Jac Morgan’s pivotal Lions moment reignites jackling debate in rugby Some people consider it sacrosanct but has World Rugby extended too much latitude to the jackler or ‘stealer’?
Newcastle begin new era as Red Bulls after rugby takeover deal completed Red Bull have completed a deal to buy Newcastle that will keep the club at Kingston Park and re-name them as Newcastle Red Bulls
Flashing mouthgards for concussion to be introduced at Women’s Rugby World Cup LED mouthguards that will flash when a player suffers a significant head impact will be introduced at the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup
Lark Atkin-Davies doubles up in Red Roses’ power-packed win over France England overpowered France in a 40-6 warm-up win before the Women’s Rugby World Cup, with Lark Atkin-Davies scoring twice in Mont-de-Marsan
An American dream dashed: why Louis Rees-Zammit called time on NFL adventure Confusion over his role and a lack of standout skills were always likely to make it difficult to switch sports but rugby is welcoming him back with open arms
France’s World Cup star in-waiting Kelly Arbey: ‘We’re in England’s heads. They know who we are’ Les Bleues wing is in combative mood before the pre-World Cup clash with Red Roses. ‘We’re not talking a warm-up match,’ she tells Raphaël Jucobin
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto earns Wallabies call-up for South Africa Tests Powerful lock rewarded for efforts with First Nations & Pasifika XV against Lions as Australia coach Joe Schmidt names 35-man squad to face Springboks
Rugby in US suffers another blow as second team in a week exits MLR Men’s pro competition plunged into further uncertainty with Miami Sharks’ withdrawal after merger and NOLA exit last week
Ray French obituary The voice of rugby league for the BBC and former Great Britain international who also played rugby union for England
Wallabies can take heart from Lions series for litmus Tests against South Africa Inspired by Will Skelton, Australia are fit and full of fire after smashing the Lions in Sydney and rediscovering their mojo
Research finds 89% of female rugby players experience pain wearing boots Wearing boots designed for men causes discomfort for a majority of female rugby union players, according to new research
The Lions will endure … but who can we expect in the squad for 2029? Ben Earl’s unambiguous backing shows how the tourists’ future could work even in a new world order of rebel leagues
‘It’s been life-changing’: Ben Earl takes Lions lessons back to Saracens and England Ben Earl has said ‘I’m a far better player’ after his Lions experience and he will take what he has learned into England camps
Lions had special moments but lacked consistency needed to be ranked among greats Andy Farrell’s team deserve place in history after a 2-1 series win but return from Australia nursing nagging regrets