World Rugby

Commentator Sonny Bill Williams looks on on May 26, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. Williams switched careers from rugby to pro-chancellor at AIU

From Rugby Field To Lecture Hall: Sonny Bill Williams' Surprising Career Pivot

By Priscilla Jepchumba Sonny Bill Williams, an ex-All Blacks rugby player, has made a surprising move in his life after sports. Known for playing rugby union, r

From Rugby Field To Lecture Hall: Sonny Bill Williams' Surprising Career Pivot

By Priscilla Jepchumba Sonny Bill Williams, an ex-All Blacks rugby player, has made a surprising move in his life after sports. Known for playing rugby union, r

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Steven Kitshoff of Ulster on 30 March 2024 at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. Kitshoff shared about a near-fatal injury sustained in 2024

A Near-Fatal Blow: Kitshoff's Harrowing Injury Shakes the Rugby World

By Priscilla Jepchumba Steven Kitshoff, the iconic Springbok and two-time Rugby World Cup champion, has shared harrowing details about a life-threatening neck i

Newly sought Performance Consultant Chris Boyd in attendance during Munster Rugby squad training at the University of Limerick in Limerick, December 10, 2024. He will work with Interim Head coach Ian Castello

Kiwi Rugby Coaching Legend Joins Munster To Boost Performance

By Priscilla Jepchumba Munster Rugby has made a significant move to strengthen its coaching team by appointing renowned New Zealand coach Chris Boyd as a Perfor

Rugby players during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Scarlets and Black Lion on December 15, 2024, in Llanelli, Wales. The WRU has launched a Brain Health Service for former players

Tackling The Invisible Injury: Wales Launches Brain Health Service For Former Rugby Players

By Priscilla Jepchumba The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), working with the Welsh Rugby Players’ Association (WRPA) and World Rugby, has started a new Brain Health Ser

Referee Alex Thomas in a past match on November 02, 2024 in Ampthill, England. Thomas was hit hard by Bazalgate’s kick, causing him to fall to the ground

Referee Injured: Ampthill Vs. Hartpury Rugby Match Abandoned After Shocking On-Field Incident

By Priscilla Jepchumba An RFU Championship rugby match between Ampthill and Hartpury was abandoned on Saturday following a shocking accident involving referee A

Hilton Cartwright of the Stars is attended to by medical staff after injuring his neck while fielding during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars on December 15, 2024, in Perth, Australia

Stars Stunned: Cartwright Hospitalized After Horrifying On-Field Injury

By Priscilla Jepchumba Hilton Cartwright, a key player for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL), has been hospitalized following a concerning neck i

A file photo of France players. Former France rugby star Benazech’s daughter will be contesting in the Miss France 2025 pageant

From Rugby Pitch to Pageant Stage: Former Rugby Pro Supports Daughter's Miss France Quest

By Priscilla Jepchumba In the glittering world of Miss France, one family finds itself under the spotlight, navigating the intense emotions of a high-profile co

Sariah Paki of Australia passes the ball on January 28, 2024 in Perth, Australia. Paki is transitioning from the rugby 7s format to 15s

Rugby Sevens Stars Align: Top Players Transition to 15s Rugby, Signifying New Trend

By Priscilla Jepchumba Sariah Paki, a standout player in the HSBC SVNS Series, is embarking on an exciting new challenge as she transitions from sevens to 15s r

Irish rugby player Denis Coulson, who is accused of gang rape, arrives before his trial at the Bordeaux courthouse, in France, on December 2, 2024. Five players were convicted and sentenced for the charge

"Unacceptable" Sentences: Lawyers for Convicted Rugby Players Speak Out

By Priscilla Jepchumba In a troubling turn of events, three former Grenoble rugby players—Denis Coulson from Ireland, Loick Jammes from France, and Rory Grice f

The Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 30 November 2024. The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia will feature 24 teams, a historic first in this tournament

Dawn Of A New Era: Rugby World Cup 2027 Heads Down Under With Record-Breaking Expansion And Vibrant Identity

By Priscilla Jepchumba Australia is gearing up to host the Men's Rugby World Cup in 2027, and with it comes the unveiling of a vibrant new logo and design that

Sale Sharks and Racing 92 teams line up for a minute's silence in respect to former England international Tom Voyce on December 13, 2024, in Salford, England. Voyce lost his life in floods last weekend

Rugby World Mourns the Loss of Tom Voyce: A Life Cut Tragically Short In A Storm

ByPriscilla Jepchumba The rugby community is mourning the loss of former England player Tom Voyce, whose body was discovered days after he went missing during S

Phil Vickery of England and London Wasps addressing a press conference to announce his retirement on October 28, 2010, in England. Vickery has been diagnosed with CTE, which is a degenerative brain condition

"The Price of Glory": Vickery's CTE Diagnosis Raises Alarming Questions

By Priscilla Jepchumba Phil Vickery, renowned for his heroic performance during England's victorious 2003 Rugby World Cup campaign, is currently navigating a ch

Andre Snyman, South Africa. Snyman was recently diagnosed with benign tissue growth near the ear, which could potentially affect his balance and hearing

