Rugby

Tupou and White return as Wallabies aim to avoid a British and Irish Lions' series sweep

SYDNEY (AP) — Taniela Tupou has been recalled at tighthead and Nic White will return for his final international appearance in a reworked Wallabies lineup trying to prevent the British and Irish Lions completing a 3-0 series sweep on Saturday night.

Jul 31, 2025 12:49 AM Read more >

NOLA Gold folds, two California teams join forces in Major League Rugby shuffle

Major League Rugby, which operated with 11 teams this season, is down to nine. NOLA Gold, based in the New Orleans suburb of Metairie, said Wednesday it will not be part of the pro rugby league in 2026.

Jul 30, 2025 7:55 PM Read more >

New role for Sophie de Goede as Canada hosts the U.S. in final home World Cup tune-up

Star forward Sophie de Goede returns to the starting lineup Friday as the second-ranked Canadian women host the 10th-ranked U.S. in Ottawa in their final home game before leaving for the Rugby World Cup.

Jul 30, 2025 2:19 PM Read more >

Europe’s top division in rugby league will expand to 14 teams from 2026

HEADINGLEY, England (AP) — Clubs in the Super League, the top-tier of European rugby league, have voted to increase the number of teams in the competition to 14 from next season.

Jul 28, 2025 2:24 PM Read more >