Rugby Brain Injury Case Suffers Major Legal Blow
A judge has denied appeals in the rugby brain injury case, putting up to 80% of league and 20% of union claims at risk of being struck out. Read the latest on the legal battle.
A judge has denied appeals in the rugby brain injury case, putting up to 80% of league and 20% of union claims at risk of being struck out. Read the latest on the legal battle.
Bath Rugby scored eight tries in a dominant 50-14 victory over Newcastle Falcons, reclaiming top spot in the Premiership. Read the full match report and analysis.
Bristol Bears ran in six tries in a dominant 40-14 victory over a woeful Harlequins at Twickenham's Big Game. Read the full match report and analysis.
Oldham RLFC faces compulsory liquidation over unpaid tax bills, following Salford Red Devils' collapse. Read the latest on rugby league's financial woes.
A US Army veteran and legal permanent resident has been detained by ICE in Georgia, sparking outrage and legal action. Read the full story on the fight to stop his deportation.
Gloucester Rugby staged a stunning late comeback to beat Castres 29-27 in a Champions Cup thriller at Kingsholm. Read the full match report and analysis.
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne opens up about her World Cup win, ADHD, and her mission to drive women's sport forward. Discover the person behind the player.
Scotland's 2026 World Cup group stage matches against Haiti, Brazil, and Morocco have been scheduled, with UK fans facing 2am and 11pm GMT kick-off times. Get the full fixture details and manager Steve Clarke's reaction.
Five years after The Guardian first revealed the legal action, over 1,000 former rugby players with neurodegenerative conditions remain trapped in protracted court battles. Discover why progress has stalled.
Germany has approved a voluntary conscription model, sending forms to young men from January 2025. This move aims to bolster its military amid rising European security concerns. Read the full analysis.
An 88-year-old army veteran forced to work five days a week will finally retire after strangers donated over £1.3 million. Read the heartwarming story of community support.
French clubs have won the last five Investec Champions Cup titles. As the competition kicks off, we analyse if any side can break their stranglehold before the Bilbao final.
A major evacuation is underway in Derby after police discovered potentially explosive materials. Over 200 households have been told to leave as the Army's bomb squad prepares a controlled explosion. Get the latest updates.
England captain Maro Itoje targets Rugby World Cup victory in Australia after a favourable draw places his side away from heavyweights South Africa and New Zealand. Read the full reaction.
England's wheelchair rugby league team makes history with a stunning World Cup final win over Australia, securing the Ashes in a monumental double triumph. Read the full story.
The pool stage draw for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia has been made at a VIP event hosted by John Eales. Discover the fixtures and key dates.
Pakistan's parliament passed a constitutional amendment granting army chief General Asim Munir control over all armed forces and lifelong legal immunity, a move critics call a 'constitutional coup'. Explore the implications for democracy.
A British military instructor from Dunfermline has been detained in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia and plotting assassinations. Read the full details of the shocking case.
The draw for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia sets the stage. Discover the new 24-team format, pool bands, and potential paths to the final.
ITV has secured a landmark £80m deal for the Nations Championship, ensuring every England rugby union Test will be free-to-air from 2026. A major boost for the sport's exposure.
As the Champions Cup enters its fourth decade, we revisit the tournament's wild history, from its humble 1995 beginnings in Romania to iconic moments like Bloodgate and Munster's miracles.
A 'hero' army sergeant died from internal bleeding after being pushed in a pub beer garden argument over chicken wings. His friend has been sentenced to over four years. Read the full story.
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth faces a disciplinary hearing and potential eight-week ban for alleged eye-gouging in South Africa's win over Wales. Full details on the incident and consequences.
Australia will discover their group stage opponents for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in a Sydney draw that sets up a favourable path to the knockout rounds. The expanded 24-team tournament will be held across seven cities.
A public inquiry hears a senior officer warned of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan, with allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of UK special forces command.
Henry Arundell scored two crucial tries as Bath staged a remarkable comeback from 14-0 down to defeat Saracens 36-29. The performance strengthens his case for England selection ahead of Steve Borthwick's squad decisions.
Bristol Bears dominate Northampton Saints 46-12 at Ashton Gate, ending Saints' unbeaten Premiership start after an early red card for Edoardo Todaro. Read the full match report.
The proposed R360 breakaway rugby competition delays launch by two years until 2028 amid international opposition. Strategic decision or sign of trouble?
England cricket fans increased spending by 59% after first Test defeat in Perth, while Australian fans tightened belts. New data reveals surprising post-match spending patterns.
The ambitious R360 rugby franchise league postpones its launch to 2028. Get the latest on the strategic delay, union threats, and new 2028 timeline.