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Scotland starts impressively at Murrayfield but has to weather Wales comeback

Scotland starts impressively at Murrayfield but has to weather Wales comeback

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland treated Murrayfield to a show in its last home Six Nations game and gave Wales a record-extending 16th consecutive defeat by 35-29 on Saturday.
France without injured Dupont takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland

France without injured Dupont takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland

DUBLIN (AP) — France's hand replaced Ireland's on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Angry France cites Ireland players for knee injury to captain Antoine Dupont

Angry France cites Ireland players for knee injury to captain Antoine Dupont

DUBLIN (AP) — France has cited Ireland's Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter for their alleged roles in the serious-looking knee injury to Antoine Dupont in their crunch Six Nations match on Saturday.
Canadian men defeat Japan to finish third in Challenger Series event in Cape Town

Canadian men defeat Japan to finish third in Challenger Series event in Cape Town

CAPE TOWN — Canada defeated Japan 28-15 to finish third Saturday in the second round of World Rugby's HSBC Sevens Challenger Series.
Rugby Canada launches 'Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025' for second-ranked women

Rugby Canada launches 'Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025' for second-ranked women

Rugby Canada is looking for a helping hand for the women's rugby team en route to this summer's Rugby World Cup.
Canada rugby sevens men down Tonga, Uganda to advance to Challenger Series semifinals

Canada rugby sevens men down Tonga, Uganda to advance to Challenger Series semifinals

CAPE TOWN — Kal Sager ran in two of Canada's six tries in a dominant 38-7 win over Uganda on Friday in the second round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series.
Three of Ireland rugby's greatest make their last home stand in Dublin against France

Three of Ireland rugby's greatest make their last home stand in Dublin against France

Confirming the pending international departures of rugby greats Conor Murray, Peter O'Mahony and Cian Healy was classy planning on Ireland's part.
Ex-internationals condemn Super Rugby travel failures for Fijian Drua

Ex-internationals condemn Super Rugby travel failures for Fijian Drua

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Ex-internationals Lote Tuqiri and Nemani Nadolo have condemned Super Rugby organizational failures that led to the Fijian Drua squad traveling more than 300 kilometers (about 185 miles) in a luggage truck and having to
Ntamack and Penaud return to France team to face Ireland in Six Nations blockbuster

Ntamack and Penaud return to France team to face Ireland in Six Nations blockbuster

PARIS (AP) — Romain Ntamack returns at flyhalf and Damian Penaud is restored on the right wing for the Six Nations match against Ireland on Saturday.
Canadian men beaten by Chile in Cape Town in final of Challenger Series event

Canadian men beaten by Chile in Cape Town in final of Challenger Series event

CAPE TOWN — Chile, recovering from an early 7-0 deficit, reeled off five straight tries to defeat Canada 33-7 Sunday in the men's final of the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series.