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Rugby March 21, 2023

Remains found in West Virginia identified as missing English rugby star Bryn Hargreaves: police

Police in West Virginia announced Monday that human remains found last month have been identified as 36-year-old Bryn Hargreaves, an English rugby star that was reported missing in 2022.

Rugby March 14, 2023

Ireland women’s rugby makes uniform switch to combat ‘period anxieties’

Ireland women's rugby will no longer sport its traditional white shorts after the sport's governing body announced that the team will now wear navy shorts to combat "period anxieties."

British Royals February 26, 2023

Prince William jokes of 'tense journey home' with Kate Middleton after supporting opposing rugby teams

Prince William, Kate Middleton rooted for opposite rugby teams at Six Nations rugby match between Wales and England, joking they would have a "tense journey home" depending the victor.

Culture February 6, 2023

Tom Jones song 'Delilah' being banned from Welsh rugby matches faces fan pushback

Fans sang the Tom Jones song 'Delilah' in the streets and inside Principality Stadium after the Welsh Rugby Union banned choirs from singing the song during matches.

United Kingdom February 1, 2023

Choir will not sing 'Delila' before Wales' match against Ireland in the Six Nations

'Delila' will not be sung before Wales' match against Ireland in the Six Nations or going forward. The Welsh Rugby Union has been accused of racism and sexism.

Rugby January 19, 2023

Rugby Football Union bans tackling above the waist in community games

Rugby Football Union announced that the sport will ban tackling above the waist in community games in an effort to reduce head injuries.

Rugby December 21, 2022

Italian rugby team accused of racism after player was gifted 'rotten banana' in Secret Santa gift exchange

Italian rugby player Cherif Traore posted on social media Wednesday, accusing his teammates of giving him a "rotten banana" as a part of their Secret Santa gift exchange.

Rugby October 16, 2022

Australian, Fijian rugby players join in emotional prayers and hymns after rousing match

Australia may have defeated Fiji in their Rugby League World Cup matchup but players from both squads joined together in song and prayer afterward.

Rugby August 5, 2022

Rugby player acquitted of domestic violence charges after finding ex-fiancee engaging in sex act with teammate

Michael Lichaa, an Australian rugby pro, was acquitted of domestic violence charges Friday following a trial during which he detailed a 2021 incident involving his former fiancee.

Rugby June 20, 2022

International Rugby League bars transwomen from women's international matches until policy is developed

International Rugby League barred transgender women from sanctioned women's international rugby league matches.

Coronavirus November 27, 2021

Omicron variant disrupts sporting events in Africa

The omicron variant is already having an effect on the sports world about 21 months after games and events were put on pause when the coronavirus pandemic first exploded.