A FRENCH rugby star is in intensive care after suffering a "cardiac event". Prop Uini Atonio, 35, has 68 caps for Les Bleus and was set to play at the upcoming Six Nations. But he was withdrawn from the squad and will be forced into…
JAMIE GEORGE wrapped an arm round pal Maro Itoje — before backing him to ignite England’s Six Nations bid following personal tragedy. Skipper Itoje will arrive late to camp in Girona as he has been in Nigeria for the funeral of his mother…
ITV has announced a new deal that sees the network become the home of international rugby in the United Kingdom. The agreement will see ITV offer the most comprehensive free-to-air access to international rugby since the game turned…
LUKE LITTLER has teamed up with rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson for a campaign fighting male loneliness through sport. World champion Littler, 19, is among a host of massive sporting names joining the government for the campaign, which…
A RUGBY star has been left with a fractured eye socket after a brawl astonishingly broke out during training. NSW Waratahs team-mates Miles Amatosero and Angus Scott-Young clashed with eachother on the training ground. The Australians'…
PETER SQUIRES has died at the age of 74 with tributes pouring in. The former England and Lions rugby star was also known for playing cricket for Yorkshire. Squires played 29 times for England in the 1970s and scored six tries. He was a…
WALES legend Liam Williams has confirmed his shock retirement from international rugby - just 13 days before the Six Nations gets underway. The full-back, 34, made the surprise announcement by taking to social media. Williams, who will…
SIX of the best in world rugby go head-to-head once again for the Six Nations 2026. Antoine Dupont was injured 12-months ago, but makes his international return and looks to spur France to back-to-back titles. Ireland will be looking to…
THE Six Nations is set to return for another year of action in 2026 - and you can watch it all for FREE! Fans will once again be able to catch the Six Nations without paying a penny, as Henry Pollock & Co look to snatch the title from…
THE Six Nations is one of the biggest tournaments on the rugby union calendar. The competition sees England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland face off against France and Italy in five weeks of non-stop action. The Red Rose have won 29 titles,…
OSPREYS players have released a joint statement on the future of the rugby union team, revealing they have been "left in the dark" regarding the ongoing situation. The future of the club is currently uncertain, with the Welsh Rugby Union…
LOUIS REES-ZAMMIT has returned to rugby union, following a stint in the NFL which didn't work out for the flying winger. In January 2024, Rees-Zammit put out a statement that he was retiring from rugby to pursue his dream of playing in the…
FRANCE will return to defend their Six Nations title in 2025 - with England and Ireland looking to mount challenges to them. Scotland, Wales and Italy will also feature, and SunSport can reveal how you can catch some of the action live…
CLARE BALDING's nephew Jonno has followed in the family footsteps by being called up to England's Under-20 squad for the Six Nations. The lock, 19, plays for Gloucester and is the latest sporting prospect to come out of the Balding family.…
NORTHAMPTON SAINTS fly-half Anthony Belleau lost several teeth in training last week but still played for his side on Sunday. The rugby ace was called into the squad despite suffering a horror injury to his face just days earlier. Belleau,…
THE Six Nations has undergone a major broadcasting change with it set to feature on a new TV channel. The annual rugby union tournament has traditionally been shown on the BBC and ITV. This has seen fans have full access to the tournament…
BANKRUPT England rugby great Lawrence Dallaglio has been dealt a fresh £500,000 blow. The World Cup winner faces financial ruin after being told to repay a £423,570 director’s loan he took out of his failed sports company. In addition, the…
HISTORY will officially be made when Hollie Davidson becomes the first female referee in men's Six Nations history. The Scot will officiate when Ireland host Italy on February 14. This is the latest historic milestone for the 33-year-old.…
RUGBY star Polina Krakowska has tragically died at the age of 25. The Polish international player is reported to have passed away in Poznan, Poland. Krakowska was a former member of the Black Roses Poznan team and the Polish national team.…
SOUTH AFRICA Women's rugby captain Lusanda Dumke has died aged 29. The forward suffered from a rare form of cancer. Dumke won 33 caps for the Springboks and also featured for South Africa Rugby Sevens. She was named South Africa Rugby’s…
SOUTH AFRICA star Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-week ban for a sickening eye gouge. The lock attacked Wales player Alex Mann in the Springboks' 73-0 thrashing or the Dragons at the Principality last weekend. He was deemed to have…
DANNY Cipriani’s ex-wife has lifted the lid on their split — claiming the rugby ace made her life hell, leaving her with no explanation and in debt. In a series of allegations, Victoria Cipriani, 44, also claims he spread lies about her.…
SOUTH AFRICA rugby star Eben Etzebeth was shown a straight red in the closing minutes of his team's 73-0 win over Wales for eye-gouging Alex Mann. The Springboks were cruising to a rampant win over sorry Wales before the sickening incident…
FORMER England rugby star Mark Cueto had his driving ban overturned after he said his wife had been the one speeding. The 45-year-old received a six-month ban earlier this month after totting up points on his licence. He was handed six…
IT'S tough to look like an absolute unit on a rugby pitch full of them. But South African giant JJ van der Mescht towers above the vast majority of his Northampton Saints team-mates - and tips the scales heavier than all of them. In fact,…
MIKE TINDALL has been forced to postpone the launch of his rugby breakaway. R360 wants the very best in the game to be part of its global series - but the launch date has been pushed back two years until 2028. It comes after the BBC report…
WELSH rugby hero Mike Watkins has sadly died aged 73. The passing of Watkins, who played for Crumlin, Cardiff and Newport RFC, was announced on Tuesday. A Dragons statement read: "Everyone at Dragons RFC is deeply saddened by the passing…
ARGENTINA coach Felipe Contepomi accused “bully” Tom Curry of attacking him in the Twickenham tunnel after England held on to complete an autumn clean sweep. Furious Pumas No 8 Santiago Grondona confronted Curry and Henry Pollock at the…
THE Rugby World Cup is on the horizon once again, as Australia host the tournament in 2027. South Africa will once again defend their world title, having won the tournament back-to-back in 2019 and 2023. Steve Borthwick and England will be…
MAX OJOMOH had a dream home debut as England completed an autumn clean sweep. Bath centre Ojomoh, making only his second Red Rose appearance, scored one long-range try and created two more as Steve Borthwick’s side withstood a Pumas…