Coronavirus outbreak forces suspension of rugby events
Cambodia Federation of Rugby is the latest sports federation to suspend its games.
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Kenya international rugby star collapses and dies
The Kenya rugby fraternity was thrown into mourning on Wednesday following the sudden death of international Tony Onyango.
Training sessions hope to put rugby back in the game
Twenty rugby coaches underwent further training to enhance their skills.
Controversial Aussie star Folau signs for French rugby club, sparks outrage
French rugby league club Catalans Dragons signed controversial former Australian rugby star Israel Folau on Tuesday, triggering widespread condemnation for hiring a player banned at home for highly publicised homophobic views.
Rahus to face US rugby team in int’l friendly matches
Rahus to engage in international friendly matches against a visiting team from the US.
Besieged Castle: Folau not only problem for Rugby Australia boss
Australian rugby was already in crisis when Raelene Castle took over but the problems refuse to go away for the chief executive — even after ending the Israel Folau anti-gay controversy.
Tips from auntie: Vunipola backs England to ‘brutalise’ Boks
Billy Vunipola has promised England will “come out firing” in the World Cup final against South Africa, revealing he has been getting rugby tips from his auntie ahead of the biggest game of his life.
Results for Champion Nation Rugby’s 7 are out
The results for the Champion Nation Rugby’s 7 are out. The tournament was held over the weekend from October 26-27 at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP).
Discipline vital: What we learned from Wales’s win over France
Wales made it into the last four of the World Cup with a dramatic come from behind 20-19 win over 14-man France.
10 teams of Cambodia’s best players to compete in Rugby’s 7
Ten different teams will be competing in the upcoming Champion Nation Rugby’s 7
Springboks set to rest key players
South Africa are expected to breeze past Canada in today’s Rugby World Cup match but while the Springboks see the game as a chance to rest key players ahead of the knockout stages captain Siya Kolisi is happy not to have been left on the sidelines.
Drop goals providing vital scoring outlets for Rugby World Cup hopefuls
The drop goal is by far the rarest form of scoring in rugby.
White says Wallabies woes can be fixed
Australia’s first-up thrashing by a second-string South Africa side in the Rugby Championship on Saturday has triggered alarm bells at home but scrumhalf Nic White has said all the Wallabies’ ills can be fixed within a week.
Folau in new fundraising drive
A fresh fundraising drive for sacked Australia fullback Israel Folau quickly hit the AUS$1 million (US$696,100) mark in donations after it was launched by a Christian lobby yesterday.
Folau resolves to fight sacking
Rugby star Israel Folau said his resolve to fight his sacking for homophobic comments had “only been hardened” by criticism as a crowdfunding campaign for his legal fees was shut down yesterday.
Legacy on the lips with 100 days to go
With 100 days to go until the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, organisers have turned one eye towards the legacy the tournament will leave in Japan and Asia as a whole.
Folau set to launch legal bid
Israel Folau is set to launch legal action against Rugby Australia this week, a report said yesterday, with the sacked Wallabies fullback saying: “All I ask is to be treated fairly and by the law.”
Rugby Australia intends to sack Folau
Folau is to have his contract terminated after posting a meme on social media that said gay people would go to “hell”.
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Upcoming Events:1 Apr – 12 May: World Gourmet Summit13-14 Apr: HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens16 May – 2 Jun: Singapore International Festival of Arts5 May – 4 June: Hari Raya Street Light Up & Night Markets
AFL braces for impact
An unprecedented wave of rule changes is set to test the patience of players, coaches and fans alike when the Australian Football League (AFL) season kicks off on Thursday.
52 WEEKENDS IN SINGAPORE
Upcoming and Ongoing Events:14 – 17 Mar: Singapore Urban Design Festival1 Apr – 12 May: World Gourmet Summit13-14 Apr: HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens16 May – 2 Jun: Singapore International Festival of Arts
Australia won’t follow South Africa lead
Australia will not scrap its restrictions on overseas-based players representing it.
Terry delivers pep talk to England ahead of Wales clash
England’s rugby got an extra dose of motivation ahead of Saturday’s Wales match.
Watch the game or have a pint? World Cup fans may face a choice
An estimated 400,000 rugby fans to descend on Japan for the Rugby World Cup.
Springboks to meet Japan for warm-up
The Springboks will arrive in Japan for the World Cup a week earlier than planned.
Australia appoint Johnson as director of rugby
Rugby Australia appoint Scott Johnson as Director of Rugby over Michael Cheika.
We are taking Japan seriously, says Jones
Eddie Jones is planning to pay his former team full respect when they play England.
Cambodia 10’s returns
Kampuchea Balopp, a youth development organisation, is organising the weekend’s Cambodia 10’s Social Rugby Tournament.
No need for changes, says coach Cheika
Cheika has dismissed the notion of making changes to his coaching staff.
All Blacks claim Rugby Championship
New Zealand wins their third straight Rugby Championship title after two tries from Rieko Ioane helped them to a 35-17 victory.
