Skip to content

Rugby

Young Scottish side shows its class in 73-12 rugby win over Canadian men

Young Scottish side shows its class in 73-12 rugby win over Canadian men

OTTAWA — Scotland fell behind 5-0 early but reeled off the next 31 points en route to a 73-12 win over Canada in a rugby test match Saturday.
All Blacks fans uncertain as the Robertson era begins, England confident ahead of 1st test

All Blacks fans uncertain as the Robertson era begins, England confident ahead of 1st test

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — After waiting almost 17 months, New Zealanders will finally get to see what All Blacks rugby looks like under new head coach Scott Robertson when New Zealand takes on England in the first of two tests at Dunedin on Satu
Tuwai back in Fiji's fold as the Olympic champions target a rugby sevens three-peat in Paris

Tuwai back in Fiji's fold as the Olympic champions target a rugby sevens three-peat in Paris

SUVA, Fiji (AP) — Osea Kolinisau led Fiji to its first ever Olympic gold medal when rugby sevens made its debut at the Summer Games in 2016 and now, as a coach, he’s turning to old teammate Jerry Tuwai to help the Pacific nation’s bid for a three-pea
Scotland looks to debutants for rugby test match in Ottawa against Canada men

Scotland looks to debutants for rugby test match in Ottawa against Canada men

Saturday's rugby test match between Canada and Scotland could see as many as 16 players make their international debut.
Olympic champion Caslick set to lead Australia's charge for rugby sevens gold at Paris Games

Olympic champion Caslick set to lead Australia's charge for rugby sevens gold at Paris Games

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Charlotte Caslick will lead Australia’s world series champion squad to the Paris Olympics, where she’s aiming to win her second gold medal after taking the honors when rugby sevens made its debut at the Summer Games in 2016
Attention: US teams tackling the challenge of ending an Olympic rugby sevens medal drought

Attention: US teams tackling the challenge of ending an Olympic rugby sevens medal drought

The anthem played as Army officer Sammy Sullivan stood to attention, saluting, beside her United States rugby teammates before the final of the Hong Kong Sevens. Sometimes, like all of us, her mind drifts.
Woodman-Wickliffe eyes another Olympic gold in women's rugby, loves the Jonah Lomu comparisons

Woodman-Wickliffe eyes another Olympic gold in women's rugby, loves the Jonah Lomu comparisons

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — As a child, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe had competing dreams of sporting success. She adored New Zealand rugby great Jonah Lomu and wanted to be like him on the wing.
South Africa ends Canadian rugby sevens men's dream of Olympic qualification

South Africa ends Canadian rugby sevens men's dream of Olympic qualification

MONACO — South Africa ended the Canadian men's Olympic dream Sunday with a 28-0 win in the semifinal of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage.
Canadian rugby 7s men advance in last-chance Olympic qualifying tournament in Monaco

Canadian rugby 7s men advance in last-chance Olympic qualifying tournament in Monaco

MONACO — Canada advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament Saturday but a 17-12 loss to Britain in the Pool B finale means it will face a tougher draw in the quest for the final men's berth in the Paris Olympic field
Canada Selects name training squad for rugby game against Vancouver Highlanders

Canada Selects name training squad for rugby game against Vancouver Highlanders

Peter Nelson and Kainoa Lloyd highlight the 26-man Canada Selects training squad for a June 28 game against the fledgling Vancouver Highlanders at Burnaby Lake Rugby Club.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks