The GuardianIsrael Folau Israel Folau: Australian Christian Lobby's fundraising sparks complaints to watchdogThe Guardian - Lisa MartinThe national charities watchdog has fielded complaints over the Australian Christian Lobby’s decision to host Israel Folau’s fundraising efforts for his legal battle against Rugby Australia. The former
The GuardianEddie Jones England must sort off-field politics to fulfil potential, says Eddie JonesThe Guardian - Robert KitsonEddie Jones has claimed England will struggle to enjoy consistent success on the world stage unless the “battleground” of off-field politics is properly addressed. The head coach also believes the English
The GuardianLeicester Tigers Leicester Tigers put up for sale in wake of CVC's Premiership investmentThe Guardian - Press AssociationLeicester Tigers have announced plans to sell the club. The move comes after CVC Capital Partners acquired a minority stake in Premiership Rugby Limited, which Tigers have revealed led to several expressions
The GuardianIsrael Folau Israel Folau's treatment 'smacks of ugly Australia' says Sydney Anglican leaderThe Guardian - Australian Associated PressOne of Australia’s most senior Anglican leaders says Israel Folau’s right to express his faith is being denied, claiming the former Wallaby star’s treatment “smacks of a new and ugly Australia”. The Archbishop
The GuardianPlay buttonIsrael Folau Israel Folau donations page taken down by GoFundMe for breaching terms of serviceThe Guardian - Naaman Zhou and Lisa MartinIsrael Folau’s fundraising page for his legal challenge against Rugby Australia has been taken down for breaching GoFundMe’s terms of service, the digital fundraising platform said, with all donors to
The GuardianIsrael Folau Israel Folau's Go Fund Me campaign raises half a million dollarsThe Guardian - Australian Associated PressHalf a million dollars had been raised by Saturday morning to help sacked former Wallabies star Israel Folau “stand up for the word of God” in his legal fight against Rugby Australia. Folau had his $4m
The GuardianIsrael Folau Israel Folau sets up crowdfunding page to raise $3m to fight Rugby AustraliaThe Guardian - Lisa MartinSacked former Wallabies star Israel Folau is rattling the tin online to raise $3m for his legal action against his Rugby Australia. Folau is taking his case to the Fair Work Commission, saying his employment
The GuardianRugby Union England Rugby World Cup training squad: Hartley, Robshaw and Care outThe Guardian - Robert KitsonEngland are not due to finalise their Rugby World Cup squad until August but the chances of Dylan Hartley, Chris Robshaw and Danny Care being included are fast receding. The vastly experienced trio, along
The GuardianWorld Rugby World Rugby scraps plans for Nations Championship due to lack of supportThe Guardian - Robert KitsonGlobal rugby union is braced for fresh turmoil after the governing body announced it had discontinued plans to introduce a Nations Championship for the leading Test nations. World Rugby said it had taken
The GuardianRugby Union England’s Jack Nowell in fitness race for Rugby World Cup after ankle surgeryThe Guardian - Robert KitsonEngland face a Rugby World Cup waiting game over the fitness of Jack Nowell, who has undergone surgery on the ankle he damaged in the Premiership final this month. Exeter’s head coach says he “sees no
The GuardianRugby Union Nations Championship proposals face World Rugby deadline of FridayThe Guardian - Press AssociationLeading rugby nations face a deadline of Friday to back or reject World Rugby’s Nations Championship plan. The governing body has confirmed the Six Nations and Rugby Championship unions must respond to
The GuardianRugby Australia Calls for Super Rugby cull as Australian teams fail to fire againThe Guardian - Bret HarrisThere are calls for Australia to cut another Super Rugby team after only one side, the Brumbies, reached the playoffs this season. This comes just two years after the axing of the Western Force, but it
The GuardianPlay buttonRugby Union Seattle defend Major League Rugby crown before season three expansionThe Guardian - Martin PengellyThe Seattle Seawolves retained their Major League Rugby title on Sunday, beating San Diego 26-23 on the Legion’s home turf. It took a last-minute try to do it, in front of more than 5,000 fans. The game
The GuardianIsrael Folau Qantas boss Alan Joyce backs Rugby Australia's handling of Israel Folau disputeThe Guardian - Australian Associated PressAlan Joyce, the Qantas chief executive, has backed Rugby Australia’s actions in its dispute with former star player Israel Folau. The dispute, which is now before the Fair Work Commission, was sparked
