Rugby

Welsh rugby greats Jones, Tipuric and Halfpenny make farewell international appearances

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Rugby greats Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny bid farewell to the international game in Wales' 49-26 win over the Barbarians in a non-cap test match in Cardiff on Saturday.

Nov 4, 2023 11:37 AM Read more >

Fiji rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa charged with sexual assault ahead of Barbarians game in Cardiff

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Fiji international rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa appeared in court Saturday charged with sexual assault, hours before he was due to play for the Barbarians against Wales in Cardiff.

Nov 4, 2023 9:22 AM Read more >

Canadian men make two changes to roster for four-team tournament in Spain

Fullback Cooper Coats and hooker Austin Creighton have replaced Ciaran Breen and Dewald Kotze on Canada’s roster for La Vila International Rugby Cup in Spain. The 23rd-ranked Canadians play No. 19 Spain on Nov. 11 while the 18th-ranked U.S.

Nov 1, 2023 4:09 PM Read more >

Canada men head to Spain as they look to gear up for road to next Rugby World Cup

The Canadian men's rugby team leaves Wednesday for Spain and the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup.

Oct 31, 2023 1:51 PM Read more >

Ireland fans star at successful Rugby World Cup in France but cards for fouls frustrate

PARIS (AP) — Although Ireland lost its top ranking at the Rugby World Cup in France, its fans remained undefeated at No. 1.

Oct 30, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Eddie Jones resigns as Australia head coach after Rugby World Cup disaster

SYDNEY (AP) — Eddie Jones has quit as Australia head coach only 10 months into a five-year contract after the Wallabies’ worst-ever performance at a Rugby World Cup.

Oct 29, 2023 9:21 PM Read more >

All Blacks No. 8 Ardie Savea is men's world rugby player of the year

PARIS (AP) — New Zealand No. 8 Ardie Savea was named world men's rugby player of the year on Sunday, a day after his All Blacks lost the Rugby World Cup final .

Oct 29, 2023 3:28 PM Read more >

South Africa stands alone at Rugby World Cup summit as new eras beckon everywhere

Give the Springboks a few days to revel in their record-breaking Rugby World Cup success. Give losing finalist New Zealand a little time to grieve.

Oct 29, 2023 12:40 PM Read more >

The Springboks are not truly representative of African rugby. African rugby is struggling

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Once again, Africa is home to the Rugby World Cup champion. The Springboks beat New Zealand in an epic final on Saturday in Paris, winning back-to-back titles.

Oct 29, 2023 3:46 AM Read more >

All Blacks proud of brave 14-man effort that almost won them the Rugby World Cup final

PARIS (AP) — This was the Rugby World Cup final New Zealand wasn't expected to reach.

Oct 28, 2023 6:51 PM Read more >