Rugby Union

Fiji: Salesi Rayasi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Sireli Maqala, Josua Tuisova, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Caleb Muntz, Simione Kuruvoli; Eroni Mawi, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Elia Canakaivata, Viliame Mata. Replacements: Samuel Matavesi, Haereiti Hetet, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Albert Tuisue, Sam Wye, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Vilimoni Botitu. Scotland: Kyle …

Chris chats to England’s latest centurion, George Ford ahead of the 2nd Test v Argentina. BBC News Auto Amazon Links: No products found.

Ben Earl doesn’t look like a man in a hurry when he sits down to address the media in Adelaide. A debutant tourist, he’s engaging and loving every moment. ”I can wholeheartedly tell you that it’s like the best thing I’ve ever done by a mile,” said the British and …

Taking a longer view all those figures are significantly higher than they were in preceding decades. Opta’s analysis of Rugby World Cup tournaments, external shows an average ball-in-play time of less than 32 minutes in 2003, and just over 28 minutes at the inaugural 1987 edition. Phil Dowson, Pollock’s director …

Wales co-captain Kate Williams has signed a new contract with Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury. The 25-year-old flanker has won the league title in both of her seasons since joining the club from Auckland-based Blues in 2023. Williams was named Gloucester-Hartpury’s players’ player of the season last term and scored …

AUNZ XV: Stevenson; Lam, Laumape, Havili (co-capt), Koroibete; Edmed, Fakatava; Ross, Paenga-Amosa, Toomaga-Allen, Salakaia-Loto (co-capt), Blyth, Frizell, Samu, Sotutu. Replacements: Eklund, Fusitu’a, Dyer, Philip, Brial, Thomas, McLaughlin-Phillips, Campbell. British and Irish Lions: Keenan; Hansen, Jones, Tuipulotu, Van der Merwe; F Smith, White; Schoeman, Cowan-Dickie, Stuart, Ryan, Beirne (capt), Pollock, Morgan, …

The strength of England’s bench has been questioned this year. In theory, with 13 players on duty in Australia, it should be under even more pressure. However, England finished on the front foot in the first Test, pushing for more points rather than clinging on for victory. It is a …

Japan: Ichigo Nakakusu; Kippei Ishida, Dylan Riley, Shogo Nakano, Halatoa Vailea; Seungsin Lee, Naito Sato; Yota Kamimori, Mamoru Harada, Keijiro Tamefusa, Epineri Uluiviti, Warner Deans, Michael Leitch (capt), Jack Cornelsen, Faulua Makisi. Replacements: Hayate Era, Sena Kimura, Shuhei Takeuchi, Waisake Raratubua, Ben Gunter, Shinobu Fujiwara, Sam Greene, Kazema Ueda. Wales: …

Ugo and John Barclay react to Andy Farrell’s final team before the Test series. BBC News Auto Amazon Links: No products found.

O’Connell praised Leinster out-half Prendergast’s performance and kicking accuracy in the win over Georgia. “When you get a lead of more than two scores in those conditions, it’s very tough to come from behind we were able to keep them at arm’s length with our kicking game and his kicking …

Primarily, we’re thinking back to South Africa in 1997 when the Lions concept was less commercial, when players were allowed to be more open and when the talk was not of “learnings” but of “Everest”. The Lions had just lost to Northern Transvaal and were now playing the Gauteng Lions. …

Head coach Steve Borthwick said “The players have trained with real focus and intensity this week, determined to keep improving in every area. “We’re expecting a tactical battle as well as a tough, physical contest, and everyone is excited for what should be a fantastic Test match.” The fixture is …

Worcester Warriors’ first game back in professional rugby will be a local derby at home against Coventry on the opening day of the new Championship season. The match will take place at Sixways on Saturday, 4 October and will mark Warriors’ return to the sport for the first time since …

Ireland interim head coach Paul O’Connell has included new caps Shayne Bolton and Alex Kendellen in his line-up as he makes five changes for Saturday’s Test against Portugal in Lisbon (19:00 BST). Connacht wing Bolton and Munster back row Kendellen will make their debuts from the start, while Connacht centre …

Ireland hooker Gus McCarthy believes competition for places at Leinster is helping him develop as a player. The 21-year-old won his fifth Test cap in his side’s 34-5 win over Georgia in Tbilisi last week having made his debut against Fiji in November. With British and Irish Lions Dan Sheehan …

Wales face the Brave Blossoms desperate to gain revenge for last weekend’s 24-19 reverse in Kitakyushu, in which they led 19-7 with 20 minutes remaining. That was an 18th successive defeat and the tourists have insisted they are not using conditions as an excuse for results. Captain Dewi Lake is …

England have failed to reach the semi-finals in defence of their World Rugby Under-20s Championship title. Mark Mapletoft’s side claimed a narrow victory over Australia in their final Pool A game but remained reliant on France denying Argentina a point in their Pool B meeting. Argentina were heading out of …

Chris Jones, Chris Ashton and Paul Grayson deep dive into another victory in Australia BBC News Auto Amazon Links: No products found.

Anyone could see where the Lions are struggling the most – the breakdown. They’ve tried all manner of different combinations and they’re still toiling, still being hunted by voracious Australian forwards and still being pinged by referees who are watching them closely. The Lions now have a reputation on the …

Matt Dawson recalls Jeremy Guscott’s match-winning drop goal against South Africa in 1997. BBC News Auto Amazon Links: No products found.