LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - World Rugby this week filed its defence to lawsuits brought by hundreds of former rugby union players over neurological injuries, denying any liability and arguing injuries ...

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LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Rugby union’s governing body, World Rugby, has rekindled talks to raise funds for growing the sport in the United States, three people familiar with the matter said.

Few outside the United States gave the team much of a chance. The U.S. is not a traditional rugby union nation and the squad had barely trained together ahead of the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup.

World Rugby chair Brett Robinson told AFP that the sport "can't sit still" if it wants to grow, including conquering the "challenge" that is the United States with the 2031 World Cup. Then comes the ...

LONDON (AP) — A review into England's worst Six Nations in 50 years backed Steve Borthwick on Tuesday to keep his coaching ...

Nearly three decades after the iconic rugby anthem World in Union stirred pride in stadiums across the country, South Africa may once again have a song capable of sending goosebumps through fans ...

Edinburgh’s capture of Scotland qualified duo Riley Higgins and Louie Chapman has sent alarm bells ringing in Southern ...

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