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- Eddie Jones Rallies Australian Support for Japan Ahead of Historic Nations Championship Test Against Ireland
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Sports
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has called on Australian fans to adopt the Brave Blossoms during their upcoming July Test against Ireland in Newcastle. The fixture serves as a critica...
- World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson Targets US Market Expansion Amidst Financial and Popularity Concerns
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Sports
World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson has emphasized that the sport must aggressively pursue growth in "new frontiers," specifically the United States, to ensure long-term viability. Ad...
- World Rugby Expands Trials of Smaller Size 4.5 Ball to Women’s Global Fifteen-a-Side Competition
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Sports
World Rugby has announced that trials for a women’s-specific size 4.5 rugby ball will extend into the 15s format during the upcoming WXV Global Series. Developed in partnership wit...
- World Rugby Unveils New Global WXV Calendar Featuring Over One Hundred International Fixtures
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Sports
World Rugby has confirmed the WXV Global Series calendar for the 2026-2028 cycle, introducing a hybrid competition model for the world’s top 18 women’s unions. The restructured for...
- Black Ferns Storm Back to Crush Canada in Kansas City
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Sports
The Black Ferns have secured a statement victory in the Pacific Four Series, defeating Canada 36-14 at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City. The win serves as long-awaited redemption for th...
- Black Ferns v Canada Delayed as Severe Storms Hit Kansas City
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Sports
The highly anticipated Pacific Four Series clash between the Black Ferns and Canada has been delayed due to extreme weather conditions in Kansas City. World Rugby issued a statemen...
- South Africa Debuts New Talent in Hong Kong for HSBC SVNS World Championship Opener
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Sports
The South African women’s sevens team begins its three-tournament World Championship campaign in Hong Kong, integrating two uncapped players into the matchday squad. Led by captain...
- Aimee Barrett-Theron To Join Elite International Century Circle At Women’s Six Nations Opener
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Sports
South African official Aimee Barrett-Theron will become only the second woman in history to referee 50 Test matches this Saturday. Taking charge of the France versus Italy clash, s...
- Expansive 24 Team Format and Round of 16 to Debut at Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Sports
The 2027 Rugby World Cup is set to become the largest in the sport’s history, featuring 24 teams and a revised knockout structure. While the defending champion Springboks and recen...
- BlitzBoks Women Secure World Championship Qualification Following Resilient Performance in Montevideo Sevens Tournament
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Sports
The South African Women’s Sevens team has successfully qualified for the HSBC SVNS World Championship after a third place finish in Uruguay. Head Coach Cecil Afrika praised the squ...
- World Rugby and WADA Uncover Orchestrated Doping Scheme and Sample Tampering Within Georgian National Team
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Sports
A major joint investigation has resulted in anti-doping sanctions against six Georgian international players and a staff member following the discovery of a sample substitution plo...
- France and England Face Chaotic Kit Clash in Paris Amid Controversial Anniversary Jersey Selection
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Sports
A special commemorative 120th anniversary jersey worn by France is set to create a significant visual conflict against England during the Six Nations finale. Despite World Rugby re...