Rugby

Canadian men beaten by Chile in Cape Town in final of Challenger Series event

CAPE TOWN — Chile, recovering from an early 7-0 deficit, reeled off five straight tries to defeat Canada 33-7 Sunday in the men's final of the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series.

Mar 2, 2025 10:53 AM Read more >

Rugby league returns to Vegas; tries galore, big hits and a cliff-hanger finish

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rugby league returned to Las Vegas on Sunday in its continuing mission to convert Americans to football without pads, drawing 50,000 fans to Allegiant stadium where the grit of the quintessential Australian sport mixed with the glamo

Mar 1, 2025 11:46 PM Read more >

From the deep south, the Highlanders bring the underdog spirit to Super Rugby

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sports fans who have a soft spot for underdogs will find few underdoggier teams in Super Rugby than the Dunedin, New Zealand based Highlanders, the southernmost major professional team on the planet.

Mar 1, 2025 6:56 PM Read more >

Canadian men post two wins, advance to Cup semifinals in Challenger rugby 7s series

CAPE TOWN — Canada posted two wins Saturday to advance to the Cup semifinals in the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series.

Mar 1, 2025 12:33 PM Read more >

Canada rugby sevens captain Piper Logan out for season with knee injury

Canada rugby sevens captain Piper Logan will miss the rest of the HSBC SVNS season after tearing the posterior and medial cruciate ligaments in her knee on the weekend in Vancouver The 23-year-old from Calgary was hurt when she fell awkwardly in a co

Feb 28, 2025 11:24 AM Read more >

'Toughest game on earth' -- Australia's National Rugby League returns to Las Vegas

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Having another roll in Las Vegas this weekend is a long way from rugby league's first forays into selling the sport to Americans.

Feb 27, 2025 10:13 PM Read more >

Ireland center Ringrose banned 3 games for red card in win over Wales

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland center Garry Ringrose was suspended for three games on Thursday for his 20-minute red card in the victory over Wales last weekend.

Feb 27, 2025 10:34 AM Read more >

Canadians looks to make their mark at NRL rugby league combine in Las Vegas

Five Canadians are looking to make their mark in Las Vegas this week as Sin City showcases rugby league.

Feb 27, 2025 8:57 AM Read more >

Ireland stalwarts Healy, O'Mahony and Murray retiring from test rugby after Six Nations

DUBLIN (AP) — Cian Healy, Ireland’s most-capped rugby player, was one of three stalwarts to announce on Thursday they will be retiring from international duty after the Six Nations.

Feb 27, 2025 5:37 AM Read more >

Felix Jones back among Springboks staff to the Rugby World Cup after brief England spell

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Felix Jones is back in South Africa's coaching team to help the Springboks' quest for a third straight Rugby World Cup title.

Feb 27, 2025 4:20 AM Read more >