Prodigy Petaia back in Wallabies fold ahead of Cup tilt Precocious outside back Jordan Petaia is back in the Wallabies squad for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as Australia brace for the Springboks. AAP · Sep 14
Private money is coming to NZ netball. Other sports should be paying close attention New Zealand’s netball establishment is about to try a very different game plan. The Conversation · Sep 13
South Africa 43-28 New Zealand: fourth and final rugby union Test – as it happened Kurt-Lee Arendse scores from his own half to swing a 10-try thriller in Baltimore as South Africa win the series with New Zealand by three Tests to one. The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as Springboks seal series against All Blacks in Baltimore The Springboks sealed success with a 43-28 win in Baltimore The Independent UK · Sep 12
Wallaroos scare England but fail 'mission impossible' Australia's rugby women held a shock halftime lead but their dream of beating England's seemingly invincible world champions was eventually buried. AAP · Sep 12
Cheetahs pounce to title three-peat; Blues into men's, women's grand finals Saturday sports wrap: Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League, Hunter Central Coast AFL. Newcastle Herald · Sep 12
Ellie Kildunne: ‘I have had to look in the mirror quite a lot and stick to my values’ The Red Roses star with the famous curls on her shock Harlequins exit and why she can’t look too far ahead ‘because I will lose where my feet are’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
Tokelau's 1976 sports day is now 50; founder returns with 4 generations What began as a small community sports gathering in 1976 has grown into one of the most important celebrations for Tokelauans in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Tokelau Easter Festival now brings together communities from New Zealand, Australia, Hawai‘i and the three atolls of Tokelau for several days of sport, culture,… The Times of India · Sep 11
Springboks v All Blacks a US World Cup preview in Baltimore as thrilling series goes down to the wire ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ will culminate on US soil on Saturday, a staging post on the road to America hosting the World Cup in 2031 The Guardian - US · Sep 11
Red Roses star Maddie Feaunati: Why I went to therapy after winning the World Cup EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Exclusive interview: A year on from reaching the top of the rugby world, the England No 8 sits down with Harry Latham-Coyle to reflect on a whirlwind two years and look to the future The Independent UK · Sep 11
Tears for slain footy player as killer rapper jailed The family of a beloved local rugby league player wiped away tears while hearing about his final moments when attacked outside a fast food restaurant. AAP · Sep 11
World Rugby floats plans for Six Nations match in US but England unlikely to participate World Rugby wants a Six Nations match to be staged in the US and has offered financial incentives to the unions to do so The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
'When I am gliding around the court, I forget my troubles and feel exhilarated' Aakeeshen was a disruptive boy who was going nowhere — until he found basketball. Plus, England rugby stars back our campaign Evening Standard · Sep 10
Suaalii keeps ‘open mindset’ to Wallabies position amid rising expectations for Rugby World Cup Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii won’t specialise in one on-field role yet as Australia coach Les Kiss faces multiple selection conundrums The Guardian - AU · Sep 10
Newcastle Herald · Sep 10 'We're doing it for him': Cardiff vow to win it for Steve on a huge grand final day The Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League grand finals are on this Saturday.
AAP · Sep 10 Don't play the victim: The mantra behind Warriors' run The Warriors have been forced to use seven separate halves pairings this season alone, with their run to second on the NRL ladder defying rugby league logic.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9 England to extend Borthwick contract as Pollock closes on £400,000 Northampton deal Steve Borthwick will be handed a contract extension until after the 2028 Six Nations, giving the Rugby Football Union time to identify his successor if England flop at the World Cup next year
The Independent UK · Sep 9 England to make major change to kit after striking sponsorship deal with Lloyds Bank The bank’s name will be worn on the back of players’ shirts in a lucrative new partnership
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Report says Australian study finds 31 rugby league players with brain disease CTE The Australian Broadcasting Corp. says a study has found that 31 rugby league players have been diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
Evening Standard · Sep 8 Prime Video releases first-look images of Boys Of Tommen series The images feature actor Connor Sanchez as rugby player Johnny Walsh and actress Nancy Sturridge as main character Shannon Lynch.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 How the smaller ball trial in WXV has brought ‘mixed bag of emotions’ The trial has caused heated debate in women’s rugby, with England’s Zoe Harrison calling it the ‘worst decision ever’, but others more open to it
AAP · Sep 8 'New levels': Pacific to reap rewards from MCG NFL game Star LA Rams receiver Puka Nacua has outlined how the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia will benefit the Pacific community.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8 ‘We’ve got grand final tickets’: Belief builds in Auckland amid Warriors NRL fever Despite just missing out on the minor premiership, fans are daring to dream as the Wahs emerge as the most-loved rugby team in the city
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Paris trial opens in Federico Martín Aramburú killing, 4 years after fatal shooting Four people, including two linked to France's extreme right, are set to stand trial in Paris for the killing of former Argentina rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú
Radio France Internationale · Sep 7 Far-right activists stand trial in Paris over killing of rugby star Aramburu Two far-right activists go on trial in Paris on Monday over the 2022 killing of former Argentina rugby international Federico Martin Aramburu, who was shot dead following a late-night altercation in the French capital.