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Australia and Fiji Players celebrate victory after the final matches on day two of the HSBC SVNS at The Sevens Stadium on December 01, 2024, in Dubai

Dubai Sets The Pace For The 2025 HSBC SVNS 2025 With Electrifying Rugby

By Phoebe Awiti Australia worked hard to secure its fifth successive women’s tournament victory in Dubai. In a match which finished 28-24. against Olympic champ

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South Africa's Rugby Reign Ends In Thrilling Upset By New Zealand's All Blacks At Dubai Sevens

Kenya’s Rugby 7s Squad Shows Grit And Promise Despite Dubai Disappointments

Fiji Ends Long Title Drought With Cup Final Victory Over Spain In HSBC SNVS Finals

HSBC SVNS Rugby Series Kicks Off In Dubai With Excitement And Big Storylines

Scores To Settle In The Dubai’s Season Starter!

Antoine Dupont Is The Obvious Rugby Player of the Year

England’s Win Over Japan To End A Dreadful Run In The Autumn Series

Beyond the Numbers: The Controversy Surrounding Sweeney’s Salary Amid Staff Layoffs

Jones Sees Bittersweet Return To Twickenham As Japan Rugby Team Suffers Defeat

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Trailer Released For New Netflix Rugby Show

Antoine Dupont of France looks on as he leaves the stage after being named the World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year in partnership with HSBC during the World Rugby Awards on November 24, 2024 in Monaco

Les Bleus Star Antoine Dupont Named World Rugby Men's Sevens Player Of The Year

Antoine Dupont of France looks on as he leaves the stage after being named the World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year in partnership with HSBC during the World Rugby Awards on November 24, 2024 in Spain

Red Roses Star Ellie Kildunne Brings Home Top Prize For Exceptional Rugby Performances

South Africa v Wales - Qatar Airways Cup - Gareth Thomas of Wales is tackled by Franco Mostert of South Africa on 22nd Jun 2024. The two sides meet this Saturday 23rd November 2024 for what will be a fantastic showdown to close out a huge autumn

Weekend Clash Of The Titans In The Autumn Series

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Ilona Maher seen here in this press photo from the Bristol Bears has announced she will play for the team on a three month contract.

Ilona Maher Joins UK's Bristol Bears

Lili Dezou from France trying to tackle Samantha Sullivan from the USA at the HSBC SVNS Singapore on May 4, 2024. The USA Women’s team bagged 5th place in the Dubai HSBC SNVS series after defeating Ireland 17-7

Fresh Start In Cape Town As USA Teams Look To Build On Dubai Sevens Experience

Ilona Maher of the USA runs in to score a try during a previous match on January 28, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. Ilona Maher is set to switch to Premiership World Rugby in England

Rugby Sensation Ilona Maher Set To Ignite XVs Career In England Following RFU Visa Approval

A Rugby ball is seen during a High School match on July 27, 2019, in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Global Youth 7s Tournament will take place in Auckland, New Zealand, in December 2024, and the USA under-18 team will participate

USA U18s Rugby Ready To Shine On Global Stage

A general view of the Hanazono Rugby Stadium prior to the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup on September 21, 2024. RFCLA has signed two promising players into their 2025 season

Rugby Football Club Los Angeles Signs Dynamic Duo for 2025 Season

A file photo of USA Flanker Todd Cleveland (7) in 2016. Incoming coach Simon Amor has made several changes to the team ahead of the HSBC SVNS tour in Dubai and Cape Town after their win against Spain

Rugby USA: Fresh Faces And Familiar Figures Lead The Charge Into World Cup Qualifying Year

USA Wing Takudzwa Ngwenya (14) scores a try during a past rugby match between the USA and Argentina on February 6, 2016. The USA will face Spain after their recent win against Tonga

USA Eagles Bracing For Set Piece Battle In Spain Rugby Test

Jenn Salomon (C) holds up the trophy as teammates cheer after winning on June 17, 2023. Team USA will host its first rugby competition on home ground since Paris

Elite Rugby Showdown: PR7s All-Stars To Face US And Canadian National Teams This Weekend

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Tom Wright celebrates after scoring the Wallabies sixth try, on Sunday 17 November 2024, at Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Australia Beat Wales In The Autumn International Series 2024

Darcy Graham is now level with Duhan van der Merwe as Scotland's all-time leading try scorer with 29. The Scotland player races towards the whitewash to sore his 29th Test try at the Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh Scotland, on 16 November 2024

