Paul Burnell BBC News, Manchester PA Media Sir Billy Boston shared a few laughs with King Charles when receiving his knighthood Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston should have been knighted years ago when he could have still fully appreciated its significance, his son has said. Stephen Boston explained: “Dad’s got the dementia now and...
Gemma Sherlock BBC News, Manchester Mick Martindale Facebook Mick Martindale has been described as a “larger than life character” A former rugby league player whose death has prompted a murder investigation was “a well-known face throughout the community game”, according to one of the clubs he played for. The body of a man, named locally...
Getty Images Ireland’s interim head coach Simon Easterby has been disqualified from driving for six months after being caught speeding. The former rugby player was caught exceeding the 70mph speed limit on a dual carriageway in Bodmin, Cornwall, last August. On Monday, Cardiff Magistrates’ Court considered Easterby’s work and family commitments that require him to...
James Grant BBC News, Northamptonshire The Lions Blair Swannell will be honoured when the Lions face an invitational Australia and New Zealand side As the British and Irish Lions prepare for their summer tour of Australia, a new accolade will be introduced to honour one of rugby’s historic figures. The player of the match will...
Rogers Jones & Co The jersey sold for £27,500 as part of an auction of a collection of JPR Williams’ items A rugby jersey worn by the late Wales legend JPR Williams in what is considered one of the sport’s greatest ever games has been auctioned off for £27,500. The jersey was worn in the...
Jonathan Geddes BBC Scotland News PA Media The law change resulted in a 45 per cent reduction in head-on-head contact. Lowering the tackle height in men’s rugby almost halved the rate of head collisions among players, a study at Edinburgh University has found. The lowered tackle height law was introduced for community rugby by World...
There is a “high degree of uncertainty” over how much of the hundreds of millions of pounds lent to sports bodies during the Covid pandemic will be repaid, says an influential group of MPs. In a report, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticises “severe weaknesses” in the way the Department of Culture, Media and Sport...
Against Connacht, Irish international scrum-half Craig Casey was playing for the first time since knee surgery in December and the 25-year-old came through the game unscathed. Forwards Oli Jager, Jean Kleyn and Niall Scannell also returned from injury in the inter-provincial derby and are fit to face La Rochelle. Flanker John Hodnett was forced off...
Nick Schonert has departed Sale Sharks by mutual consent with immediate effect. The South African-born prop, 33, has been with Sale for four seasons since joining from Worcester Warriors in 2021. But he has not played a single game in the Premiership this season after undergoing surgery on an Achilles problem last March. The last...
France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been named player of the tournament for the 2025 Six Nations in recognition of his record-breaking campaign. The 21-year-old scored eight tries – a record in a single championship – as France lifted the title for a 19th time. Bielle-Biarrey saw off competition from England back Tommy Freeman, Scotland full-back...
Six Nations Rugby Special pundits Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay discuss why Louis Bielle-Biarrey was their “player of the tournament”. WATCH MORE: ‘Fabulous’ Bielle-Biarrey stars in Six Nations best tries Watch Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer. Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Watch highlights as England half-back Mikey Lewis scores a hat-trick in Super League leaders Hull KR’s 50-4 win at Huddersfield. Pictures courtesy of SuperLeague+. Available to UK users only. MATCH REPORT: Lewis stars as nine-try leaders Hull KR rout Giants Read full article at source...
Saracens have opted to pursue domestic success over their continental ambitions this season. The three-time Champions Cup winners have decided to rest several of their England internationals, including Maro Itoje and Tom Willis, for their trip to Toulon. Director of rugby Mark McCall says he is prioritising making the Premiership play-offs over the chance at...
Watch highlights as Jake Wardle scores a hat-trick in Wigan’s 54-0 Super League thrashing of Salford Red Devils. Read full article at source...
Salford Red Devils full-back Ryan Brierley says the club’s troubles have been impacting the players’ mental health. The 33-year-old Scotland international also hinted that he could leave, following star players Marc Sneyd, Brad Singleton and Tim Lafai as the Red Devils struggle with the repercussions of an ongoing takeover. Players have not been paid on...