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Rugby’s ugly side sees season end on sour note
Rugby’s ugly side sees season end on sour note
Wednesday 3 December 2025 02:00 PM
RUGBY: Last Saturday’s (Nov 29) match between Wales and South Africa at the Principality Stadium, in Cardiff was a game that never should have been played and saw an ugly incident that leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
Springboks continue their imperious form
Springboks continue their imperious form
Wednesday 26 November 2025 03:00 PM
RUGBY: There are titanic struggles. Then there is Ireland vs South Africa in Dublin last Saturday (Nov 22).
Ford fuels England’s belief but questions remain
Ford fuels England’s belief but questions remain
Thursday 20 November 2025 01:00 PM
RUGBY: England might have enjoyed a rare win against New Zealand on Saturday (Nov 15) but questions remain.
Phuket Mixed touch rugby a big hit
Phuket Mixed touch rugby a big hit
Friday 14 November 2025 10:00 AM
TOUCH RUGBY: Mixed gender touch rugby has found a new home in Phuket, as witnessed at the inaugural Phuket Mixed Touch Tournament 2025 recently.
Autumn Nations Rugby Series a chance to fine-tune
Autumn Nations Rugby Series a chance to fine-tune
Wednesday 12 November 2025 11:00 AM
RUGBY: There is little doubt that the current Autumn Nations Rugby Series is providing teams opportunity to prepare for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Pollock shines as England beat Wallabies
Pollock shines as England beat Wallabies
Monday 3 November 2025 02:00 PM
RUGBY: The start of the Autumn internationals can be seen as the first sign of preparation for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Mouthwatering action ahead for rugby union fans
Mouthwatering action ahead for rugby union fans
Thursday 30 October 2025 01:00 PM
RUGBY: There are some huge games on the horizon in the rugby union world and the quality of the upcoming international program cannot be understated.
Could Caluori be rugby’s next wonder kid?
Could Caluori be rugby’s next wonder kid?
Wednesday 22 October 2025 11:00 AM
RUGBY: There were wins in the Gallagher Premiership last weekend for Northampton, Bristol, Leicester, Saracens and Exeter, who easily beat Harlequins. However, the highlight performance was the five tries scored by Saracens 19-year-old superstar winger Noah Caluori.
Ten-year ban for Australian rugby league players joining ‘counterfeit’ R360
Ten-year ban for Australian rugby league players joining ‘counterfeit’ R360
Sunday 19 October 2025 12:00 PM
RUGBY: Australian rugby league players who join the rebel R360 competition will be banned for 10 years, the sport’s governing body said on Wednesday (Oct 15), branding the breakaway project “counterfeit”.
Red Bull tackles rugby
Red Bull tackles rugby
Wednesday 15 October 2025 11:00 AM
RUGBY: Red Bulls’ entry into the Gallagher Premiership via the acquisition of the Newcastle Falcons has surprised many.
Springboks beat Argentina to retain Rugby Championship
Springboks beat Argentina to retain Rugby Championship
Monday 6 October 2025 10:00 AM
RUGBY: Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx scored two tries apiece as South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham on Saturday (Oct 4) to win successive Rugby Championship titles for the first time in their history.
Springboks on target for Rugby Championship title
Springboks on target for Rugby Championship title
Wednesday 1 October 2025 11:00 AM
RUGBY: The wounded All Blacks bounced back against the Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday (Sept 27) to record a 33-24 win in The Rugby Championship.
Matthews at the double as England beat Canada to win Women’s Rugby World Cup
Matthews at the double as England beat Canada to win Women’s Rugby World Cup
Sunday 28 September 2025 11:23 AM
RUGBY: Alex Matthews scored two tries as tournament hosts and favourites England ended their long wait to win a third Women’s Rugby World Cup title with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Twickenham yesterday (Sept 27).
Kildunne & Co look to home advantage in final showdown
Kildunne & Co look to home advantage in final showdown
Friday 26 September 2025 02:00 PM
RUGBY: It is perhaps fitting that the top two ranked nations face off against one another in the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup tomorrow (Sept 27) at a sold out 82,000 capacity Allianz stadium in Twickenham.
England, Canada to vie for Women’s Rugby World Cup glory
England, Canada to vie for Women’s Rugby World Cup glory
Sunday 21 September 2025 02:30 PM
RUGBY: Ellie Kildunne marked her return from concussion with two tries as England saw off a spirited France 35-17 in their Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final in Bristol yesterday (Sept 20).
Vagabonds take to the road
Vagabonds take to the road
Saturday 20 September 2025 10:00 AM
RUGBY: With local competition currently hard to come by, thoughts of an international tour had been enticing the Phuket Vagabonds Executive Committee for some time. Listed as a “to do” item at the most recent Annual General Meeting, it was time to make those ambitions a reality. Enter the Kuala Lumpur Tigers Fest 2025 on the weekend of August 30-31 – a celebration of rugby, fitness, music, food and fun!
Surakul Stadium strives for international standards
Surakul Stadium strives for international standards
Friday 19 September 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Officials have declared that plans are on track to develop Surakul Stadium in line with international quality standards as renovation works at the Wichit-based venue continue.
Courage and character yield results in Rugby Championship
Courage and character yield results in Rugby Championship
Thursday 18 September 2025 02:00 PM
RUGBY: Elite sport can produce spectacular performances by teams as well as individuals, with players and coaches needing boundless courage and character.
All Blacks, Wallabies edge out tough wins as Rugby Championship hots up
All Blacks, Wallabies edge out tough wins as Rugby Championship hots up
Thursday 11 September 2025 02:00 PM
RUGBY: There were a raft of questions ahead of last weekend’s matches in the Rugby Championship; Is Australia’s improvement a myth or reality? Can Argentina continue to develop? Is New Zealand about to crumble at Eden Park? Is South Africa in a downward cycle?
Records and revenge spur rivals in wide-open Rugby Championship
Records and revenge spur rivals in wide-open Rugby Championship
Saturday 6 September 2025 12:00 PM
RUGBY: South Africa will chase history at New Zealand’s fortress while Australia are out to avenge a record defeat to Argentina in the Rugby Championship today (Sept 6).

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