Rugby

Brumbies' Super Rugby playoff journey continues: Can they break the New Zealand hoodoo?

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The ACT Brumbies will become the latest Australian team to take on the New Zealand playoff hoodoo in Super Rugby after beating the Wellington-based Hurricanes in Canberra.

Jun 7, 2025 7:44 PM Read more >

Canadian men score nine tries, thump Tonga in Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge

NADI — Liam James scored two of Canada's nine tries in a 57-27 win over Tonga at the Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge on Saturday.

Jun 7, 2025 2:25 PM Read more >

Rugby league legend Mal Meninga set to be inaugural coach of NRL expansion club Perth

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The National Rugby League's newest team will have one of its oldest coaches when it begins play in 2027.

Jun 5, 2025 11:48 PM Read more >

Chiefs seem ready to win the Super Rugby title after losing in the final twice

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Chiefs head into the first round of Super Rugby playoffs as top seeds and favorites, poised to win their first title since 2013 after finishing runners-up in the last two seasons.

Jun 4, 2025 6:57 PM Read more >

More than 1,000 former rugby players in concussion lawsuit

The number of former rugby players taking legal action against sports governing bodies on claims they suffered brain injuries during their careers has grown to more than 1,000, a British law firm said on Monday.

Jun 2, 2025 9:14 AM Read more >

Super Rugby playoffs set: Chiefs and Blues to face off again

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The pieces of the playoffs puzzle in Super Rugby locked into place match by match during the last round of the regular season.

May 31, 2025 8:21 PM Read more >

A rugby tour 12 years in the making: Australia awaits the British and Irish Lions

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A huge economic boost, 40,000 British and Irish visitors in a swathe of red supporter gear, and the combined rugby might of four countries set to take on Australia.

May 30, 2025 1:14 AM Read more >