As with any sport, rugby union requires a few pieces of specialist equipment. Union is a physical, full-contact sport - so expect a few knocks while playing. But with the proper equipment, you can ...

This scrum is one of the best ways of cranking up the pressure on your opponent's defence. It is given to the attacking side after one of the defending team has grounded the ball inside their own goal ...

MPs are calling for the government to intervene in the upheaval currently gripping English rugby. England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) is currently subject to widespread dissatisfaction within the ...

Hosts Valencia and Real Sociedad have condemned the racist abuse aimed at visiting Japan international Take Kubo and forward Ander Barrenetxea during Sunday's match at the Mestalla stadium.

The Six Nations tournament will implement a controversial 20-minute red card rule in 2025, allowing teams to replace players sent off for technical offences after a 20-minute period. The change comes ...

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) say being able to close the retractable roof will guarantee conditions, maintain consistency for players and improve the fan experience. "There's no better atmosphere ...

Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Date: Saturday, 1 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live, with live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and highlights on Rugby Special ...

Watch European Rugby Champions Cup 2024/25 live streams for free as Antoine Dupont's reigning champions Toulouse look to stave off Caelan Doris' Leinster, and Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi's Sharks.

The Fiji Rakavi Football Union’s newly elected board, led by Chair John Sanday, is facing significant delays in taking ...

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday said she intends to file a substitute bill to the controversial Senate Bill No. 1979, otherwise known as the ...

England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy go head to head to be crowned kings of northern hemisphere rugby England have revived their Six Nations title after snatching a dramatic 26-25 ...