Springbok Legend Andre Snyman Battles Vestibular Schwannoma

By Priscilla Jepchumba Andre Snyman, the former Springbok center renowned for his electrifying speed and agility on the rugby field, is currently facing an ardu

France's Gisele Pelicot, a feminist champion, leaving a French court in the past. The jury in France has started its deliberations in a trial involving Irish rugby players accused of rape

Bordeaux Rape Trial: Rugby Players Await Verdict, Fate Hangs In The Balance

By Priscilla Jepchumba The outcome of the legal case involving five former rugby players, including Irish player Chris Farrell, remains uncertain as a jury deli

Illustration picture shows the tribute paid to Medhi Narjissi on September 15, 2024 in Toulouse, France. His team, Toulouse, is planning to honor him with a special tribute

A Tribute To Medhi: Toulouse To Honor Lost Prodigy In South Africa

By Priscilla Jepchumba Teen rugby player Medhi Narjissi is being fondly remembered as his former club, Toulouse, prepares to honor his legacy with a special tri

Tom Voyce of Gloucester on February 5, 2011, in Gloucester, England. Voyce is feared dead after reportedly being swept away attempting to cross the Abberwick Ford after Storm Darragh

Rugby Mourns Tom Voyce, Former England Star Presumed Dead In Storm Tragedy

By Priscilla Jepchumba The rugby community is reeling from the tragic news surrounding Tom Voyce, former England winger and club rugby stalwart, who is presumed

France's rugby prop Mohamed Haouas (R) talks with his lawyer Marc Gallix on February 4, 2022. Haouas faces a new charge for drunk driving, a string among several other previous charges

Mohamed Haouas' Troubling History: Drunk Driving Arrest the Latest in a String of Legal Woes

By Priscilla Jepchumba French rugby player Mohamed Haouas, who has faced legal troubles in the past, is back in the news after being arrested for drunk driving

French rugby players Hugo Auradou (L) and Oscar Jegou leave the house in which they served house arrest in Mendoza, Argentina, on August 12, 2024. Auradou and Jegou have been acquitted of the sexual assault charges

Rugby Stars Hugo Auradou And Oscar Jegou Found Not Guilty Of Serious Sex Crimes

By Priscilla Jepchumba Two French rugby players, Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, both aged 21, have been found not guilty of serious sex crime charges in Argentin

Alan Shearer with his family (left-right) Hollie, Lainya (wife), Will, and Chloe in 2016, in London, England. Hollie got engaged to rugby player Joe Merchant

From Newcastle to Paris: Alan Shearer Celebrates Daughter Hollie's Engagement to Rugby Star Joe Marchant

By Priscilla Jepchumba Love blossomed in the enchanting backdrop of Paris when Hollie Shearer, the daughter of football legend Alan Shearer, announced her engag

Canada's Piper Logan (C) celebrates with teammates on July 30, 2024. Canada managed an impressive fifth place in the Cape Town 7s series, a notable improvement from the Dubai series

Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team Finds Redemption In Cape Town

By Priscilla Jepchumba Canada’s Women’s Sevens team showcased remarkable resilience and tactical growth during the 2025 HSBC SVNS series stop in Cape Town, ulti

Josh van der Flier during Leinster rugby squad training at UCD in Dublin on 10 December 2024. Van der Flier was named player of the year in the Autumn Nations Series

Van Der Flier Crowned Player Of The Series In Thrilling Autumn Nations Campaign

By Priscilla Jepchumba Josh van der Flier, Ireland's relentless flanker and 2022 World Rugby Player of the Year, has added another accolade to his growing list

RFU Chief Executive Officer Bill Sweeney at Twickenham Stadium on April 20, 2024, in London, England. Second Tier rugby clubs are demanding change in the top leadership

Championship Clubs Unite In Protest Over RFU Leadership Crisis

By Priscilla Jepchumba The simmering discontent among England’s second-tier rugby clubs has led to a significant demand for change within the Rugby Football Uni

Fijiana Drua players thank supporters during a lap of honor after winning the Super W Final match on May 06, 2023, in Australia. The Fijiana Development team defeated Samoa 14-5 to claim the women’s title

Sevens Rugby Supremacy: Fijiana Development Team Proves Depth of Talent

By Priscilla Jepchumba The Fiji Airways Fijiana Development team showcased their remarkable skills at the Oceania 7s tournament held in Honiara, clinching the w

Kevin Sinfield talks to the crowd as he participates in day six of the 'Running Home For Christmas' 7 In 7 In 7 Marathon Challenge on December 06, 2024 in Northamptonshire, England. He was able to raise over £1 million for MND

A Run For A Reason: Sinfield's Journey Raises Over £1 Million For Motor Neuron Disease

By Priscilla Jepchumba Kevin Sinfield CBE, former Leeds Rhinos player, has once again demonstrated remarkable endurance and compassion through his incredible fu

Argentina and Australia celebrate winning the final match on day 2 of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on December 10, 2023. Fiji emerged victorious in the 2024 men’s competition

Cape Town Sevens: Highs, Lows, And Shocks Shape Riveting Tournament

By Priscilla Jepchumba Thrilling Cape Town Sevens Tournament Sets Stage for Unpredictable Rugby Action 2. Fiji and Black Ferns Sevens Dominate as Unlikely Stars