Global Sport Group kicks off €2.7bn debt-raising process
CVC Capital Partners' Global Sport Group, owner of Six Nations and La Liga stakes, is raising billions in debt to fund a global sports acquisition spree. Read the full story.
CVC Capital Partners' Global Sport Group, owner of Six Nations and La Liga stakes, is raising billions in debt to fund a global sports acquisition spree. Read the full story.
Exeter Chiefs' Tony Rowe calls for rugby to adopt US sports models with quarters & fan engagement to attract younger audiences. Can radical change save the sport?
Premier Sports secures rights to broadcast five key Six Nations fixtures in the UK, starting with Scotland vs Italy in February. The deal strengthens its rugby portfolio without affecting free-to-air coverage.
As legendary rugby correspondent Stephen Jones steps aside after 42 years, his core lessons on courage and preserving the game's spirit are more vital than ever. We examine the pressing issues facing rugby union today.
Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege suffers a second major hack in a week, with players receiving 67-day bans referencing the viral 'six seven' meme. Servers are down as the company investigates.
Educators argue that harmless trends like the 'six-seven' phrase are crucial for social development and classroom connection. Discover why shared silliness fosters learning, not idiocy.
Bath secured a dramatic 33-26 Premiership Rugby win over Exeter Chiefs with a last-minute try from Arthur Green, denying a stunning Exeter comeback from 26-0 down. Read the full match report.
Harry Randall is back for Bristol Bears ahead of schedule and targeting a Six Nations call-up. Read how the scrum-half and his in-form team are building momentum.
Private equity giant CVC Capital Partners is finalising external investment for its $14bn Global Sport Group, paving the way for major new sports acquisitions in 2026. Read the exclusive details.
Discover how Jamaican rugby, powered by UK-based talent and volunteer coaches, is building a sustainable pathway with an ambitious goal: qualifying for the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
A Reading primary school teacher argues the viral 'six-seven' phrase fosters mindlessness, not hope, and warns against blindly following social media trends. Read his full critique.
A major security breach at Ubisoft forced Rainbow Six Siege offline after hackers distributed billions in credits. Servers are back, but the marketplace remains closed. Read the latest.
Award-winning Guardian sport photographer Tom Jenkins shares his favourite images of 2024, from England's Women's Rugby World Cup triumph to Crystal Palace's historic FA Cup win. Discover the stories behind the shots.
Greg Fisilau starred as Exeter Chiefs secured a 24-10 Premiership win over Leicester Tigers, moving to within a point of leaders Northampton Saints. Read the full match report and analysis.
Relive England's historic Rugby World Cup 2025 victory over Canada. A record 81,885 fans witnessed Zoe Aldcroft lift the trophy in a landmark moment for women's rugby.
A Tommy Freeman hat-trick inspired Northampton Saints to a stunning 41-21 away win over Bath, sending them top of the Gallagher Premiership table. Read the full match report.
The parents of Lisa Smith, 33, pay tribute after her death in Huddersfield. Nearly £18,000 has been raised to support her six children. A man has been charged.
Chile's head coach Pablo Lemoine reacts to facing New Zealand and Australia in the 2027 Rugby World Cup, praises the new format, and calls for more support for developing nations.
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.
From the triumphant return of Prime Video's Fallout to revealing letters from William Golding's editor, discover the week's must-see TV, film, and books. Dive into our curated cultural guide.
Oldham RLFC faces compulsory liquidation over unpaid tax bills, following Salford Red Devils' collapse. Read the latest on rugby league's financial woes.
Björn Sibbern, CEO of Six Swiss Exchange, challenges the narrative of a European IPO flight to the US, arguing the trend is more pronounced for London. Discover his insights on market competition and future prospects.
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.
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.
South Africa's Eben Etzebeth receives a 12-match suspension for eye-gouging Wales flanker Alex Mann. Read the full details of the ban and its implications for the Sharks.
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.
TNT Sports suffers a double blow as it loses UK rights to the Champions League and international rugby. Analysis reveals the broadcaster's strategy to balance the books and future challenges.