Rugby

Jan 11, 2024, 11:29 PM Open Extended Reactions British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell is confident the Wallabies will overcome their woes and “get it right” in time for the 2025 tour which he believes will be “huge” for Australian sport. Englishman Farrell, who’s overseen Ireland’s path to the top of world rugby, was

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 8, 2024, 01:33 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions The British and Irish Lions have named Andy Farrell as head coach for their 2025 tour

Jan 11, 2024, 05:08 AM Open Extended Reactions Fiji international Api Ratuniyarawa has been jailed after sexually assaulting three women in Cardiff, local media reported on Tuesday. The 37-year-old was sentenced to two years and 10 months at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting the assaults that took place between Oct.31 and Nov. 2 last year.

Jan 9, 2024, 07:21 AM Open Extended Reactions Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fullback JPR Williams has died aged 74, Premier Division club Bridgend Ravens said on Monday. Williams, who was part of the golden era of Welsh rugby in the 1970s, captained his country as well as Bridgend. “Bridgend Ravens are devastated

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 5, 2024, 05:42 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions England‘s record points scorer Owen Farrell is in talks to sign with with Top 14 giants

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 4, 2024, 03:16 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Kevin Sinfield will leave his role as England men’s defence coach after their summer tour of

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterDec 13, 2023, 11:50 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Former England and Australia boss Eddie Jones has been confirmed as Japan’s new head coach through

Dec 12, 2023, 08:45 AM Open Extended Reactions England lifted the Women’s 6 Nations trophy at Twickenham in April after beating France in front of a record crowd. Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images Twickenham Stadium will host the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final, while the opening game will be staged at Sunderland’s Stadium

Australia’s rugby world champs have triumphed in the Cape Town Sevens after holding on bravely when down to just six players to edge a drama-filled final against France. But it was again a very different story on Sunday (Monday AEDT) for the Aussie men who, having excelled to reach their final, were hammered in the

Dec 8, 2023, 08:14 PM Open Extended Reactions World champions South Africa will host Ireland and New Zealand for two tests each next year and also welcome Portugal for a historic first meeting between the sides in July as officials confirmed the Springboks’ home test fixtures for 2024 on Friday. Ireland will play matches in

Dec 7, 2023, 11:58 AM Open Extended Reactions The British and Irish Lions will take on Argentina in Dublin in preparation for their 2025 tour to Australia in what will be their first ever match in Ireland, the team announced on Thursday. The game will be held at the Aviva Stadium on June 20, 2025,

Associated Press Dec 4, 2023, 06:17 PM Open Extended Reactions The television match official from the Rugby World Cup final stepped away from the international game “for the foreseeable future” on Monday, blaming a “torrent of criticism and abuse online.” English official Tom Foley made a series of big calls in the title match between

Open Extended Reactions Beauden Barrett will be available for the All Blacks in the middle of next year, after the veteran playmaker signed a new deal with New Zealand Rugby through 2027. Currently in preseason for the Japanese League 1 season, Barrett will return to New Zealand after his commitments with Toyota Verblitz conclude and

Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auDec 1, 2023, 02:58 AM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. Open Extended Reactions

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterNov 29, 2023, 03:26 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 England captain Owen Farrell has announced he will take a break from international rugby and will not be available

Reuters with ESPN staff Nov 28, 2023, 09:48 PM Open Extended Reactions New Zealand Rugby [NZR] should consider reviewing rules that prohibit the selection of nationals playing overseas, All Blacks captain Sam Cane said on Tuesday as he started a short stint with Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath. Cane is among several of the sport’s stars,

Nov 28, 2023, 11:59 AM Open Extended Reactions The London High Court will hear a plea on Friday to combine claims from 475 former sportspeople suffering from neurological impairments into a group action lawsuit against the governing bodies of their sports, law firm Rylands Garth said. The firm said on Tuesday it would seek a

Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auNov 23, 2023, 02:24 AM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. Open Extended Reactions