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After 20 years of quiet excellence, Wales rugby icon Leigh Halfpenny is hanging up his boots at age 37, closing a golden chapter in Welsh sports history. The humble perfectionist earned 101 caps and became known as possibly the best defensive full-back rugby has ever seen.
Welsh rugby icon Leigh Halfpenny is closing out an 18-year career that saw him score 801 points for Wales and win player of the series honors with the British and Irish Lions. The 37-year-old will retire at season's end, returning full circle to finish with Cardiff, the club where he started.
George North, one of Wales' greatest rugby players, is hanging up his boots after an extraordinary career that began when he was just 18. The wing turned centre scored 47 tries for his country, won four Six Nations titles, and inspired a generation of players.
Welsh rugby star Alisha Joyce is making her international comeback just five months after giving birth, proving elite athletes can balance motherhood and sport. She'll join the Wales squad against England on Saturday alongside her partner, who also plays for the national team.
Welsh rugby star Leigh Halfpenny, known as the best defensive full-back in history, announced his retirement at 37 after two decades of quiet excellence. His career closing marks the end of Wales' golden generation that once dominated world rugby.
After 16 years of elite rugby, prop James Slipper will break Super Rugby's all-time games record Friday night while already planning his next season. The father of two has found a second home in Canberra, where his remarkable career continues to defy expectations.
A 300-pound rugby prop just did something props aren't supposed to do. Wales' Rhys Carre grabbed the ball and rumbled the entire length of the field for one of the most spectacular tries you'll ever see.
A Cardiff girl who learned to play rugby with the boys is now leading England against Wales, and both nations are cheering her on. Meg Jones proves that staying true to your roots while chasing your dreams can inspire everyone.
Germany's national rugby team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in their history, defeating Romania 30-24 in the Rugby Europe Championship opener. The Schwarze Adler's victory over the World Cup regulars marks a breakthrough moment for German rugby.
The world's top women's rugby teams are bringing their championship tournament to American soil this April, with five matches across three cities. It's a major milestone as the US prepares to host both men's and women's Rugby World Cups in the early 2030s.
Dave Ewers traded retirement for one more shot at glory, coming out of his boots at 35 to represent his birth country Zimbabwe at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The former Exeter Chiefs star could face Wales and England next autumn in Zimbabwe's first World Cup appearance in 36 years.
North Carolina becomes the proud host of World Rugby Nations Cup matches this July, bringing elite international rugby teams from six continents to Charlotte and Cary. The tournament gives emerging rugby nations a vital proving ground before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The USA Men's Eagles rugby team defeated Samoa to secure their spot in the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The high-stakes victory marks a major milestone for American rugby on the global stage.
Welsh rugby player Alisha Joyce is making her international comeback just five months after becoming a mother. She'll take the field against England this weekend, proving elite athletics and motherhood can go hand in hand.
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.
After two years away from international rugby, Argentine Rugby World Cup semi-finalist Emiliano Boffelli is making his comeback closer to home. The 31-year-old with 59 caps for his country just joined Los Capibaras for Super Rugby Americas.
New South Wales and Queensland women's rugby league teams spent six brutal weeks preparing for their biggest match without playing a single warm-up game. Their solution? They turned practice into battle.
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.
World Rugby is offering free webinars to help coaches and parents support young girls starting their rugby journey. The series launches June 23 following record-breaking growth in women's rugby worldwide.
Ireland kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a hard-fought 27-17 victory over a determined Welsh side that refused to back down. The bonus-point win showcased both teams' resilience in a match that stayed competitive until the final minutes.
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