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The NSW Blues completed the first-ever Women's State of Origin clean sweep, defeating Queensland 3-0 in an emotional finale at Robina Stadium. Captain Isabelle Kelly was moved to tears after the historic achievement, praising coach John Strange for creating a culture where players flourish.
California-born Sariah Ibarra turned down a chance to play for rugby powerhouse New Zealand to help elevate USA Rugby ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The rising star who learned the game on an all-boys team is now inspiring the next generation of American players.
New South Wales pulled off rugby league's most dramatic comeback, erasing a 14-point deficit to defeat Queensland 22-20 in a thrilling State of Origin opener. Veteran captain James Tedesco sealed the historic win with a spectacular catch in the 78th minute.
The Australian government just committed $12.4 million to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with a strong focus on elevating women's competition. Three tournaments will run simultaneously across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, bringing 16 nations together for rugby league's biggest celebration.
Australia is putting $12.4 million toward the Rugby League World Cup with a special focus on closing the pay gap in women's rugby. The investment signals a major step toward equality in a sport where female players earn less than $50,000 while their male counterparts make significantly more.
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Eight years after fans burned Springbok jerseys in disgust, rugby has become South Africa's most watched sport. The turnaround shows how winning with purpose can unite a nation.
England's World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford is taking her championship mindset to Sale Sharks after leading her country to glory. The 29-year-old's move reunites her with her husband and brings fresh energy to a women's rugby team on the rise.
Nikki Ayers turned a career-ending rugby injury and 16 surgeries into Paralympic gold, and now she's retiring on her own terms. The 35-year-old Australian rower is stepping away to prioritize herself, but she's not ruling out Brisbane 2032.
When rugby player Jai Arrow revealed his motor neurone disease diagnosis, an entire Australian town responded with record-breaking generosity. Fans at a single game raised over $100,000 through a charity raffle to support Arrow and MND research.
In their last home game ever, Moana Pasifika led the Reds 31-28 with two minutes left after an incredible comeback from 19 points down. The Queensland Reds snatched victory with a try in the final seconds, but Moana Pasifika proved they could compete with the best.
The Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs turned a 12-point halftime deficit into a 30-20 victory, snapping a five-game losing streak with four unanswered second-half tries. Despite losing a player to injury early, the team rallied together for their most inspiring performance in months.
A French rugby club that went bankrupt in 2004 now stands as Europe's best-supported team, defending their Champions Cup title this Saturday. From third-tier obscurity to continental champions, Bordeaux's journey proves that rock bottom can be the foundation for greatness.
Fourteen years after bankruptcy sent them to France's third tier, Bordeaux Begles is favored to win back-to-back European rugby championships. The club's journey from financial ruin to continental glory shows what's possible when a community rallies behind a team of underdogs.
Rugby league player Tolu Koula will make his State of Origin debut at the same Sydney stadium where both his parents competed as Olympic athletes for Tonga. The 23-year-old winger brings world-class speed genes to the biggest stage in Australian rugby.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan that will pour over $1 billion into growing the sport worldwide, with a historic focus on bringing rugby to America's massive sports market. The strategy aims to make rugby more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable while doubling prize money for players.
Mercury Nonu, son of two-time Rugby World Cup champion Ma'a Nonu, led his team to victory in his first game with the Wellington Saints basketball squad. The 17-year-old scored 10 points and proved he's ready to follow his own path on the court.
Former Wales rugby player Rhys Thomas literally held his own heart in his hands after a transplant saved his life with just two weeks to spare. After 12 years waiting and a brave move to South Africa, he finally got the call that changed everything.
Christiana Balogun ran onto the field for her England debut with a powerful reminder on her boots: the date she finished chemotherapy. Just two years after an aggressive cancer diagnosis nearly ended her career at 24, the Bristol Bears player is living proof that comeback stories are real.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia shattered presale records with 750,000 tickets snapped up by fans from 135 countries. Now, with 500 days until kickoff, general ticket applications are open for the biggest tournament in the sport's history.
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