Winning this award is testament to the achievements of the entire Italy team, and a sign of the exciting journey we are taking with Italian rugby." Menoncello was at the heart of Italy’s most ... Read More

Today's rugby news as WRU to appoint new coaches after cash windfall and announcement stuns rugby

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Today's rugby news as Welsh coach fumes at own players and club seek medical joker for Wales star

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The confirmed Welsh rugby transfers taking place this summer and the deals yet to be done

SIGN UP: Get the new exclusive Inside Welsh rugby newsletter for full insight ... As has been the case with every other team, holding onto players has been a big part of the Ospreys' recruitment ... Read More

Today's rugby news as Welsh legend's grandson lifts trophy and big live TV match cuts out

SIGN UP: Get the new exclusive Inside Welsh rugby newsletter for full insight ... A few minutes later, the broadcast cut back to the studio team of Craig Doyle, Sam Warburton, Lawrence Dallaglio. Read More

Tonight's rugby news as Wales international lands major CEO role and Welsh star ends Test career

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Today's rugby news as 'shattered' star dealt blow ahead of Wales Tests and Ospreys 'justified' in move

Here are your rugby morning headlines for Sunday, 7 April. Ospreys 'justified' in taking European clash to ... scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park says the Irish province are looking to lift to ... Read More

Rugby league participation numbers dwindling according to new Sport England data

Sport England publish their survey and study of participation in all individual and team sports and while there are some upticks for some sports, the results for rugby ... Read More

Rugby News

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has urged the RFU to finalise their new hybrid contracts system for England players as an urgent priority, amid concerns about a lack of progress. Read More

Is it ever worth taking a pay cut?

there still are instances where taking a pay cut can, well, pay off. From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. Read More

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

England legend Steve Thompson has accused rugby administrators of 'flogging players until they fall apart' as he called for the government to act on promises to address the sport's concussion crisis. Read More