Rugby

Former All Black Kieran Crowley hired as Italy rugby coach

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ROME — Former New Zealand international Kieran Crowley was hired as Italy rugby coach on Wednesday, replacing Franco Smith. ...

French rugby federation allows transgender people to compete

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PARIS — The French rugby federation is allowing transgender people to take part in all France's domestic competitions from next season in a move...

Rugby uses eye-tracking technology to tackle concussion

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A “shadow trial” of advanced eye-tracking technology will be conducted in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament in Australia and New...

Lions schedule in SA changed, almost certainly no fans

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The British and Irish Lions' match schedule for their rugby tour of South Africa has been changed to mitigate...

2 England rugby coaches leave roles after Six Nations

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LONDON — Two members of Eddie Jones’ backroom staff stepped down Friday in the wake of England’s worst performance in the Six Nations rugby...

Women’s Rugby World Cup to kick off in October 2022

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Women’s World Cup in New Zealand will kick off in October next year after a delay of more than...

Rugby’s home nations could have crowds for July tests

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LONDON — While the cream of Britain's and Ireland's rugby players are in South Africa, their national teammates will have tests of their own...

Rugby’s home nations could have crowds for July tests

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LONDON — While the cream of Britain's and Ireland's rugby players are in South Africa, their national teammates will have tests of their own...

Alun Wyn Jones to captain Lions for South Africa tour

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LONDON — Wales great Alun Wyn Jones was selected as captain of the British and Irish Lions for the first time for the tour...

More than 400 days between home matches for A-League team

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SYDNEY — It's been a long time between home matches for the A-League's Wellington Phoenix: more than 400 days in fact. The coronavirus-forced drought...