New Zealand Rugby has dismissed head coach Scott Robertson after a troubled year. The move follows player unrest and heavy defeats, casting doubt on the All Blacks' 2027 World Cup hopes. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive: The Rugby Football Union will refuse to sanction London Irish or Ealing Trailfinders joining the United Rugby Championship, City AM understands. Discover the future of English rugby.
Nike is back as the British & Irish Lions kit maker after over three decades, signing a deal to supply both the men's and inaugural women's teams for the 2027 tours. Discover the details.
Shaun Wane has left his role as England head coach immediately. The RFL now seeks a part-time successor for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup following last autumn's 3-0 Ashes defeat.
The reborn London Broncos, led by an Australian consortium, make their Championship debut this Sunday. Discover their ambitious plans for Super League glory and a new matchday experience in the capital.
The London Broncos plan a move to the Twickenham Stoop for a Challenge Cup game this season. Read the latest on their new Australian ownership and stadium strategy.
Bath fly-half Finn Russell anticipates a physical battle against Scottish teammates as Bath host Edinburgh in a crucial Champions Cup pool decider on Friday night.
Bedford Tigers celebrate their maiden Challenge Cup triumph, defeating Medway Dragons. Discover how community clubs lit up rugby league's famous competition this weekend.
Discover The Cabbage Patch in Twickenham, the world-famous rugby pub opposite the station. A must-visit for match-day atmosphere, pints, and private screenings. Read more.
Bristol's stunning win in Pretoria and Northampton's Bath victory highlight rugby's tactical evolution. As data analysis grows, the value of attacking risk and style remains paramount ahead of the Six Nations.
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?
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.
Marvin Ducksch scores twice as Birmingham City end their winless run with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Championship leaders Coventry City in a Midlands derby. Read the full match report.
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.
Magnus Carlsen overcomes dramatic mishaps to secure a historic double at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Doha, claiming his 19th and 20th world titles. Discover how the Norwegian chess genius triumphed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AS Roma are in advanced talks to sign Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee, dealing a blow to West Ham and Leeds United's January transfer plans. Get the latest details.
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.
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.