Rugby, with the debut of the Nations Championship. Fierce cross hemisphere rivalries will be put on the global stage when the ...

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The men’s World Rugby Men’s Rankings were first introduced in October 2003. Then, they were known as the IRB World Rankings.

Former Ireland prop Lindsay Peat says she found the transition to rugby union a difficult one at first after previously excelling at football, gaelic games and basketball.

South Africa control their own destiny entering the final game of the Rugby Championship as the Springboks bid to defend their title. A thrilling edition of the competition has perhaps been more hotly ...

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