Tag: rugby
Courtney Lawes: It’s time for me to retire from England after Rugby World Cup campaign | Rugby Union News
Courtney Lawes: “I’ve said to the boys, anyone that’s asked. I think it’s time. I’ve done four World Cups, so I’m pretty happy with that. It’s an end of an era, but it’s been a real honour for me to represent England for so long. It flies by. I’m proud of the journey I’ve been…
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Cricket World Cup: Temba Bavuma hopes Proteas start double for South Africa vs England ahead of rugby semi-final | Cricket News
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma is hoping to kickstart a World Cup double for his country as the cricket and rugby teams play England on Saturday. The Proteas meet Jos Buttler’s men in the Cricket World Cup in Mumbai from 9.30am UK time, before the Springboks face Owen Farrell’s side in the Rugby World Cup…
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Rugby World Cup: Freddie Steward set to be recalled in place of Marcus Smith semi-final clash with South Africa | Rugby Union News
Head coach Steve Borthwick is set to restore Freddie Steward to full-back for Saturday night’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa in place of Marcus Smith while captain Owen Farrell is once again expected to lead England at fly-half Last Updated: 18/10/23 9:44pm Freddie Steward is set to return to the England starting XV…
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Rugby World Cup: New Zealand make two changes for semi-final vs Argentina | Rugby Union News
New Zealand have recalled wing Mark Telea and lock Sam Whitelock for Friday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Paris; three-time winners New Zealand are strong favourites to progress and would face England or South Africa in the final; Pumas start with Gonzalo Bertranou Last Updated: 18/10/23 6:27pm Mark Telea starts on the left…
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England name squad for Wheelchair Rugby League clash with France in repeat of last year’s World Cup final | Rugby Union News
England Wheelchair Rugby League head coach Tom Coyd has named his 12-player squad for a training camp at St George’s Park; this is set to be their first camp at the FA’s National Football Centre, as they prepare to face France on November 5 By Ella-Esrene Frederick Last Updated: 18/10/23 4:38pm Declan Roberts celebrates after…
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George Williams: England captain to miss first two Tonga Tests after ban appeal is rejected | Rugby League News
Williams will miss England’s Tests against Tonga at St Helens on October 22 and Huddersfield on October 28, but he will be able to return for the third and final match at Headingley on November 4 Last Updated: 18/10/23 2:33pm George Williams will miss England’s first two Tests against Tonga through suspension England will be…
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Castleford Tigers: Craig Lingard named head coach for 2024 Super League season with Danny McGuire as assistant | Rugby League News
Former Batley Bulldogs and Keighley Cougars head coach Craig Lingard will succeed Danny Ward as Castleford Tigers’ head coach after signing a two-year deal; Danny McGuire joins Lingard at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle as assistant coach having recently left Hull Kingston Rovers Last Updated: 17/10/23 6:00pm Craig Lingard is taking over as Castleford’s new head coach…
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Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Wigan Warriors beat Leeds Rhinos 50-42 | Rugby League News
Wigan Warriors beat Leeds Rhinos to the Wheelchair Super League Grand Final by 50-42; Wigan, who came from behind, have won two trophies over a successful weekend of Rugby League for the club Last Updated: 15/10/23 7:38pm Wigan Warriors came from behind to beat Leeds Rhinos to win the Wheelchair Super League Grand Final. The…
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Rugby World Cup: What next for Ireland, Wales after quarter-final exits to New Zealand, Argentina? | Rugby Union News
Andy Farrell must lead Ireland into a new era now without talismanic captain Johnny Sexton in the side We look at what comes next for Ireland and Wales, after they suffered hugely-disappointing Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeats to New Zealand and Argentina on Saturday… Ireland say goodbye to stalwarts Sexton, Earls | More to bid…
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Sky Sports to show every Super League match live as part of historic new three-year TV rights deal | Rugby League News
Sky Sports will show all six matches in each Super League round live, totalling around 170 games each year, including Magic Weekend fixtures, play-offs and men’s, women’s and wheelchair Grand Finals; the new agreement extends Sky Sports’ partnership with the Super League beyond 30 years Last Updated: 14/10/23 3:00pm Sky Sports has agreed a new…
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