Scotland's first minister has said a call to strip rugby player Stuart Hogg of his MBE in the wake of his domestic abuse conviction is "reasonable and understandable". John Swinney branded the ...

Stuart Hogg being stripped of his MBE would be “reasonable and understandable”, John Swinney has said after the disgraced former Scotland rugby captain was convicted of domestic abuse.

John Cartwright has praised Hull FC duo Cade Cust and Denive Balmforth for stepping up this pre-season. The two players have been in training since day one and have impressed their new head coach ...

Sligo Rovers have had great success with players from New Zealand in recent years, and manager John Russell is hopeful that latest signing Oskar Van Hattum can continue that success. The New Zealand ...

Michael Yormark, far left, with Roc Nation clients and South Africa internationals Cheslin Kolbe, Siya Kolisi, Jordan Hendrikse and Aphelele Fassi Rugby must learn to love its stars if an ...

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Ulster head coach Richie Murphy welcomes back scrumhalf John Cooney for Friday night’s interpro clash against Munster in Belfast, while Murphy’s 20-year-old son Jack is in line to make his ...

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His team need to perform, produce consistently and, well, just win. With that in mind, John Cooney’s return at scrum half from a hamstring issue will be a boost for morale in what is the only ...

Josh Bassett scores a hat-trick as Leicester Tigers recover from a sloppy start to beat Ulster and secure qualification for the knockout stage of the Investec Champions Cup. Saints make last 16 ...

The Australian rugby community is mourning the loss of Wallaby #462, Dr John O’Gorman, who passed away earlier this week aged 88. Tall and dexterous, O'Gorman was part of the solid forward ...

Huw Bevan, who is currently interim head of performance, and community director Geraint John will assume Walker's duties in the short term, with a new director of professional rugby to be ...