Australia Sacked rugby player Israel Folau raises €146,804 to fund legal battle Australian former professional rugby player Israel Folau is seeking to raise 3 million Australian dollars (€1.8 million) to fund legal action against Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Waratahs for his sacking last month. 21/06/2019
France Rugby star Carl Fearns on being an Englishman in France Back row forward Carl Fearn moved from the UK to France to play for Lyon Olympique Universitaire. He talks to Euronews about the sport, the city, the language, and craving a decent curry! 05/12/2018
United Kingdom Former rugby player opts for an apology over charges following attack Former international rugby player Gareth Thomas has opted for an apology over pressing charges against a boy who attacked him for being gay. 19/11/2018
Sport Springboks confident against Argentina for second test The South African's beat Argentina, 34-21 in their opening match of the annual four-nations southern hemisphere competition. They'll be hoping to do the same at the weekend 23/08/2018
South Africa New Boks skipper Kolisi wants to inspire all South Africans The 26-year-old loose forward was named as the first black test captain of the Boks for their home three-test series against England next month. 31/05/2018
no comment Rugby players form ‘scrum’ to free ambulance stuck in mud When the ambulance carrying an injured rugby player got stuck in mud, his teammates and rivals clubbed together to push it out of trouble. 19/02/2018
Sport 6 Nations kicks off this weekend Ireland and England go into 6 Nations as favourites for the 2018 title 02/02/2018
France France named as surprise host of 2023 Rugby World Cup France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in a huge surprise after the Council of the sport's governing body went against the recommendations of an extensive evaluation 15/11/2017
Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup match schedule The organisers of the 2019 Rugby World Cup have announced the schedule for all 48 matches at the ninth tournament to be held in Asia for the first time 02/11/2017
interview Try and you shall succeed: New Zealand rugby players on winning the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport Former members of the world's most-feared international rugby squad speak with Euronews about cups, competitions and concussions after receiving the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports 2017. 24/10/2017
Africanews Ugandan rugby players 'disappear' after tournament in Germany The three - Ramathan Govule, Brian Kikaawa and Fred Odur - were not found at the team's hotel on Monday when they were preparing to leave the country. 03/10/2017
South Africa Lion bite forces Wales rugby star to miss match Fans and teammates have mocked Scott Baldwin over the injury 30/09/2017
Sport Ireland, France and South Africa vye to host Rugby World Cup South Africa, Ireland and France all promise to hold the "best tournament ever" if chosen to host Rugby's World Cup 25/09/2017
Sport Tokyo welcomes Webb-Ellis trophy as Japan counts down to 2019 Rugby World Cup Tokyo is marking two years until Japan hosts the Rugby World Cup with a ceremony to herald the arrival of the coveted Webb-Ellis Trophy – named after 18/09/2017
Sport Hero's welcome for victorious Black Ferns in NZ The team beat England 41-32 in a thrilling Women's Rugby World Cup final in Belfast 29/08/2017
Sport Epic showdown between All Blacks and Lions There is intensive training ahead of Saturday’s series-deciding third test between the All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions in Auckland. The 07/07/2017
Sport Lions to face All Blacks in Auckland The British and Irish Lions warm up for Saturday's showdown with the All Black's at Eden Park 23/06/2017
Sport Lions ready to roar As the British and Irish Lions prepare for the much anticipated three test tour of New Zealand. All Black coach Steve Hansen has kick-started the 01/06/2017
Sport England drawn in Rugby World Cup 'Pool of Death' England have been drawn in the ominously-dubbed ‘Pool of Death’ for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. 10/05/2017
Sport Former All Black lock Williams fined over cocaine possession A judicial source says the New Zealand player was drunk at the time of his arrest 05/04/2017
Sport Irish deny England Grand Slam as Jones's men lose at last The Six Nations tournament has ended in defeat for champions England as Ireland end their winning run of 18 games. 18/03/2017
Sport England remain on track for back-to-back Six Nations titles after entertaining Italy win England continued to wobble towards retaining the Six Nations crown with an entertaining home win over Italy on Sunday. 26/02/2017
Sport Ireland down France to keep alive Six Nations title hopes Ireland kept alive their hopes of a third Six Nations title in four years when they came from behind early on to beat France in a bruising contest at the Aviva Stadium in… 25/02/2017
Sport Rugby: Former Australia lock Dan Vickerman dies aged 37 The world of rugby was sent into shock on Sunday following the news that former Australia international Dan Vickerman has died at his home in Sydney. 19/02/2017
Sport Six Nations: France return to winning ways against Scotland France got their Six Nations title challenge back on track after battling past Scotland at the Stade de France on Saturday. 12/02/2017
