How often do we hear it said by the French, South Africans and even these days the New Zealanders, that the scrum is a religion, a way of life? It is seen as primal, tribal, a battle pitching two ...

MELBOURNE, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Two of the seven Manly players who declined to wear a "pride" jersey in Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) have broken their silence on the furore, saying they hope ...

Jones, whose side are chasing a record-equalling 14th straight win, branded Australian press coverage during England's 3-0 series whitewash Down Under in June "demeaning, disrespectful and disgusting" ...

PARISPARIS — One of the surprises of the Rugby World Cup pool stage was the only team not to concede a yellow or red card: South Africa. The defending champion Springboks were also one of the least ...

PARIS, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The All Blacks have a healthy respect for Ireland as the best team in the world but there will be no fear when the two teams clash in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final ...

MARSEILLE, April 20 (Reuters) - Money buys you a squad of World Cup winners and internationals but Toulon's 'galacticos' policy has worked because of the respect and admiration each player has for ...

Former Welsh international Jonathan Davies has called out the Welsh Rugby Union, claiming that the governing body has shown their professional players a lack of respect AND support. “Feel sorry for ...