Twenty-minute red cards will be tested in the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. Referees can still hand out a “permanent” red card for a foul that is deemed “willful and dangerous,” but for “technical violations” that were not committed “intentionally or intentionally,” the offending team can have the player sent off then replace 20 minutes. World … Read more
The 20-minute red card will be used in next month’s autumn internationals – the first time it has been used in the northern hemisphere – despite opposition to its permanent introduction from Ireland and France. Six Nations Rugby – which oversees the 21 games of the Autumn Nations Series – has announced the law will … Read more
Subscribe to our free sports newsletter to get the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sports email to get the latest news Sign up to our free sports email to get the latest news The Irish Rugby Football Union has spoken out against World Rugby permanently introducing a … Read more
IIt will be another six months before Andy Farrell finally has to select his British & Irish Lions captain for the expedition to Australia in 2025. Enough time for the landscape to change and, theoretically, one or two surprise candidates to emerge from the bushes. Until you sit down with the devastatingly impressive Caelan Doris … Read more
Smith returned to his hometown club as coach in December 2022, taking on the role of women’s head coach following his retirement as a player. A Saints Academy product, Smith played twice for St Helens and also played for Salford, Wigan, Catalans and Widnes before ending his playing career. During the 2023 season, Smith began … Read more
Matty Smith will be head coach of Wigan Academy. Smith joins in 2025 on a four-year contract. Smith: “I’m looking forward to working with all the coaches across the club and also improving and developing as a coach and I can’t wait to get started.” Wigan Warriors are pleased to announce that Matty Smith will … Read more
Salford Red Devils have confirmed that Kurt Haggerty will replace Paul Rowley as head coach of the Betfred Super League team from the start of the 2026 season. Haggerty, currently the club’s assistant coach, will take up his post after Rowley announced earlier this week that he would be taking on the role of director … Read more
England’s path to a possible home victory in the Rugby World Cup is set with the hosts being placed in a pool alongside Australia, the USA and Samoa for next summer’s tournament. The Red Roses, the absolute leaders at the top of the world rankings and with a 20-game winning streak, are clear favorites to … Read more
Scotland have been drawn alongside Canada, Wales and Fiji for next summer’s Rugby World Cup in England. Bryan Easson’s side, seeded seventh in the world rankings in the second pot, are aiming to reach the knockout rounds after being eliminated from the groups in 2022. The Scots will be encouraged by the draw after comfortably … Read more
Excitement is growing following the Red Roses’ ‘tough’ Women’s Rugby World Cup draw Skip to content