Rugby

New Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan looks to play a more expansive game

It looks like change and opportunity will be the buzzwords in coach Stephen Meehan's debut with the Canadian men's rugby team.

Jul 11, 2025 8:09 AM Read more >

He's back: Veteran James O'Connor is in the Wallabies squad to play the British and Irish Lions

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — James O’Connor has returned to a Wallabies squad almost three years after his last test when the veteran flyhalf was included to potentially face the British and Irish Lions in the first test in Brisbane on July 19.

Jul 11, 2025 12:45 AM Read more >

All Blacks under pressure to improve in the 2nd test against France on Saturday

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The All Blacks are at a crossroads as they head into Saturday’s second rugby test against France.

Jul 10, 2025 7:32 PM Read more >

Stephen Meehan names first roster as Canada coach for Belgian test in Edmonton

Cooper Coats will make his first start at fly half while fullback Brenden Black earns his first 15s cap when Canada hosts Belgium on Saturday in Stephen Meehan's first game as Canadian rugby coach.

Jul 10, 2025 4:41 PM Read more >

Owen Farrell on the Lions bench for last warmup before Wallabies tests

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Controversial mid-tour replacement Owen Farrell is in the reserves of the British and Irish Lions side playing an AUNZ Invitational XV on Saturday. Farrell hasn't played international rugby since the 2023 World Cup.

Jul 10, 2025 4:47 AM Read more >

All Blacks make 3 changes for the 2nd test against France

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made three changes to his lineup for Saturday's second test against France, confirming Ardie Savea as captain in place of the injured Scott Barrett .

Jul 9, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Canada captain Sophie de Goede starts on the bench in return from knee injury

Captain Sophie de Goede, returning to action after a 13-month injury absence, starts on the bench Saturday when Canada faces South Africa at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in a women's rugby test match in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Jul 9, 2025 12:39 PM Read more >

British and Irish Lions fend off the Brumbies 36-24 in a key test series tuneup

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The British and Irish Lions avoided an upset loss to the Brumbies this time, holding on for a 36-24 win over the Canberra-based Super Rugby team on Wednesday in a key tuneup for the three-test series against Australia.

Jul 9, 2025 7:14 AM Read more >

Queensland beats New South Wales to win the State of Origin rugby league series in Australia

SYDNEY (AP) — Queensland scored 20 unanswered points in the first half and went on to beat New South Wales 24-12 Wednesday in the third and deciding State of Origin rugby league match, one of the most anticipated sporting events in Australia each yea

Jul 9, 2025 6:47 AM Read more >

Wallabies playmaker Lolesio sidelined before Lions series after 'successful' surgery

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia flyhalf Noah Lolesio has been sidelined ahead of the British and Irish Lions test series after surgery on Tuesday on an unspecified injury sustained in the 21-18 comeback win over Fiji .

Jul 8, 2025 4:24 AM Read more >