Rugby

Rugby May 19

US women's rugby star sent off for 'deliberate and dangerous' head stamp of Australian opponent

Alev Kelter, a U.S. rugby star, risks suspension after a red card for dangerous play against Australia. The incident highlights rugby's strict head contact rules.

Rugby May 8

Josaia Raisuqe, rugby star who won silver at Paris Olympics with Fiji, dead after accident involving train

Josaia Raisuqe, a Fijian rugby star who helped his country win silver at the Paris Olympics, died at at the age of 30 after a train reportedly struck his vehicle.

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.