3 h. ago Scottish Rugby threatens to ban players who sign up for R360 rebel league in major move

Murrayfield joins leading unions to oppose rebel league

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3 h. ago England among eight rugby nations who vow to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel Rugby 360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.Rugby 360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multi-city franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Former rugby league star Lee Radford appointed Scotland defence coach

Radford will combine his new position with his role as Northampton defence coach until the end of this season before going full-time with Scotland.

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29 h. ago Leigh Leopards lodge complaint over ‘despicable treatment’ in play

Owner Derek Beaumont has doubled down on the club’s complaints of mistreatment before and during their Super League play-off semi-final

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58 h. ago St Helens given police escort after ‘terrorist threat’ sent during play

The club say the threat was made online partway through the fixture

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58 h. ago NRL 2025 grand final: Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos – rugby league live

Updates from the Storm v Broncos men’s deciderAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailOooph! Off comes Mr Swims’ jacket to reveal an AC/DC themed plaid combination ideal for launching into a cover of TNT and demonstrating a decent set of pipes. An excellent way to win over new friends on a night like this.Teddy Swims has just kicked off his bekilted yacht rock pregame show. It’s fine, I guess. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Brisbane Broncos beat Sydney Roosters in NRLW 2025 grand final – rugby league live

Broncos hold off Roosters for 22-18 victory at Accor StadiumAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email4 mins: After letting the ball bounce from that fifth tackle kick, the Roosters go into panic mode a little and knock on midway through their set, giving the Broncos the ball back in decent field position. Broughton puts in a deft little kick for the Broncos on the fifth, regathers, gets a pass away, but some sensational tryline defence from the Roosters forces a handover.2 mins: The Roosters start with a big pass and a strong hit up and there is plenty of fire from both teams. Kernick has an immediate impact with her first touch on the fourth tackle, making great ground. The Roosters put up a high kick and their defence is working hard from the Broncos’ first tackle. Both teams complete their first set – the Broncos get the ball back when their kick is allowed to bounce, but are wrapped up easily. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago NRLW 2025 grand final: Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos – rugby league live

Updates from Roosters v Broncos decider at Accor StadiumAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email4 mins: After letting the ball bounce from that fifth tackle kick, the Roosters go into panic mode a little and knock on midway through their set, giving the Broncos the ball back in decent field position. Broughton puts in a deft little kick for the Broncos on the fifth, regathers, gets a pass away, but some sensational tryline defence from the Roosters forces a handover.2 mins: The Roosters start with a big pass and a strong hit up and there is plenty of fire from both teams. Kernick has an immediate impact with her first touch on the fourth tackle, making great ground. The Roosters put up a high kick and their defence is working hard from the Broncos’ first tackle. Both teams complete their first set – the Broncos get the ball back when their kick is allowed to bounce, but are wrapped up easily. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago St Helens rugby team escorted away by cops as 'terror threat' is made during game

A rugby league team were escorted out of a stadium after St Helens received a serious threat through a terrorism claim online, which claimed the team would be harmed

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3 d. ago Wigan battle past Leigh into Super League final after ticketing row

Bevan French proved the difference with two tries in an 18-6 win for the Warriors over their rivals

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3 d. ago French sees off Leigh to put Wigan in Grand Final after week of acrimony

Super League playoff semi-final: Wigan 18-6 LeighWigan grateful to Jai Field’s amazing second-half tackleIt was a week which began with unexpected controversy and the prospect of this game not even taking place. But in the end, there was an all too familiar outcome to a bristling derby as the reigning Super League champions moved to a place in the Grand Final and the verge of yet more history.Wigan Warriors’ stunned the rugby league world on Wednesday morning with a statement alleging that Leigh Leopards’ owner, Derek Beaumont, wanted to withdraw from this game in a row over ticket allocations, merely adding an extra layer of intrigue to the playoff semi-final. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's verdict on snooker star's potential return after 12

Ronnie O'Sullivan was asked about former snooker star Stephen Lee possibly returning to the sport after serving his ban for a match-fixing scandal

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4 d. ago Sports quiz of the week: Ryder Cup, World Cup winners and Harry Kane

Have you been following the big – and small – stories in football, golf, rugby union, cricket and rugby league? Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Leigh Leopards face £1MILLION fine if Super League club pull out of semi

Ramifications of Leigh Leopards pulling out of Super League semi final at Wigan could prove massive for the club and the sport in general

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5 d. ago Rugby faces new breakaway league threat as Premier League club owners go public

After Mike Tindall's R360 project took a big step forward, a new plan to shake up rugby has emerged with two football club owners at the helm

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5 d. ago Leigh Leopards owner hits back at ‘misleading’ Wigan claims with 4,000

Wigan had accused Leigh of failing to fulfil their Super League semi-final over a ticket dispute

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6 d. ago Steve Clarke delivers strong defence of Scotland stalwart as Kieran Tierney Celtic situation addressed

Defender fits certain category for Scotland boss

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7 d. ago Lee Ryan welcomes his SIXTH baby! Blue star, 42, becomes a father again as wife Verity Paris gives birth to a 'beautiful, healthy girl'

The Blue star, 42, welcomed a 'beautiful, healthy baby girl' with his wife Verity Paris, in news shared on the boy band's official Instagram page

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8 d. ago World Rugby sends warning to breakaway league R360 after success of Women’s World Cup

The proposed franchise-style competition is hoping to lure some of the sport’s top players but World Rugby has urged caution

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8 d. ago The Broncos ended one dynasty but must beat the NRL’s benchmark to return to glory | Nick Tedeschi

While Melbourne Storm have a legacy like few others, Brisbane were once rugby league royalty too. The stage is set for a huge grand finalIn the long and storied history of top tier rugby league in Australia, perhaps the least recognised period of greatness is the Melbourne Storm’s two-decade run at the top of the heavily equalised competition.While Penrith’s history-making feats receive plenty of deserved attention, the sustained success of the Storm under Craig Bellamy is often taken for granted, so ingrained and expected has it become. Melbourne have not reached the same highs as Penrith’s four straight titles, and their smaller profile as a Victorian club has made it harder to get their credentials noticed, but there is no doubt the Storm is one of rugby league’s great dynasties, having consistently played in grand finals for two decades under the same man. Continue reading...

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