Bath rugby star putting soul back into century-old Somerset butchers

A Bristol butcher and a Bath Rugby hooker have joined forces to breathe new life into a century-old butchers’ shop in the village of Chew Magna. Dave Kelly, who founded Clifton’s Ruby & White in 2012 and authored Great Meat , has launched Kelly’s with …

Rugby union community carries on

THE Sports Tok 7s tournament over the Easter long weekend reaffirmed that, despite the ongoing suspension of its top administration, rugby remains a powerful force in Papua New Guinea. While governance challenges persist, the commitment of players, …

Wells Rugby Club could relocate to make room for 106 homes

Wells Rugby Club could relocate to a new site on the western edge of the city to make room for 106 new homes. The rugby club currently plays its home matches off Charter Way, with two full-size pitches being in place near Wells Sports and Fitness Centre. …

Chico native joins USA Rugby's Under-14 squad

Conner Blair and Team USA hit the ground running against the best in Spain as the Under 14 squad won all but one of their matches on the rugby pitch in Spain. CHICO, Calif. - Conner Blair, a promising rugby talent from Chico, recently represented Team USA …

Rugby league: Bears celebrate NRL return in Western Australia

The NRL is set to expand into Perth after the Australian Rugby League Commission agreed in principle to a revised proposal from the Western Australia government for an NRL team. The ARLC have signed off on an increased offer from WA Premier Roger Cook, …

Lai Valley rugby league launched at Munihu

rugby league: Lai Valley Rugby Football League (LVRFL) was officially launched at Munihu Station in the Mendi-Munihu District, Southern Highlands province last Saturday. The launch brought together leaders, local elites, and the people of Lai Valley in a …

Rugby-'Grumpy old b*****' Penney focused on Crusaders, not contract

(Reuters) -Canterbury Crusaders coach Rob Penney has put aside contract talks with club management to focus on the team's run to the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs, chief executive Colin Mansbridge said. The Crusaders are second on the table ahead of …

Dad's 'tennis injury' was actually a rugby ball-sized tumour

When Richard Driver started experiencing back and stomach pain he thought he had just suffered an injury while playing tennis. The dad-of-two suffered with symptoms for a few months before a scan revealed a shocking rugby ball-sized tumour in his abdomen. …

Thrills, tries and team spirit: Easter weekend belongs to schoolboy rugby

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe Returns to International Rugby with Eyes on 2025 World Cup

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is a two-time Olympic champion in rugby sevens ©TRU In a major boost for New Zealand rugby, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has announced her return to the international stage, reversing her decision to retire following the 2024 Paris …