Rugby

Women's sport draws record viewership in 2023

A record 46.7 million viewers in Britain tuned in to watch women's sport on TV in 2023, eclipsing 2019's mark by almost a million, according to research published by the Women's Sport Trust on Tuesday.

Williamson reveals rugby’s impact on his team

Despite having finished second in the last two ICC World Cups, New Zealand cricketers still long for the deserving attention from their home fans. In Bangladesh, though, fans prepare themselves to experience a downpour of emotions whenever the Tigers are in action.

England coach calls Italy tactics 'Trevor Chappel' rugby

England coach Eddie Jones accused Italy of playing "Trevor Chappell" rugby after the Azzurri threatened a huge upset in Sunday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

New Zealand to fund child sport development in Pacific

New Zealand will fund a multi-million dollar programme aimed at getting more children in Pacific island countries to play sport.

Maradona inspires Argentina in Rugby World Cup 2015

Argentina captain Agustin Creevy said Diego Maradona's dressing room dance after the 45-16 win over Tonga has inspired his team to push for World Cup glory.

Japan beat South Africa in Rugby World Cup

Japan stun two-time champions South Africa to cause arguably the biggest upset in rugby union history.

February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024

Women's sport draws record viewership in 2023

A record 46.7 million viewers in Britain tuned in to watch women's sport on TV in 2023, eclipsing 2019's mark by almost a million, according to research published by the Women's Sport Trust on Tuesday.

October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023

Williamson reveals rugby’s impact on his team

Despite having finished second in the last two ICC World Cups, New Zealand cricketers still long for the deserving attention from their home fans. In Bangladesh, though, fans prepare themselves to experience a downpour of emotions whenever the Tigers are in action.

February 27, 2017
February 27, 2017

England coach calls Italy tactics 'Trevor Chappel' rugby

England coach Eddie Jones accused Italy of playing "Trevor Chappell" rugby after the Azzurri threatened a huge upset in Sunday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

September 11, 2016
September 11, 2016

New Zealand to fund child sport development in Pacific

New Zealand will fund a multi-million dollar programme aimed at getting more children in Pacific island countries to play sport.

October 5, 2015
October 5, 2015

Maradona inspires Argentina in Rugby World Cup 2015

Argentina captain Agustin Creevy said Diego Maradona's dressing room dance after the 45-16 win over Tonga has inspired his team to push for World Cup glory.

September 20, 2015
September 20, 2015

Japan beat South Africa in Rugby World Cup

Japan stun two-time champions South Africa to cause arguably the biggest upset in rugby union history.