John Douglas was a well-known British Lions and Scottish rugby internationalist, a champion boxer, a low handicap golfer and a more than decent performer on the squash and tennis courts.

John Lewis Money has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement to become an Official Partner of England Rugby. The deal includes supporting the Red Roses and England Men’s team, starting with the ...

John Lewis Money has today announced a multi-year partnership to become an Official Partner of England Rugby. The deal sees John Lewis Money support the Red Roses and England Men’s team, starting with ...

David Nucifora took up his role as performance director with the Scottish Rugby Union in August 2024 Scottish Rugby's performance director David Nucifora is set for a shock role on the British and ...

John Lewis Money has been named an official partner of the England national rugby team ahead of the upcoming 2025 Six Nations Championship. The move will see the financial services arm of the ...

The Australian rugby community is mourning the loss of Wallaby #478 John Freedman, who passed away at the start of the week, aged 89. John Edward Freedman was a disciplined and dedicated tighthead ...

Abi Tierney is the Welsh Rugby Union's first female chief executive Chief executive Abi Tierney says the Welsh Rugby Union's (WRU) priority in 2025 is reaching a fresh agreement with all four of ...

England Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has told Sky Sports changing ... Packer, named vice-captain alongside Meg Jones, was also named 2023 World Rugby women's player of the year, but Mitchell ...

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Hull FC head coach John Cartwright has welcomed the RFL's 'review' on their new disciplinary system. The governing body will operate a new points-based system in 2025, with players given points ...

John Cartwright has addressed Hull FC's pursuit of Salford Red Devils half-back Marc Sneyd, and while a move hasn't been completely ruled out, the reality is that it's an ominous task to try and ...

Experienced Ulster forwards Eric O'Sullivan and John Andrew have signed contract extensions. Loosehead prop O'Sullivan has penned a new deal until 2027 while hooker Andrew has committed his future ...