When Ireland take to the pitch for their final World Cup Pool game on Sunday it won't just be fans in the stands that are cheering them on, the women's team have inspired a new generation of players ...

PARIS (AP) — Former France forward Paul Willemse announced his retirement from rugby on Monday after sustaining multiple concussions during his career. The South Africa-born lock has not played since ...

Another rugby season is on the horizon, and the question arises; do you push your battered old boots through another few months, or is it time to invest in a fresh pair built for peak performance? It ...

LONDON (AP) — France captain Manaé Feleu and flanker Axelle Berthoumieu will miss the Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal against England after failing to overturn their suspensions on Tuesday. The ...

SYDNEY, Sept 26 (Reuters) - England forward Victor Radley has made himself unavailable for the Ashes series against Australia after being slapped with a lengthy ban by his club Sydney Roosters for his ...

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Sri Lanka Rugby President Pavithra Fernando praised Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage for his "hard work and commitment" that saved the nation from a possible ...