The Saracens decision that shows how the Champions Cup has lost its lustre None of the club's England stars will travel to Toulon this weekend, placing player workloads and a flawed competition back in the spotlight ... $$ independent.co.uk independent.co.uk / feeds independent-co-uk-sport .. independent-co-uk-sport-rugby / / #sports / / 16 days 16d Share
Worcester Warriors return confirmed as club earn entry into revamped second tier Warriors entered administration in September 2022 with debts of around £25million ... $$ independent.co.uk independent.co.uk / feeds independent-co-uk-sport .. independent-co-uk-sport-rugby / / #sports / / 17 days 17d Share
Former Australian rugby star Jordan Petaia signs NFL deal with Los Angeles Chargers Petaia appeared at two World Cups for the Wallabies but will now pursue the NFL as a tight end ... $$ independent.co.uk independent.co.uk / feeds independent-co-uk-sport .. independent-co-uk-sport-rugby / / #sports / / 17 days 17d Share
Saracens boss defends resting England stars for Champions Cup clash after claims of disrespect Mark McCall will take Saracens to Toulon in the absence of skipper Maro Itoje and others ... $$ independent.co.uk independent.co.uk / feeds independent-co-uk-sport .. independent-co-uk-sport-rugby / / #sports / / 18 days 18d Share
Duhan van der Merwe's British and Lions hopes given boost after injury update Scans on an ankle injury suggest that the Scottish wing is in line to return ahead of the tour ... $$ independent.co.uk independent.co.uk / feeds independent-co-uk-sport-rugby .. independent-co-uk-sport / / #sports / / 18 days 18d Share
Injury update means Duhan van der Merwe is on track for action with Lions Edinburgh say the South Africa-born 29-year-old is scheduled to return some time next month. $$ independent.co.uk independent.co.uk / feeds independent-co-uk-sport .. independent-co-uk-sport-rugby / / #sports / / 19 days 19d Share
The All Blacks and Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally settle sponsorship dispute New Zealand Rugby accused Ineos of breaching its sponsorship contract by missing a payment instalment but the sides have come to an agreement ... $$ independent.co.uk independent.co.uk / feeds independent-co-uk-sport .. independent-co-uk-sport-rugby / / #sports / / 19 days 19d Share
Ireland end long Women's Six Nations wait with victory over Italy Ireland swept to a 54-12 win in Parma to record their first away win in the Women's Six Nations since 2021 ... $$ independent.co.uk independent.co.uk / feeds independent-co-uk-sport .. independent-co-uk-sport-rugby / / #sports / / 21 days 21d Share
Maddie Feaunati stakes claim for World Cup spot as Ellie Kildunne hat-trick helps Red Roses thrash Wales Wales 12-67 England: The Red Roses ran in 11 tries to thrash Wales in front of a record crowd in Cardiff ... $$ independent.co.uk independent.co.uk / feeds independent-co-uk-sport .. independent-co-uk-sport-rugby / / #sports / / 22 days 22d Share
France make piece of Women's Six Nations history in win over Scotland France 38-15 Scotland: Pauline Bourdon Sansus nailed a long-range drop goal, the first in the Women's Six Nations for 11 years, as Les Bleues sealed a bonus-point win ... $$ independent.co.uk independent.co.uk / feeds independent-co-uk-sport .. independent-co-uk-sport-rugby / / #sports / / 22 days 22d Share