Worcester suspended from Premiership for rest of season
English club Worcester have been suspended from the Gallagher Premiership and Premiership Rugby Cup for the remainder of the 2022-23 season, the Rugby Football Union has announced.
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Leinster coach Sean O'Brien set for All-Ireland League return with Naas
Leinster coach Sean O'Brien will line out for Naas RFC in the Energia All-Ireland League this season.
Canadian Maggie Cogger-Orr to referee Rugby World Cup opener in New Zealand
When South Africa and France kick off the Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand on Saturday, a Canadian will blow the whistle to get the party started.
Rugby-RFU reviews referee selection criteria after complaints over physical appearance feedback
(Reuters) - The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is reviewing its selection criteria for referees after 10 officials in England raised concerns about potential barriers to progression and feedback provided to them based on their physical appearance.
Red Roses should take inspiration from Lionesses says legend Alphonsi
England's women's rugby players can use the Lionesses for inspiration as they seek global domination according to 2014 World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi. The flanker was the headline act when England claimed the title seven years ago and the Red Roses are now overwhelming favourites to lift the trophy in the tournament that kicks off in New Zealand this week.
Carty and Coombes return for Sportsground Interpro
Connacht and Munster have both been able to welcome back key players for Friday's crucial BKT United Rugby Championship interprovincial match at the Sportsground.
World Cup winner Alphonsi on the vital support that helped her conquer the world
Revered as one of England's greatest, Maggie Alphonsi lifted the World Cup with the Red Roses in 2014 — but without crucial funding in her career the former Saracen could have been lost to the game forever. Alphonsi is the face of international women's rugby and arguably one of the most well-known names in women's team sports.
Bulls to tackle Sharks in pink at Loftus
The Bulls will sport their alternate pink strip when they host the Sharks in a URC clash at Loftus Versfeld on 30 October.