Rugby 'world record' unsung in Cyprus
Most Cypriots are blissfully unaware of it but their national rugby XV has notched up a 21st straight triumph, thanks largely to former expats and foreign soldiers on the soccer-mad island.
Rugby star Williams stripped of titles
Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams has been stripped of his professional boxing belts after the dual-code rugby player failed to defend his international and New Zealand heavyweight titles.
Brumbies sign Tatekawa
Japanese utility back Harumichi Tatekawa is set to become the third player from his country to compete in Super Rugby after signing for the Canberra-based Brumbies, according to media reports on Sunday.
O'Brien signs new contract
Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien has signed a new contract to remain at three-time European champions Leinster, the Irish Rugby Football Union said Thursday.
Robshaw to captain England
Chris Robshaw will continue as England captain in this year's Six Nations, the Rugby Football Union said on Friday.
O'Neill quits, says IRB
Australian John O'Neill has quit as director of the 2015 Rugby World Cup citing personal reasons, the International Rugby Board (IRB) said Tuesday.
Parra suspended for 2 weeks
France international scrum-half Morgan Parra was handed a two-week suspension which rules him out of the Six Nations match against Scotland on March 8, the Ligue National de Rugby (LNR) announced Thursday.
Blues repel Crusaders
A rampant Blues side scored four tries in 13 minutes to overcome an early deficit and storm to a 35-24 victory against fellow New Zealanders the Crusaders in a Super Rugby match at Eden Park on Friday.
Deans to join Panasonic
Former Wallabies boss Robbie Deans will become the head coach of Japan's Top League and national champions Panasonic Wild Knights on May 1, the club said Tuesday.
Tigers beat Eels to share NRL lead
The Wests Tigers grabbed a four-way share of the lead in Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) with a pulsating 21-18 win over the Parramatta Eels in Sydney on Monday.
Parisse set to return
Italy captain Sergio Parisse will make his Stade Francais return in the crunch clash with Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday following a back injury.
Australia relaunches rugby competition
Australian rugby chief Bill Pulver said Monday he is confident the relaunched National Rugby Championship (NRC) can prove the doubters wrong and make a financial profit in its first year.
Vettel, Franklin win at Laureus awards
Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel and swim star Missy Franklin were named Laureus sportsman and woman of the year on Wednesday in a ceremony in Malaysia that was tinged with tragedy over the MH370 plane disaster.
NZ take title in HK
New Zealand defeated England 26-7 in the cup final in Hong Kong on Sunday, surging to the top of the points table after the seventh tournament of the IRB (International Rugby Board) Sevens World Series.
Hartley not to be fined
Northampton and England hooker Dylan Hartley will not face disciplinary action over a claim that he bit Leicester counterpart Tom Youngs, the Rugby Football Union announced Sunday.
NZ anti-corruption drive
The New Zealand Rugby Union launched a major anti-corruption drive on Wednesday, demanding that thousands of top-level players and administrators sign a pledge to keep the game clean.
Leicester stalwart Chuter retires
George Chuter, the Leicester hooker and England 2007 World Cup finalist, on Monday announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby.