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Rugby Union vs Rugby League: Key Differences
Rugby union and league split over 150 years, with 15 vs 13 players, different scoring, and no lineouts in league.
Rugby World · 2m

England Red Roses Update for Canada Test
John Mitchell adjusts England's starting lineup for Canada WXV match in Toronto.
Sky Sports · 1m

Lions women play first-ever Test before New Zealand tour
The British and Irish Lions women's team will face France in Cardiff on 27 August before their 2027 tour to New Zealand, marking a historic first fixture for the side.
BBC Sport · 1m

Saracens sack Totoa Auvaa
Saracens dismissed academy forward Totoa Auvaa after nightclub fracas with Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
Sky Sports · 1m

Saracens' Venter Pledges RFU Partnership
Saracens' Brendan Venter commits to RFU collaboration for England's rising stars.
The Rugby Paper · 1m

Sale edge Harlequins in thriller with late penalty try
Sale Sharks come from behind to beat Harlequins 28-24 with a 73rd-minute penalty try, extending their winning run against Quins to five games.
BBC Sport · 1m

Ulster fight back to draw 26-26 with Munster
Ulster scored four tries in the second half to earn a 26-26 draw against Munster in a thrilling United Rugby Championship Irish derby in Belfast.
BBC Sport · 1m

Caluori scores on return as Saracens beat Bristol
Noah Caluori marked his first Prem start of the season with a try as Saracens defeated Bristol 30-7 at the StoneX Stadium.
BBC Sport · 1m

New Zealand vs Australia Bledisloe Cup Test
All Blacks host Wallabies in first Bledisloe Cup Test.
Sky Sports · 1m

Leicester Tigers beat Gloucester with Wainwright try
Aaron Wainwright scores first try as Leicester Tigers defeat Gloucester in front of Prince Harry.
Sky Sports · 1m

Shaun Edwards joins Argentina as defence coach
The decorated rugby union coach signs with Argentina until the 2027 World Cup in Australia, ending speculation about an England role.
BBC Sport · 1m

20-Minute Red Cards Reshaping Rugby Betting
Red cards now complicate betting markets more than just player count.
The Rugby Paper · 1m

Leicester end seven-match losing run at Newcastle
Leicester Tigers beat Newcastle Red Bulls 24-19 to claim their first win of the season, with former Newcastle winger Adam Radwan scoring on his return to Kingston Park.
BBC Sport · 2m

Gloucester thrash Harlequins 48-0 to top the Prem
Gloucester's eight tries and perfect defence send them to the top of the league as Harlequins remain pointless.
BBC Sport · 1m

Australia Beats South Africa 42-38 in Perth Test
Australia holds on with 11 men to beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth Test.
Sky Sports · 1m

Australia Beats South Africa 42-38 in Rugby Test
Australia edges South Africa 42-38 in thrilling rugby Test match.
Sky Sports · 1m

Red Roses face New Zealand with key players named
Red Roses name Sarah Bern, Mackenzie Carson and Maddie Feaunati for Saturday's Allianz Stadium clash with New Zealand
Sky Sports · 1m

Henry Pollock signs £400k deal with Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints' rugby director Phil Dowson says more players could join boxing promoter Eddie Hearn's agency to boost rugby's profile.
Sky Sports · 1m

Springboks overhaul squad for Perth Test after All Blacks series win
South Africa makes 13 changes to face Australia, retaining only two players from their dominant series victory.
Sky Sports · 1m

Marlie Packer on Red Roses' reset and motherhood
England's rugby captain reflects on ending a 39-game winning streak, preparing for New Zealand, and welcoming her second child.
Sky Sports · 2m