Tag: Rugby union
Lions schedule in SA changed, almost certainly no fans
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The British and Irish Lions' match schedule for their rugby tour of South Africa has been changed to mitigate...
2 England rugby coaches leave roles after Six Nations
LONDON — Two members of Eddie Jones’ backroom staff stepped down Friday in the wake of England’s worst performance in the Six Nations rugby...
Women’s Rugby World Cup to kick off in October 2022
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Women’s World Cup in New Zealand will kick off in October next year after a delay of more than...
Rugby’s home nations could have crowds for July tests
LONDON — While the cream of Britain's and Ireland's rugby players are in South Africa, their national teammates will have tests of their own...
Alun Wyn Jones to captain Lions for South Africa tour
LONDON — Wales great Alun Wyn Jones was selected as captain of the British and Irish Lions for the first time for the tour...
More than 400 days between home matches for A-League team
SYDNEY — It's been a long time between home matches for the A-League's Wellington Phoenix: more than 400 days in fact. The coronavirus-forced drought...
NZ Rugby votes to sell commercial share to US investors
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Rugby will move ahead with a plan to sell a 12.5 percent stake in its commercial rights, mainly...
NZ Rugby debates selling All Blacks share to US investors
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Rugby will face a momentous decision on the future of the All Blacks at its annual meeting Thursday,...
One year on, Australian uniforms unveiled for Tokyo Olympics
SYDNEY — The topical color was yellow on Wednesday. The plan is to convert that to gold.
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6N: France makes 5 changes for title decider vs. Scotland
PARIS — Romain Ntamack will start at flyhalf for France in one of five team changes for the Six Nations Championship decider against Scotland...