Scotland Secures A Commanding 59-21 Victory

Ireland's lock Joe McCarthy reacts after scoring his team's third try in a hard-fought 22-19 victory over Argentina in Dublin at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 15/11/2024

Ireland's Narrow Win In The Autumn Nations’ Series Dublin 2024

Newly elected World Rugby Chair Dr. Brett Robinson holding a press conference on November 14, 2024. He congratulated Egypt, Guatemala, and Lesotho for achieving full member status

Rugby's Global Reach Expands As Three Nations Earn Full Membership

General View of Thomond Park in Ireland on January 19, 2019. Top rugby players are rumored to jump ship to new competition

Rugby Union's Future In Jeopardy As Elite Players Weigh Up Breakaway Option

Mathieu Jalibert of Bordeaux Begles during a friendly match on August 30, 2024. Jalibert protested his exclusion from the starting line, refusing to be a substitute

"Everyone Has Their Own Emotions": Galthie Defends France’s Jalibert's Decision to Bench Himself

Dr. Brett Robinson (L) is pictured with outgoing World Rugby Chair Bill Beaumont (R) on November 14, 2024. Robinson was appointed as the new Chair of World Rugby

New Era For Rugby As Brett Robinson Takes The Helm As World Rugby Chair

Eddie Jones looks on prior to the Autumn Nations Series on November 09, 2024. Eddie Jones' style of management has recently been criticized

Cipriani Slams Eddie Jones Over Bullying Claims

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Julianne Hough, Ilona Maher, and Alan Bastern during a DWTS episode on Nov. 12. Maher humbly took responsibility for a recent misstep with humor

"That Was Me" - Ilona Maher Opens Up About Epic Stunt Fail on DWTS

England's Courtney Winfield –Hill (R) and Charis Pavely on September 14 2024 at Castle Avenue, Dublin after their sides victory over Ireland in women’s T20

Former Rugby League Star Joins England Women's Coaching Team

South Africa line-up during the Autumn Nations Series on November 13, 2021. Coach Erasmus has shifted away from the controversial 7/1 split to a 5/3 bench configuration

Springboks Tinker With Tactics, Move Away From Controversial Bench Split, Adopting A 5/3 Approach

Claudia MacDonald of England in action on 25th March 2023. Red Roses will enter the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw as the number one seed

England Crowned Back-to-Back WXV Champions, Enters World Cup Draw as Top-Rated Team

Illustration of Game Ball on September 23, 2023. World Council has approved four new laws to boost pace, player protection, and entertainment

Rugby Laws Revamped: Faster Game, Fewer Stoppages

Kenyan players form a circle during the men's Rugby Sevens in France on July 25, 2024. Shujaa returns to the 7s circuit after a season away.

Back To Business: Kenya Rugby Union And Shujaa Players Resolve Contract Dispute

Rassie Erasmus, South Africa Head Coach, on November 10, 2024. He has been criticized for utilizing a bench predominantly made up of forwards featuring a 7-1 split

"Bomb Squad' Fury: British Critic Blasts South Africa’s Rassie Erasmus' 'Arrogant' Squad Selection

Suliasi Vunivalu of the Reds with the ball in a past match on May 18, 2024, in Suva, Fiji. He has been left out of the Red’s squad for 2025

Bye-Bye Brisbane: Suliasi Vunivalu Set To Trade Reds For La Rochelle In French Rugby Revolution

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English referee Christophe Ridley (R) with Scotland's lock Scott Cummings (L) on November 10, 2024. Cummings has been banned for one week following a foul on South Africa’s Mostert

Scotland's Scott Cummings Sent Off for One Week After TMO Upholds Red Card

Kenya players celebrate winning during the Men’s Rugby Sevens on July 27, 2024, in France. Kenya’s victory against Uganda in the Elgon Cup boosted their world rankings

Kenya Climbs World Rugby Rankings After Elgon Cup Win

SA's Siya Kolisi runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Huw Jones of Scotland during the Autumn Nations Series on November 10, 2024 in Scotland. South Africa has reclaimed the number one spot in world rugby rankings following their win

Springboks' Hard-Fought Win Over Scotland Sends Them Soaring In Rankings

Qais Al Dhalai speaks to the media during the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens Press Conference on November 28, 2018, in UAE. Al Dhalai was recently elected for a second term as Asia Rugby President

Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai Secures Second Term With Overwhelming Support

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England v Australia - Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London, Britain - November 9, 2024

Rejuvenated Wallabies Claim An Impressive Win Against England

Jaden Hendrikse passes the ball out of the ruck as South Africa leads a 14-man Scotland at Murray field. on 10th November 2024

Autumn Nation Series 2024

The USA defense held firm in a 21-17 win over Portugal

USA Rugby Defeats Portugal 21-17

Rodrigo Fernandez of Chile runs with the ball during a match between Chile and Canada on October 9, 2021 in Valparaiso, Chile. Chile will face Canada on November 9 in Bucharest.

