UN Criticises New Zealand Over Māori Rights Failures
A damning UN report accuses New Zealand of backsliding on Māori rights and breaching the Treaty of Waitangi. Read the full findings and the government's response.
A damning UN report accuses New Zealand of backsliding on Māori rights and breaching the Treaty of Waitangi. Read the full findings and the government's response.
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.
Former US President Joe Biden condemned Republicans for weaponising transgender rights, urging the LGBTQ+ community to 'fight back' against Trump's administration at a Washington DC conference.
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.
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.
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal protection after six months from 1 Jan 2027. Angela Rayner secured a faster timeline after talks with Business Secretary Peter Kyle. Read the details.
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.
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
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.
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.
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.
Acclaimed cartoonist Martin Rowson delivers scathing visual commentary on Labour's controversial workers' rights manifesto changes. Discover the artistic protest.
The proposed R360 breakaway rugby competition delays launch by two years until 2028 amid international opposition. Strategic decision or sign of trouble?
Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Wolf Alice join Olly Alexander's Trans Mission charity concert at Wembley Arena to support trans rights and fight discrimination. Tickets on sale December 2nd.
The ambitious R360 rugby franchise league postpones its launch to 2028. Get the latest on the strategic delay, union threats, and new 2028 timeline.
Keir Starmer faces backbench fury after ditching day-one unfair dismissal protection. Labour MPs call it a 'complete betrayal' of manifesto promises. Read the full story.
Labour government makes surprise U-turn on manifesto commitment to day-one unfair dismissal protection, sparking backlash from unions and MPs while business groups welcome the compromise.
The government has abandoned controversial 'day-one' employment rights after House of Lords pressure. Discover how the new six-month rule will affect UK businesses and workers.
Former England Sevens captain Ollie Phillips calls for Premiership Rugby to introduce player auctions and university drafts to revolutionise the sport's transfer market and boost engagement.
Labour faces accusations of a second manifesto breach in two days after watering down its promise to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from day one.
The government has reversed its promise to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Find out what this means for employees and businesses.
The government has reversed its pledge to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Discover what this means for your employment rights.