- April 3, 2024
All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock to retire at end of season
ESPNApr 2, 2024, 05:15 PMEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAll Blacks legend Sam Whitelock has announced he will retire at the end of the season, finishing his career at French Top 14 side Pau.Whitelock is the most capped player in New Zealand history with 153 caps over 13 years. He played 180 games for the Crusaders, where he
Kansas City Chiefs sign rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit
Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterMar 28, 2024, 09:08 PMCloseCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Kansas City Chiefs have signed European rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, the team announced Friday, giving them another potential offensive threat.The Chiefs will look at Rees-Zammit at running back and perhaps
England’s Danny Care announces retirement from international rugby
ReutersMar 26, 2024, 02:02 AMEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEngland scrum-half Danny Care announced his retirement from international rugby on Monday after winning 101 caps, bringing an end to more than 15 years of service for his country.Earlier this month, the 37-year-old became only the sixth player to play 100 times for England when he entered the field
Georgia challenge Six Nations spoon side Wales to Test match
ReutersMar 22, 2024, 09:39 PMEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsGeorgia, winners of the Rugby Europe Championship, have publicly challenged Six Nations wooden spoon side Wales to a test match as they push for inclusion in the Northern Hemisphere’s top-tier competition.Italy are usually the target when the subject of Six Nations relegation is discussed, but Wales have been roped
England’s Billy Vunipola set to join Montpellier – sources
ESPNMar 22, 2024, 04:18 PMEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEngland No. 8 Billy Vunipola is set to sign a two-year deal with French Top 14 side Montpellier which will likely bring an end to his 11-year international career, sources have told ESPN.Vunipola has played 75 Tests for England since making his debut in 2013 and was part of
Six Nations review: England show ambition as Ireland triumph
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 18, 2024, 03:37 PMClose• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEngland had the chance to pip Ireland to the Six Nations trophy on Saturday but Andy
England scrum-half Danny Care undecided on international future
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 18, 2024, 05:36 PMClose• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEngland scrum-half Danny Care will assess his international future over the coming days but has not
England wonder what might have been after dramatic France defeat
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 17, 2024, 04:16 AMClose• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLYON, France — The Six Nations trophy was already in Irish hands by the time France
England have taken step forward during Six Nations – Borthwick
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterMar 17, 2024, 04:47 AMClose• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLYON, France — Steve Borthwick said England have taken a step forward in this year’s Six
Ireland vs Scotland – Report – Six Nations Championship 2024 – 16 Mar, 2024
ReutersFeb 1, 2024, 06:22 AM ETEmailPrintIreland held firm to beat Scotland 17-13 in a thrilling match in Dublin on Saturday to clinch back-to-back Six Nations titles for the second time in 11 years.After being denied a bid for successive Grand Slams last week, a sluggish Ireland looked at risk of relinquishing their grip on the