Rugby

France crushes Italy and sends warning to Ireland for their Six Nations showdown

ROME (AP) — France will face unbeaten Six Nations leader Ireland in a buoyant mood after thrashing Italy by a record-high 73-24 at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

Feb 23, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Canadian women fall to New Zealand 34-12 in rugby seven quarterfinals

VANCOUVER — The Canadian women fell behind early and saw their hopes of a podium finish vanish after a 34-12 loss to rugby powerhouse New Zealand Saturday at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver.

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Glen Jackson: rugby's Renaissance man takes the helm of the Fijian Drua

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — More than anyone in Super Rugby, Glen Jackson has been there, done that and got the T-shirt.

Feb 22, 2025 6:55 PM Read more >

Canadian women set to face New Zealand in rugby sevens quarterfinals

VANCOUVER — The Canadian women took an early lead but then gave up 35 consecutive points in a 35-14 loss to Australia on Saturday at the HSBC SVNS stop at BC Place Stadium.

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England regains Calcutta Cup after Scotland misses goalkicks at Twickenham

LONDON (AP) — Scotland surrendered the Calcutta Cup when Finn Russell couldn't convert their three tries and lost to England 16-15 in dramatic fashion at Twickenham on Saturday.

Feb 22, 2025 1:17 PM Read more >

Ireland consigns Wales to another rugby loss with 27-18 win to stay on course for Six Nations title

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Ireland condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for a 27-18 win and stay on course for an unprecedented third straight Six Nations title on Saturday.

Feb 22, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Canadian rugby star Charity Williams scores 100th career try on home soil

VANCOUVER — It's been a year of accomplishments for rugby star Charity Williams. There's the silver medal she captured with the Canadian women's sevens squad at the Paris Olympics in July.

Feb 21, 2025 10:57 PM Read more >

Galthié axes Penaud and Jalibert from France team to face Italy in Six Nations

PARIS (AP) — Backs Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert were axed from France's team to play Italy on Sunday in the Six Nations, paying the price for poor performances against England.

Feb 21, 2025 10:58 AM Read more >

Finn Russell returns to Scotland rugby team after nasty clash of heads with teammate in Six Nations

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland rugby star Finn Russell has passed return-to-play protocols after a nasty clash of heads with a teammate and will start the Six Nations match against England on Saturday.

Feb 20, 2025 8:42 AM Read more >

'There's nothing like playing at home': Canadians relish Vancouver rugby sevens stop

VANCOUVER — The roar of the costume-clad crowd at B.C. Place Stadium is still special for Charity Williams.

Feb 20, 2025 8:23 AM Read more >