Hyron Andrews was found in cardiac arrest in a shower cubicle that was locked from the inside as French police begin investigating the rugby star's death aged 31.

England captain George Williams is convinced his squad have learned the lessons of their heartbreaking 2022 semifinal defeat as they prepare for a potentially crucial opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against Tonga in Perth on Saturday.

But the men’s Rugby League World Cup, which continues this weekend in Australia, is playing a different game. Its governing body, the International Rugby League, has reduced the number of teams competing at this year’s tournament,

The Kangaroos overrun the Kiwis in the dying stages for a 24-22 victory as Jack Bostock scores three tries including the match-winner in Sydney

Determined to stamp its mark on the United States, rugby union followed what FIFA did right and wrong there this summer

Barcelona's Nou Camp, Madrid's Bernabeu and the Mestalla in Valencia are all on a list of possible venues as Spain bids to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035.

Kalyn Ponga stars for New Zealand but Australia edge Sydney clash as tournament promises fireworks on the pitch as well as off

Papua New Guinea, located north of Australia, has a population exceeding 10 million people but remains a sports underdog, having never won an Olympic medal in its history. With a per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of just 3,