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New-look Ireland hammers US 71-10 in Dublin

July 11, 2021

New-look Ireland hammers US 71-10 in Dublin

A new-look Ireland passed an audition when it thrashed the United States 71-10 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Ireland pick 8 newcomers to face US at Lansdowne Road

July 8, 2021

Ireland pick 8 newcomers to face US at Lansdowne Road

A preview of Ireland's shadow squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup could be on show when it tackles the United States on Saturday at Lansdowne Road.

No Tokyo Games for rugby sevens gold medalist Emilee Cherry

May 28, 2021

No Tokyo Games for rugby sevens gold medalist Emilee Cherry

Emilee Cherry won’t be at the Tokyo Olympics to help Australia defend the gold medal it won in women's rugby sevens at Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

NZ Rugby votes to sell commercial share to US investors

April 28, 2021

NZ Rugby votes to sell commercial share to US investors

New Zealand Rugby will move ahead with a plan to sell a 12.5 percent stake in its commercial rights, mainly the All Blacks, to American investors after winning the support of provinces at its annual meeting Thursday.

NZ Rugby debates selling All Blacks share to US investors

April 27, 2021

NZ Rugby debates selling All Blacks share to US investors

New Zealand Rugby will face a momentous decision on the future of the All Blacks at its annual meeting Thursday, when it debates whether to sell a stake in the commercial value of the national team to American investors.

Prince Philip's death sparks reaction across sports world

April 9, 2021

Prince Philip's death sparks reaction across sports world

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II’s husband for more than seven decades, died at 99, the royal family announced Friday.

England's rugby coach slams media, accuses it of putting 'rat poison' into players' heads

March 19, 2021

England's rugby coach slams media, accuses it of putting 'rat poison' into players' heads

England’s rugby national team head coach Eddie Jones lashed out at the media on Thursday over criticism for the squad’s play and his decision-making even as it has won a few Six Nations matches.

Matera loses captaincy, among 3 players suspended by Pumas

November 30, 2020

Matera loses captaincy, among 3 players suspended by Pumas

Pablo Matera has been stripped of the captaincy of the Argentina national rugby team and suspended along with two teammates over historic social media posts which have been deemed “discriminatory and xenophobic.”

Rugby star Sia Soliola reveals extent of his facial injures on social media

July 11, 2020

Rugby star Sia Soliola reveals extent of his facial injures on social media

Rugby players are known for their toughness and National Rugby League star Sia Soliola is no exception.

Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand

June 13, 2020

Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand

They call one section of the stadium The Zoo, and it's easy to see why: thousands of university students in team colors standing on their seats, steadying trays of beer, swaying to music and erupting with joy when their team scores.