The GuardianWarren Gatland Lions will suffer in South Africa unless Premiership final moved – GatlandThe Guardian - Gerard MeagherEngland stars will be at risk of missing out on a place in the 2021 British & Irish Lions Test side in South Africa if Premiership Rugby refuses to move its final to give the touring squad an extra week’s
The GuardianToulon 'Big Basta à Big Apple': Mathieu Bastareaud comes to New YorkThe Guardian - Martin PengellyI think a lot of people don’t understand why I come here. But I think in one season they will change their opinion Matthieu Bastareaud Mathieu Bastareaud arrives at the hotel on Lexington and 57th with
The GuardianDavid Pocock David Pocock set for early return for Wallabies, says Michael CheikaThe Guardian - Australian Associated PressIn a huge boost for the Wallabies’ World Cup prospects, champion flanker David Pocock is set for a surprise early return during the Rugby Championship. Battling a “rare” calf injury, Pocock last month
The GuardianEddie Jones Eddie Jones set to stay on even if England fail at Rugby World CupThe Guardian - Gerard MeagherEddie Jones is poised to continue as England’s head coach until at least 2021 even if his side fail to achieve their target at the World Cup in Japan this year. The Rugby Football Union’s new chief executive,
The GuardianIRFU Diageo cancels London Irish deal over Paddy Jackson signingThe Guardian - Kevin RawlinsonThe owner of Guinness has cancelled its sponsorship deal with a leading rugby union club after it signed a player who was accused, then acquitted, of rape. Diageo, which had already publicly criticised
The GuardianWarren Gatland Warren Gatland rules out taking England job after 2021 Lions tourThe Guardian - Gerard MeagherWarren Gatland has ruled himself out of ever becoming England’s head coach, declaring his intention to coach in New Zealand after the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa in 2021. Gatland was on
The GuardianAndy Murray Andy Murray hopes to play singles this year but sets no timescale for returnThe Guardian - Paul MacInnesAndy Murray has given his biggest hint yet that he may once again compete at the top of his sport, after the three‑times grand slam champion admitted he hoped to return to singles competition before the
The GuardianRugby Union Warrington switch from union may start a trend, says Luther BurrellThe Guardian - Aaron BowerLuther Burrell believes his switch to rugby league could pave the way for further union players to follow in his footsteps and has had conversations with Danny Care and Danny Cipriani about their desire
The GuardianIsrael Folau Israel Folau launches legal action against Rugby AustraliaThe Guardian - Mike HytnerSacked former Wallabies star Israel Folau has taken his case to the Fair Work Commission, saying his employment was terminated because of his religion. On Thursday Folau’s lawyers confirmed they had filed
The GuardianWarren Gatland Warren Gatland's first match after leaving Wales will be against WalesThe Guardian - Press AssociationWarren Gatland’s first match after stepping down as Wales coach later this year will be against the team he has guided for over a decade. Gatland, who leaves his post after the World Cup in Japan, has
The GuardianRugby Union Saracens’ triumph stiffens Mark McCall’s resolve to rebuff a Test roleThe Guardian - Robert KitsonWhen the finale of the domestic rugby season proves more satisfying than the Champions League final and an Anthony Joshua world title fight, the oft-maligned club game must be doing something right. Never
The GuardianRugby Union England young guns Dombrandt and Smith shine in defeat of BarbariansThe Guardian - Gerard Meagher at TwickenhamWith a minute or two left of this hugely promising victory for the most callow of England sides Eddie Jones made his exit – no doubt with plenty to ponder. No one in this squad was expected to come into
The GuardianSaracens Saracens show off power and glorious weapons of Premiership at its bestThe Guardian - Michael Aylwin at TwickenhamOnce again this grand-final concept repays. There are still those who grumble about it – and there is no doubt the idea of a nine-month (soon to be longer) slog through the dark English midwinter and the
The GuardianEddie Jones England youngsters have a chance to shine against BarbariansThe Guardian - Gerard MeagherThe Rugby Football Union’s succession plan for the next England head coach is so shrouded in mystery one wonders if it exists at all and Sunday’s match against the Barbarians only muddies the waters. Mallinder
The GuardianExeter Jack Nowell injury is a pain for Exeter and a concern for Eddie JonesThe Guardian - Paul Rees at TwickenhamJack Nowell will have a scan on his left ankle after limping off 10 minutes before the end of Exeter’s third defeat in a Premiership final to Saracens in four seasons. The Exeter full-back, who is used
