Rugby

Connor O’Halloran Dec 27, 2024, 11:32 AM Open Extended Reactions What was your most memorable moment of the past sporting year? Was it Luke Littler, the country’s newest sporting sensation, coming heartachingly close to winning the World Darts Championship? Was it seeing Oleksandr Usyk outpoint Tyson Fury in May, or in their rematch in December?

Dec 23, 2024, 01:25 PM Open Extended Reactions Robbie Henshaw has been key for Ireland and Leinster. Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images Robbie Henshaw has signed a new two-year deal with Six Nations champions Ireland and club side Leinster, the IRFU announced on Monday. Henshaw, 31, is one of five players, alongside Conor Murray, Cian Healy,

Olivia Pagden Dec 23, 2024, 12:34 PM Open Extended Reactions The best sporting photos of the last 12 months tell different stories. Some capture the joy and jubilation of a gold medal, while others the despair of defeat. They show humour as well as sadness. The snapshots depict athletes performing at the most elite level

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterDec 20, 2024, 03:28 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Warren Gatland will remain in charge of Wales for the 2025 Six Nations but has been

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterDec 20, 2024, 09:43 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Tom Ilube has stepped down from his position after three years. Getty RFU chairman Tom Ilube has

Dec 19, 2024, 12:50 PM Open Extended Reactions Ellie Kildunne has signed a multi-year deal with Harlequins. Bob Bradford – CameraSport via Getty Images England fullback Ellie Kildunne has signed a new “multi-year” contract with Harlequins, the club confirmed on Thursday. Kildunne, 25, was named World Rugby’s female player of the year in November, helped England

Dec 19, 2024, 08:35 AM Open Extended Reactions Compared to many other team sports, rugby has never been afraid to showcase bold and creative team kits, and this season is no exception, with clubs around the world sporting fresh looks that are as daring as ever. Over the years, fans have witnessed everything from striking

Dec 16, 2024, 04:49 PM Open Extended Reactions Tadhg Furlong has re-signed with the IRFU. Action Foto Sport/NurPhoto via Getty Images Ireland and Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong has signed a two-year contract extension with the IRFU which will see him stay in his home country until the end of the next Rugby World Cup. Furlong, 32,

Dec 13, 2024, 06:31 PM Tom Voyce won nine caps for England between 2001 and 2006. Stu Forster/Getty Images Tom Voyce’s wife, Anna, has said she is “devastated” following the death of the former England rugby player in Northumberland last weekend. Northumbria Police confirmed on Thursday that a body had been found near Abberwick Mill as

Dec 13, 2024, 03:51 PM Open Extended Reactions Felix Jones was operating in a remote analyst role during his 12-month notice period. Steve Bardens – RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images England assistant coach Felix Jones has left his role with immediate effect, the RFU confirmed on Friday. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Jones — a high-profile