Rugby

Canada coach makes three changes for final tune-up game ahead of Rugby World Cup

Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made three changes to his lineup for Saturday's test match against No. 5 Ireland, the second-ranked Canadians' last outing ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Aug 7, 2025 9:51 AM Read more >

The dog ate my passport: Family pooch dogs rookie's All Blacks call-up

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Rookie Leroy Carter was still coming to terms with his inclusion in the All Blacks squad to play in Argentina in the opening rounds of the Rugby Championship when he made the shocking discovery.

Aug 7, 2025 1:00 AM Read more >

Wallabies hooker David Porecki retires from rugby

SYDNEY (AP) — Hooker David Porecki, who was a late injury withdrawal from Australia's lineup for the third test against the British and Irish Lions last weekend, has announced his retirement.

Aug 5, 2025 1:34 AM Read more >

Lions hooker Dan Sheehan suspended for four matches after reckless ruck clearout

SYDNEY (AP) — British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan was suspended for four matches on Monday for his illegal ruck clearout of Australia's Tom Lynagh at the weekend.

Aug 4, 2025 8:47 AM Read more >

All Blacks select 4 uncapped players in a squad beset by injuries for the Rugby Championship

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has selected loose-forward Simon Parker among four uncapped players in his extended squad for the Rugby Championship which begins for New Zealand with back-to-back matches in Argent

Aug 3, 2025 7:18 PM Read more >

One-match ban leaves England's Packer available for Women's Rugby World Cup opener

LONDON (AP) — Flanker Marlie Packer will be available for England's opening match in the Women's Rugby World Cup after she received a one-match ban on Sunday.

Aug 3, 2025 8:39 AM Read more >

Wallabies win 22-12 to deny Lions a tour clean sweep in wild third test

SYDNEY (AP) — The Wallabies prevented a British and Irish Lions clean sweep of its Australian tour with a rousing 22-12 win in the third rugby test on a night of wild weather Saturday at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium.

Aug 2, 2025 8:39 AM Read more >

Canadian women defeat U.S. 42-10 in final home game before Rugby World Cup

OTTAWA — Canada scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to dispatch the United States 42-10 Friday in its final home game before heading to Europe for the Rugby World Cup later this month.

Aug 1, 2025 7:34 PM Read more >

Australia's injury woes continue as Pollard steps in for Porecki in third test against Lions

SYDNEY (AP) — Another injury has forced late changes to Australia's lineup for the third rugby test against the British and Irish Lions, with Billy Pollard promoted to start at hooker after David Porecki and Matt Faessler were ruled out of Saturday's

Aug 1, 2025 1:40 AM Read more >

Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions focussed only on a historic series victory in Australia

SYDNEY (AP) — When talk of a 3-nil series sweep started in the week leading up to the second test, British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell was careful to play down those prospects in the full expectation of a potent comeback from Australia.

Aug 1, 2025 1:03 AM Read more >