Neutral Grounds, Familiar Foes: Chile And Canada Meet In Rugby Internationals in Bucharest

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Siya Kolisi of South Africa celebrates with wife Rachel Smith and family after defeating New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match on October 28, 2023. Kolisi has made a poignant return to social media following the heartbreaking divorce announcement.

Two-Time World Cup Winner Siya Kolisi Returns To Social Media With Heartfelt Message Amid Divorce Announcement

Stuart Hogg looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Newcastle Falcons and Exeter Chiefs at Kingston Park on November 26, 2023, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He is facing a serious domestic abuse charge.

Ex-Scotland Rugby Captain Stuart Hogg Admits To Five Years Of Domestic Abuse

A detailed view of the front of a match shirt of Scotland, featuring the Rugby World Cup France 2023, on September 30, 2023 in Lille, France. The partnership between World Rugby and Fanatics is set to oversee the distribution of official merchandise for the sport

Fanatics Score Global Rugby Merchandise Deal

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten in ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on October 29. Maher believes her journey is about being a voice for girls everywhere who might not find representation in conventional media

Dancing With Strength: Ilona Maher Shatters Stereotypes On 'Dancing With The Stars'

A general view of the USA Rugby goal line flag on July 12, 2024, in Washington, DC. The tournament in Oregon will be the first domestic rugby tournament for the USA Olympians since the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.

USA Eagles All Set to Face Portugal in November Showdown

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, Las Vegas, United States Published on April 18, 2020 vis David Lusvardi Unsplash

Las Vegas Increasingly America' s Home For Rugby

American rugby union player Ilona Maher watches the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on November 03, 2024, in New York City. She playfully expressed her skepticism about participating in a marathon.

Ilona Maher Laughs Off Gabby Thomas's Marathon Challenge

A general view of the USA Rugby goal line flag on July 12, 2024, in Washington, DC. The tournament in Oregon will be the first domestic rugby tournament for the USA Olympians since the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.

USA Rugby And Premier Rugby Sevens Join Forces For Thrilling PR7s All-Star Tournament

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Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps with the ball over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

NFL's Saquon Barkley Sparks "Leaping" Debate In Rugby World

2025 Will Be A Big Year For Women's Rugby Even Without The World Cup

England v New Zealand - Autumn Nations Series 2025 in London, England on November 02. Mark Tele'a of New Zealand scores the winning try despite the efforts of the England defence during match at Allianz Stadium.

Mark Tele'a Seals The Deal As All Blacks' Comeback Sees Off England

Ireland Rugby Squad Training and Media Conference in Faro, Portugal - 31 October 2024; Defence coach Simon Easterby speaking during an Ireland Rugby media conference at The Magnolia Hotel in Quinta da Lago, Portugal

Farrell Steps Aside For Lions, Easterby To Lead Ireland

A past match between Utah Warriors and New England Free Jacks on April 30, 2022

Rugby Star Sione Latu Trades Carolina For Utah, Brings Skill And Excitement To The Wasatch Front

Sep 15, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Ilona Maher at the 76th Emmy Awards

Dancing With The Stars Pro Alan Bersten Sticks Up For Ilona Maher After Judges' Harsh Scores

An important read on Rugby in France

Rugby Reads: "Le Coq: A Journey to the Heart of French Rugby"

A scene from 2019 Rugby X tournament at the O2 Arena in London

Time To Revive RugbyX

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Bryan Fitzgerald has signed a three-month contract with Munster Rugby after an impressive trial period.

