Rugby

At 38, Karen Paquin leads by example as Canada looks to make mark at Rugby World Cup

After Canada finished fourth at the last Rugby World Cup in November 2022, Karen Paquin decided to give her body a break. So the veteran flanker stepped away to concentrate on coaching at Quebec City's CNDF (Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy).

Aug 19, 2025 8:35 AM Read more >

Potent host England helping massive ticket sales for Women's Rugby World Cup

LONDON (AP) — As Ilona Maher accepted her breakthrough award at the ESPYs last month, she urged a theater full of fellow American sports glitterati to try and catch the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup.

Aug 19, 2025 6:17 AM Read more >

Injured All Blacks Tuipulotu, Lienert-Brown to miss 2nd Rugby Championship test in Argentina

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Injuries to lock Patrick Tuipulotu and center Anton Lienert-Brown will force changes to New Zealand's lineup for the second Rugby Championship test against Argentina at Buenos Aires.

Aug 18, 2025 5:55 PM Read more >

Canadian prop DaLeaka Menin expected to play an important role at Rugby World Cup

Canada coach Kevin Rouet has plenty of options when it comes to choosing his front row at the Rugby World Cup. But DaLeaka Menin is usually one of the first names on the Canadian team sheet.

Aug 18, 2025 1:18 PM Read more >

South Africa's Kolisi and Du Toit ruled out of Rugby Championship clash with Australia

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Captain Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit have been ruled out injured from playing for South Africa against Australia in the Rugby Championship this weekend.

Aug 18, 2025 9:40 AM Read more >

Injured Wallabies Slipper and Pietsch ruled out of second test against South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Australia prop James Slipper and winger Dylan Pietsch were ruled out of the second Rugby Championship test against South Africa in a double blow to the Wallabies' hopes on Sunday.

Aug 17, 2025 1:28 PM Read more >

Reece, Taukei'aho doubles see the All Blacks win 41-24 over Argentina in the Rugby Championship

CORDOBA, Argentina (AP) — Winger Sevu Reece scored two first half tries and hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho added two in the second to propel New Zealand to a 41-24 win over Argentina Saturday in its opening match in the Rugby Championship.

Aug 16, 2025 6:13 PM Read more >

Wallabies stun Springboks at Ellis Park from 22-0 down in Rugby Championship

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Australia toppled South Africa at Ellis Park for the first time in 62 years with a sensational 38-22 comeback win from 22-0 down in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.

Aug 16, 2025 12:53 PM Read more >

Montoya in charge of Pumas in opening Rugby Championship test against New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Hooker Julian Montoya will captain Argentina in his 109th test on Saturday when the Pumas play New Zealand in the home side's first test in Cordoba in 11 years.

Aug 15, 2025 2:05 AM Read more >

Scott Barrett returns from injury to captain the All Blacks against Argentina

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lock Scott Barrett will return from injury to captain the All Blacks in their opening Rugby Championship match on Saturday against Argentina at Córdoba.

Aug 14, 2025 5:33 PM Read more >