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Wallabies lock Dean Mumm to retire

SYDNEY (AP) Australia rugby lock Dean Mumm will retire at the end of the 2017 season after 57 tests for the Wallabies and 112 Super Rugby matches for New South Wales.

Kieran Read re-signs with NZ Rugby to 2019

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) All Blacks captain Kieran Read has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby through the 2019 World Cup in a deal which will likely make him New Zealand’s first million-dollar player.

No. 8 Warren Whiteley named new Springboks captain

JOHANNESBURG (AP) No. 8 Warren Whiteley was named the new Springboks captain and coach Allister Coetzee included eight uncapped players in his squad on Tuesday to prepare for a three-test series against France next month.

All Blacks assistant coaches re-sign through 2019 RWC

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) All Blacks assistant coaches Ian Foster and Mike Cron have re-signed with New Zealand Rugby through the 2019 World Cup.

Gatland: Vunipola a big loss, rest of Lions 'pretty good'

DUBLIN (AP) Following the massive blow of Billy Vunipola’s withdrawal, Warren Gatland reported the rest of his British and Irish Lions squad was fit or getting there a week out from leaving for New Zealand.

Melbourne moves 2 points clear into 1st place in NRL

SYDNEY (AP) The Melbourne Storm moved two points clear of three chasing teams to claim first place after 11 rounds in the National Rugby League following a 14-6 win Sunday over South Sydney.

Super Rugby: Hurricanes, Highlanders show New Zealand power

The Hurricanes overwhelmed the Cheetahs 61-7 and the Highlanders routed the Western Force 55-6 in strident displays of New Zealand teams’ might in Super Rugby on the weekend.

Fiji fail to make quarterfinals at London Sevens

LONDON (AP) Fiji failed to reach a sevens rugby world series quarterfinals for the first time in more than three years after it lost to New Zealand 27-21 in pool play in the London leg at Twickenham on Saturday.

Rapana scores late try to give Canberra NRL win over Eels

SYDNEY (AP) Fullback Jordan Rapana scored a try with seven minutes remaining Saturday to give Canberra a 22-16 National Rugby League win over Parramatta, ending a three-game losing streak.

Records fall as Hurricanes beat Cheetahs 61-7 in Super Rugby

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Center Vince Aso scored three tries to lift the Hurricanes to a 61-7 win over the Cheetahs in Super Rugby on Saturday, becoming the leading try scorer of the season by raising his tally in 2017 to a club record of 13.

Penrith posts big 2nd-half comeback in National Rugby League

SYDNEY (AP) The New Zealand Warriors might have thought their 22-point halftime lead over the Penrith Panthers was enough to cruise the rest of the way in their National Rugby League match on Saturday.

Crusaders beat Hurricanes 20-12 in Super Rugby

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) The Crusaders overcame the sternest test so far of their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season when they beat defending champions the Hurricanes 20-12 Saturday to extend their winning streak to 11 games.

Blues beat South Africa's Cheetahs 50-32 in Super Rugby

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) Brothers Reiko and Akira Ioane shared three tries Friday as the Auckland-based Blues took a bonus point from a 50-32 win over South Africa’s Cheetahs in Super Rugby.

Cal Rugby Player Paralyzed After Suffering Spinal Injury In National Championship Game

The California Golden Bears have dominated the college rugby scene for decades. They’ve brought 27 of the past 37 national 15s titles back to Berkeley, including this year’s crown. However, the team’s dominant 43-13 victory over Arkansas State was undercut by a tragic injury suffered by sophomore Robert Paylor in the…

Crusaders meet Hurricanes in Super Rugby Round 12 highlight

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) The unbeaten Crusaders and defending champion Hurricanes will face a major test of their title ambitions Saturday when they meet in the 12th round of Super Rugby.

All Blacks draw Springboks in 2019 Rugby World Cup pool

KYOTO, Japan (AP) New Zealand will face its archrival South Africa in the 2019 Rugby World Cup pool stage in Japan and Six Nations champion England was again drawn in the toughest pool of the tournament on Wednesday.

All Blacks draw Springboks in 2019 Rugby World Cup pool

Roberts leading Wales on 2-test rugby tour in June

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Centre Jamie Roberts will captain Wales for the first time when he leads them to the south Pacific for rugby tests against Tonga and Samoa next month.

Super Rugby brings injury concerns for All Blacks

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) New Zealanders are watching the unfolding Super Rugby season with increasing trepidation as each round brings new injury concerns for the All Blacks as they prepare for their mid-year series against the British and Irish Lions.

French Rugby Player Flattens Referee, Turns His Fury Towards Opponents

Benjamin Casty, the brother of French rugby star Remi, was officiating a French junior cup match between Toulouse and Saint-Esteve last weekend when he sent off an overly fired up Saint-Esteve player. Our man was not ready to leave the field, but he was prepared to pop Casty with a vicious right cross before trying to…

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Italy Exploited An Insane Rugby Loophole, Enraging England

Italy’s national rugby team has never beaten England. The Italians have played the English 23 times and they’ve lost 23 times. This weekend, England beat Italy, 36-15, in the Six Nations Championship, just as everyone expected they would. However, the unsurprising outcome of the game belies the controversial tactics…