Rugby

Women's sport draws record viewership in 2023

A record 46.7 million viewers in Britain tuned in to watch women's sport on TV in 2023, eclipsing 2019's mark by almost a million, according to research published by the Women's Sport Trust on Tuesday.
7 February 2024, 08:11 AM

Williamson reveals rugby’s impact on his team

Despite having finished second in the last two ICC World Cups, New Zealand cricketers still long for the deserving attention from their home fans. In Bangladesh, though, fans prepare themselves to experience a downpour of emotions whenever the Tigers are in action.
12 October 2023, 18:28 PM

England coach calls Italy tactics 'Trevor Chappel' rugby

England coach Eddie Jones accused Italy of playing "Trevor Chappell" rugby after the Azzurri threatened a huge upset in Sunday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
27 February 2017, 11:18 AM

New Zealand to fund child sport development in Pacific

New Zealand will fund a multi-million dollar programme aimed at getting more children in Pacific island countries to play sport.
11 September 2016, 04:44 AM

Maradona inspires Argentina in Rugby World Cup 2015

Argentina captain Agustin Creevy said Diego Maradona's dressing room dance after the 45-16 win over Tonga has inspired his team to push for World Cup glory.
5 October 2015, 04:28 AM

Japan beat South Africa in Rugby World Cup

Japan stun two-time champions South Africa to cause arguably the biggest upset in rugby union history.
20 September 2015, 04:16 AM