DUBLIN (AP) Any reckless or accidental contact with the head in matches will no longer be tolerated by World Rugby. The governing body has redefined the law on illegal and high tackles, and increased ...

HAMILTON, New Zealand, April 7 (Reuters) - A late penalty try handed the Waikato Chiefs a fifth victory in six Super Rugby matches this year and extended their record-breaking dominance over the ...

The issue was thrust into the spotlight after Queensland Reds defeated the Brumbies 31-25, despite being outscored four tries to one. Reds fly half Quade Cooper kicked seven penalties and a drop goal ...

Police are investigating an attack on a referee in Auckland after he awarded a penalty try during a club rugby match. Footage has emerged of a match between United Brothers and Lauli’i Lions, part of ...

In a pulsating fixture that saw the lead change several times, Steyn's late kick was enough to pick up the win at the Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena in Salta and return the visitors to top spot in ...

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — Samoa started its Rugby World Cup campaign by slowly but surely overwhelming debutant Chile 43-10 in a game drawn out by penalties and referrals on Saturday. After conceding an ...

KOBE, Japan, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Scotland revived their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 34-0 victory over Samoa on Monday, scoring four tries in a much-improved performance to secure a bonus point ...

Fans should get used to a greater number of penalties in the early stages of Super Rugby Aotearoa as teams adjust to new rule interpretations but the end result should be a more open, free flowing ...