October 16, 2022 Australian, Fijian rugby players join in emotional prayers and hymns after rousing match Australia may have defeated Fiji in their Rugby League World Cup matchup but players from both squads joined together in song and prayer afterward.
August 5, 2022 Rugby player acquitted of domestic violence charges after finding ex-fiancee engaging in sex act with teammate Michael Lichaa, an Australian rugby pro, was acquitted of domestic violence charges Friday following a trial during which he detailed a 2021 incident involving his former fiancee.
June 20, 2022 International Rugby League bars transwomen from women's international matches until policy is developed International Rugby League barred transgender women from sanctioned women's international rugby league matches.
November 27, 2021 Omicron variant disrupts sporting events in Africa The omicron variant is already having an effect on the sports world about 21 months after games and events were put on pause when the coronavirus pandemic first exploded.
October 22, 2021 Hope, trepidation as US Eagles face All Blacks in Washington The US Eagles will host three-time world champion New Zealand on Saturday in a one-off rugby test at Washington's FedEx Field, accompanied by familiar feelings of hope and trepidation.
September 19, 2021 French rugby match sees brutal tackle in the middle of tight game Rugby can sometimes be one of the most brutal sports in the world, and a French rugby player found that out the hard way Saturday.
August 3, 2021 Australian athletes allegedly damaged Olympic rooms, under investigation for 'unacceptable' behavior on flight Several Australian athletes have come under fire this week after damaging their rooms at the Olympic village and “unacceptable behaviour” on their flights back home, according to multiple reports.
July 29, 2021 US rugby star Ilona Maher delivers brutal stiff-arm in Olympics matchup vs. Japan American rugby sevens star Ilona Maher delivered a brutal stiff-arm in the United States’ Olympic matchup against Japan on Thursday.
July 11, 2021 New-look Ireland hammers US 71-10 in Dublin A new-look Ireland passed an audition when it thrashed the United States 71-10 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
July 8, 2021 Ireland pick 8 newcomers to face US at Lansdowne Road A preview of Ireland's shadow squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup could be on show when it tackles the United States on Saturday at Lansdowne Road.