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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).
Pumas shock All Blacks with statement win
Pumas shock All Blacks with statement win
Wednesday 27 August 2025 11:00 AM
RUGBY: Week two of the Rugby Championship saw an almighty shock as New Zealand were beaten by Argentina for the first time last Saturday (Aug 23).
All eyes turn south for the Rugby Championship
All eyes turn south for the Rugby Championship
Saturday 23 August 2025 12:30 PM
RUGBY: In the aftermath of the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, the emphasis returns to the Southern Hemisphere and The Rugby Championship 2025 with many observers asking the question: where does the strength of World Rugby currently lie?
Women’s Rugby World Cup to adopt flashing mouthguards to signal head impact
Women’s Rugby World Cup to adopt flashing mouthguards to signal head impact
Saturday 16 August 2025 03:00 PM
RUGBY: Mouthguards that light up to indicate a player has suffered a significant head impact will be used at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, officials have announced.
Wallabies fightback in final Test
Wallabies fightback in final Test
Monday 4 August 2025 10:30 AM
RUGBY: Australia won the third and final Test match against the British and Irish Lions 22-14 in rain-soaked Sydney on Saturday (Aug 2) in the most bizarre of circumstances.
Lions have ‘massive responsibility’ to finish job against Wallabies
Lions have ‘massive responsibility’ to finish job against Wallabies
Saturday 2 August 2025 10:00 AM
RUGBY: British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has warned there will be no let-up against the Wallabies in the third Test today (Aug 2), with a rare series whitewash a big incentive to finish the job.
Lions roar to series win at MCG
Lions roar to series win at MCG
Sunday 27 July 2025 09:47 AM
RUGBY: In the most dramatic and contentious finale to the second test, Hugo Keenan snatched a last-second try to secure a 29-26 victory and a series victory for the British and Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) yesterday (July 26).
No pause in Lions victory march at the ACG
No pause in Lions victory march at the ACG
Saturday 26 July 2025 09:30 AM
RUGBY: Relentlessly ripping through Australian opposition, the current British and Irish Lions side seem set to come out on top for this 2025 tour Down Under.
Wallabies vow to put bodies on line in crunch second Lions Test
Wallabies vow to put bodies on line in crunch second Lions Test
Friday 25 July 2025 02:42 PM
RUGBY: Skipper Harry Wilson vowed today (July 25) the Wallabies will “throw their bodies around” to physically dominate the British and Irish Lions with everything on the line in the crunch second Test.
Lions leave out Farrell, Pollock for first Australia Test
Lions leave out Farrell, Pollock for first Australia Test
Friday 18 July 2025 11:00 AM
RUGBY: England flanker Tom Curry and Scottish centre Sione Tuipulotu won the race yesterday (July 17) to start for the British and Irish Lions against Australia, but veteran Owen Farrell and emerging star Henry Pollock missed out.
Warm-ups done, the Lions have the Wallabies in their sights
Warm-ups done, the Lions have the Wallabies in their sights
Wednesday 16 July 2025 10:00 AM
RUGBY: Prior to the current British and Irish Lions tour of Australia much of the hype featured the quality of the pre-test match opposition. There was even genuine concern about the quality of the Wallabies test team.
Queensland upset NSW to snatch State of Origin
Queensland upset NSW to snatch State of Origin
Thursday 10 July 2025 01:30 PM
RUGBY: Queensland produced a rousing performance for skipper Cameron Munster as they upset New South Wales 24-12 in Sydney to claim the State of Origin decider yesterday (July 9).
Sluggish Lions fail to fire
Sluggish Lions fail to fire
Tuesday 8 July 2025 09:39 AM
RUGBY: The British and Irish Lions may have won their opening three warm-up games on Australian soil but they have looked far from impressive in each one.
Lions too strong against the Force
Lions too strong against the Force
Tuesday 1 July 2025 11:00 AM
RUGBY: Much of Saturday’s (June 28) pre-game preparation between Western Force and The British and Irish Lions centred on an agreement regarding the availability of Australian test players to play for their franchises.
Lions fail to roar ahead of Australia tour
Lions fail to roar ahead of Australia tour
Friday 27 June 2025 10:00 AM
RUGBY: The razzamatazz surrounding the announcement of the British and Irish Lions squad to face Australia was abruptly halted in Dublin against an equally depleted Argentinian side last Friday (June 20) with a 24-28 loss.

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