4 d. ago Wales suffer new autumn injury blow as Rugby Championship axed in major announcement

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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4 d. ago Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus calls for major change to Rugby Championship as New Zealand series launches

Erasmus’s South Africa will take on New Zealand next year in a new series to replace the annual competition

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5 d. ago Rugby Championship axed for 2026 as tournament’s future confirmed

The southern hemisphere tournament will not be played in 2026 but will appear on the global calendar for the following three years

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9 d. ago Jude Bellingham mysteriously AXED from Real Madrid's 2026 calendar

Despite gracing the 2025 edition as one of their cover stars, Bellingham is nowhere to be seen for next year.

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1 week ago Scarlets v Stormers Live: Score updates, team news and TV channel

The Scarlets take on the Stormers in tonight's United Rugby Championship clash in Llanelli - follow here for all the latest updates

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2 w. ago British breakthroughs and India pride as Delhi hails para athletics worlds a success

Empty seats catch the eye but history-making wins capture the imagination, with 35 world records tumblingThe headline, slightly stuffily, read “heartiest congratulations”. Underneath, an effusive Narendra Modi posted congratulations to his country’s para-athletics team. “A historic performance!”, the Indian prime minister wrote on social media, celebrating a record 22-medal haul for his country at the World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi, which ended on Sunday. “I am proud of each and every member and wish them the very best for their future endeavours,” he said. “Hosting the tournament in Delhi has also been an honour for India.”This was India’s first time staging the biggest track-and-field event in disability sport, outside the Paralympic Games, and they made a suitable noise about it. After a last-minute decision that confirmed Delhi as hosts last December, the hope was that the championships might expand awareness of para-sport in India and, in the process, perhaps help ...

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2 w. ago British breakthroughs and India pride amid empty seats and controversy at para athletics worlds

History-making wins capture the imagination despite sparse crowds in Delhi, with 35 world records tumblingThe headline, slightly stuffily, read “heartiest congratulations”. Underneath, an effusive Narendra Modi posted congratulations to his country’s para-athletics team. “A historic performance!” the Indian prime minister wrote on social media, celebrating a record 22-medal haul for his country at the World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi, which ended on Sunday. “I am proud of each and every member and wish them the very best for their future endeavours,” he said. “Hosting the tournament in Delhi has also been an honour for India.”This was India’s first time staging the biggest track-and-field event in disability sport, outside the Paralympic Games, and they made a suitable noise about it. After a last-minute decision that confirmed Delhi as host city last December, the hope was that the championships might expand awareness of para-sport in India and, in the process, perhaps h...

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2 w. ago World Rugby announce new rankings for autumn internationals before World Cup draw

The latest rankings are out after the final round of Rugby Championship games

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2 w. ago How South Africa transformed Twickenham to make more Springboks history

Victory over Argentina in London secured back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns for the first time

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2 w. ago Tonight's rugby news as Springboks win Rugby Championship and Wales star's debut ends in defeat

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and around the world

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2 w. ago Springboks make history in London with battling Rugby Championship title

Argentina 27-29 South Africa: The Springboks fought their way past the Pumas to seal back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns for the first time in their storied history

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2 w. ago Argentina v South Africa live: Springboks survive brutal battle to win Rugby Championship title

Argentina 27-29 South Africa: The Springboks retained their crown in a thriller at Twickenham

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2 w. ago New Zealand power past Australia but miss out on Rugby Championship title

New Zealand 28-14 Australia: The All Blacks put the pressure on South Africa with victory in Perth - but the Springboks held on against Argentina to claim the title

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2 w. ago Munster v Cardiff LIVE: TV channel, team news and score updates

Cardiff take on Munster at Thomond Park tonight in the United Rugby Championship

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2 w. ago Argentina v South Africa live: Springboks take over at Twickenham to close in on Rugby Championship title

The world champions look to retain their title in Twickenham

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2 w. ago New Zealand power past Australia to keep Rugby Championship title hopes alive

New Zealand 28-14 Australia: The All Blacks put the pressure on South Africa with victory in Perth

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2 w. ago Australia v New Zealand live: All Blacks keeping Rugby Championship title hopes alive

A win for the All Blacks would put the pressure on South Africa in a tight title tussle

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2 w. ago Bledisloe Cup live: Australia Wallabies v New Zealand All Blacks – Rugby Championship

Updates from the Wallabies v All Blacks in PerthSign up for The Breakdown | Get in touch via emailConditions in Perth are damp. It’s been raining on and off throughout the day so it will be slick under lights. Temperatures are mild and there’s little wind to speak of.“As a South African following while doing a short stint in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, I am salivating ahead of this pivotal match,” emails Craig Sayers. “Indeed, my medulla oblongata has worked overtime this entire Rugby Championship, considering the effect on my heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Argentina v South Africa live: Springboks take over Twickenham in hunt for Rugby Championship title

The world champions look to retain their title in Twickenham

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2 w. ago Bledisloe Cup: Australia v New Zealand – Rugby Championship live

Updates from Wallabies v All Blacks in PerthKick-off at Optus Stadium is 5.45pm local/7.45pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email Five changes to the starting XV for the Wallabies – six for the All Blacks, four of them injury enforced. Among the half-dozen, Scott Barrett returns to skipper the side, Damien McKenzie replaces the injured Beauden Barrett at five-eighth, and Leicester Fainga’anuku comes in for Caleb Clarke.It’s an inexperienced line-up with five starters with under ten caps to their name, and a further four that have yet to pass 30 international appearances. Continue reading...

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