Fitzgerald Earns Short-Term Munster Deal

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Hosts England are set to face the USA at the Stadium of Light

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fixtures Announced, England To Kick Off Against USA

Anton Forbes-Roberts has also been appointed Vice Chair of Internal Affairs

USA National Collegiate Rugby Welcomes New Board Members To Drive Growth And Development

The RFU has recently made an exciting announcement regarding the introduction of a non-contact version of rugby in schools across England

A New Era For Rugy: RFU Rolls Out New Non-Contact Rugby Format For Schools In England

Germany has maintained their ranking at 21 with a 0.49-point improvement following the win against Finland, with Finland dropping to 37th

Zimmat's Four-Try Heroics Lead Germany To Victory Over Finland

Wales’ most recent encounter with Canada occurred last October at the 2023 WXV 1 tournament, resulting in a 42-22 victory for Canada

Wales Captain Hannah Jones Ready To Face Canada At Rugby World Cup 2025

Ireland Co-captain Monaghan anticipates an exciting rematch against New Zealand at the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup tie in England

Ireland Confident Ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup Draw

By signing this framework, the JRFU pledges to take meaningful action on climate change

Japan Rugby Football Union Makes History On Environmental Sustainability

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New Zealand players celebrates win over Japan after securing 64-19 victory in Yokohama

All Blacks Dominate Japan in Tour Opener

Australian prop Eva Karpani runs with the ball during the WXV 2 2024 at Athlone Sports Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa

Reds Sign World-Class Prop Eva Karpani

All Blacks Centre Anton Lienert-Brown shares experience with severe anxiety and depression

All Blacks Rugby Star Opens Up About Crippling Anxiety

France’s Antoine Dupont playing during the Rugby World Cup at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris

Dupont Returns to France XVs Rugby Squad After Olympic Gold

Japan coach Eddie Jones has opted for a young squad to gain and grow in the game for their upcoming autumn Internationals

Japan Rugby Men Unveils New Generation Of Fly Halves For Autumn Internationals

Rugby star Ilona Maher continued her impressive run as a dancer embracing Luisa Madrigal for a jazz performance

USA Rugby Star Maher Channels Luisa Madrigal For Encanto DWTS Performance

Team United States on the podium after Women's Bronze final rugby sevens win over Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

USA Olympic Medalists To Shine In PR7s All-Star Rugby Tournament

Lions Coach Ivan Van Rooyen acknowledges the toughest challenge as they face Leinster in Dublin

Lions Set Sights On World's Best Leinster

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Technical offenses, including endangering a person by accidental contact with his/her head, will be dealt with by the 20-minute red card

World Rugby Unveils New Red Card Trial For Autumn Internationals

The USA will need to be at their very best if they are to stand any chance of coming out of the pool stage

USA Faces Tough Test In Pool A At Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

Orr (L,) will have to sit on the sideline with a two-match ban ruling her out of Scotland’s Bristol Bears and Sale Sharks games

Scotland's Emma Orr Receives Two-Match Rugby Ban For Dangerous Tackle

USA Rugby has partnered with Venatour Sports Travel to provide best-in-class rugby touring solutions, and Macron as the official sportswear partner

USA Rugby Partners With Venatour And Macron For Enhanced Experience

Samoa Prop Aki Seiuli signs short-term loan deal with Welsh side Dragons

Dragons Re-Sign Seiuli To Address Prop Crisis

Davies expressed his deep sense of honor at the opportunity to represent the Wales team

Wales Legend Gareth Davies Calls Time On International Career

Rugby playmaker James Meadows joins Bradford Bulls from London Broncos

Bradford Bulls Bolster Ranks With Super League Playmaker

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have criticized the proposed deal

Controversy Erupts Over Proposed Sale Of Springboks Commercial Rights

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Former Rugby Star Joe Wardle joins Oldham as assistant coach on a two-year deal

Former Rugby Star Set To Join Oldham Coaching Staff

Rees-Zammit was expected to join the Kansas City Chiefs, but he was released and ended up with the Jacksonville Jaguars

Former Wales Rugby Star Louis Rees-Zammit Faces Challenges In NFL Transition

The Wales team bounced back

Wales Beat The Reggae Warriors 22-16 On Test Return In Lextan Gnoll, In Neath

Green was pursued to join a legal action without having access to necessary neurological reports to support the diagnosis

Ex-England Rugby Star Accuses Law Firm Of Pressuring Him To Join Brain Injury Lawsuit

World Rugby's Player Welfare strategy prioritizes player well-being and is committed to making evidence-based decisions

World Rugby Steps Up Player Welfare Efforts With Global Conference

The Eagle’s first stop in the nine-test match series will be Lisbon on November 9th, where they will face Portugal

USA Men's Eagles Head To Europe For November Rugby Tour

Rogers made her debut for the United States in June 2013 in a match against France

Hope Rodgers Makes History As 50th Cap For USA Women's Eagles

USA participation in the WXV 1 marked the Women’s Eagles' debut in WXV 1, where they faced top global teams

USA Displaced From Band 2, Drops To 9th Position In World Rugby Women’s Rankings