Latest Rugby news

Second-half comeback spares England's blushes after Michael Leitch inspires Japan

Today at 07:00 pm - Just 24 hours after the Rugby Football Union were plunged into turmoil following the resignation of chief executive Steve Brown, England narrowly avoided what would have been a humiliating defeat by Japan at Twickenham.Eddie Jones,......

England rebounds to beat Japan 35-15 at Twickenham

Today at 06:30 pm - LONDON (AP) — England recovered from being dominated by Japan in the first half to score 25 unanswered points and win 35-15 in a rugby international at Twickenham on Saturday.Japan played some entertaining rugby to lead 15-10 at......

Wallabies weather early scare to beat Italy 26-7

Today at 06:00 pm - PADUA, Italy (AP) — Australia survived an early scare before easing past Italy 26-7 in Padua on Saturday.Italy, chasing its first win over the Wallabies, had two early tries ruled out before Australia broke away with two tries from......

England 35, Japan 15

Today at 06:00 pm - LONDON (AP) — England beat Japan 35-15 at Twickenham on Saturday.England 35 (Danny Care, Mark Wilson, Joe Cokanasiga, Dylan Hartley tries; George Ford 3 conversions, 2 penalties, Elliot Daly penalty), Japan 15 (Ryoto Nakamura,......

Wales grabs 10 tries, beats Tonga 74-24 for 8th straight win

Today at 06:00 pm - CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Wales scored three tries in the first 11 minutes before adding seven more in the second half to thrash Tonga 74-24 in a rugby international in Cardiff and seal an eighth straight victory on Tongans......

Japan entertain in loss to England at Twickenham

Today at 05:48 pm - The World Cup hosts turned on the style in their November Tests against England...

Australia 26, Italy 7

Today at 05:30 pm - PADUA, Italy (AP) — Australia beat Italy 26-7 in rugby on Saturday.Australia 26 (Marika Koroibete 2, Tanielu Tupou, Will Genia tries; Matt To'omua 3 conversions), Italy 7 (Mattia Bellini try; Tommaso Allan conversion). HT:......

Rugby: Early Rugby World Cup exits catalyst for change

Today at 05:00 pm - Gregor Paul in Dublin From the ashes of the Northern Hemisphere's disappointing World Cup, a phoenix has Six Nations failed en masse at the last tournament, not one making the last four, and the Northern Hemisphere......

Eagles on 9-win streak after beating Romania 31-5

Today at 05:00 pm - BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The United States will face Ireland next week unbeaten this year and on a nine-test winning streak after accounting for Romania 31-5 on Eagles scored five tries to one in a scrappy test against......

Rift between Lomu family and rugby great's widow laid to rest

Today at 05:00 pm - The rift between Jonah Lomu's family and his widow Nadene has been laid to rest.Today marks the third anniversary of the death of the legendary All Black, who died of a heart attack after a long battle with kidney failure. But......