Rugby

Jul 26, 2018

Judge orders Samoa rugby player to stay in US until trial

A player for Samoa's national rugby team has been ordered released from a San Francisco jail but he cannot leave the country pending trial on charges that he attacked players from Wales

Jul 23, 2018

New Zealand men complete World Cup Sevens double for Kiwis

New Zealand has won a World Cup Sevens double for the second time after the men's team beat England 33-12 in San Francisco to follow the Black Ferns' win in the women's tournament

Jul 22, 2018

New Zealand repeat as Women's Rugby World Cup champions

The Black Ferns stood shoulder to shoulder Saturday as their national anthem played and day turned to dusk by the San Francisco Bay

Jul 22, 2018

England beat hosts USA to advance to semis at RWC Sevens

England down USA in extra time to advance to RWC Sevens semis; NZ edge out France

Jul 21, 2018

No major upsets with new format at Rugby World Cup Sevens

The new knockout format didn't claim any major upset victims during the first day of the Rugby World Cup Sevens on Friday

Jun 25, 2018

After 5-test losing streak, England's Jones still believes

Eddie Jones will review the South Africa tour with Rugby Football Union chief executive Steve Brown this week still convinced England can win the Rugby World Cup next year

Jun 23, 2018

Japan overpowers Georgia 28-0 in rain

Japan made light of rain and slippery conditions to steamroll Georgia 28-0 in Toyota and finish its June rugby series in style

Jun 17, 2018

United States scores historic 30-29 win over Scotland

United States beats Scotland 30-29 for first win over a Tier One nation

Jun 16, 2018

Italy beats Japan 25-22 in 2nd test to level series

Italy beats Japan 25-22 in 2nd test, levels 2-test series 1-1

Jun 14, 2018

Italy make 2 changes for 2nd test vs. Japan

1-0 down in 2-match series, Italy makes 2 changes for 2nd test vs. Japan