Rugby News Monitoring

'Top six inches' issues remain for Irish rugby

The season is far from over, and it may well end up with an Irish team lifting a trophy but there is no doubt that there has been a worrying fall-off this season in Irish rugby, across a number of metrics. A quick glance at the notable achievements in 2023 …

Live: Brumbies face Reds in a blockbuster Super Rugby derby in Canberra

Cornal Hendricks: a legacy beyond rugby and a hero to Wellington

Leighton Koopman|Published 25 minutes ago 4min Cornal Hendricks, remembered for his infectious smile and exceptional sidestepping ability on the rugby field, left behind a profound legacy that transcends the sport he loved. The celebrated Springbok star, …

Cam Roigard: Hurricanes Halfback recaps the Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders

A try at the death from Cam Roigard has broken the Highlanders' hearts, and given the Hurricanes an important 24-20 Super Rugby win in Wellington.  The 'Canes halfback snuck over to score his second try of the game with time up on the clock, to …

Offaly man describes eight years of volunteering on the rugby pitch as ‘a weekly escape for the mind’

Reece matches super rugby try record

Sevu Reece [Source: Crusaders/ Facebook] Sevu Reece has joined Super Rugby royalty after equalling the all-time try-scoring record in the Crusaders’ 48-33 win over the Waratahs in Sydney. Reece’s try was his 65th in Super Rugby, drawing level with …

Isabel McMenemy: The young Tiger making her mark in rugby league

Reaching the finals in the Lisa Fiaola Cup and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions over the past two seasons, the Wests Tigers have some incredibly talented and gifted female players coming through their pathways system. One of these players is Lisa Fiaola Cup …

Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Moana Pasifika v Blues

Ardie Savea, Blues v Moana Pasifika. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz What a match we have in store here, not only is it a cross town rivalry but the result of this one could spell the end of either of Moana and the Blues' play-off hopes. A …

A game for everyone: how rugby is growing its roots in Canada

Open this photo in gallery:Steve Park playing in a rugby sevens tournament in Jasper, Alta.Tek Ang/Ang Tek Gie Photography The first time Steve Park played full-contact rugby was in the ninth grade. Fighting through a scrum for the ball, getting …

Antoine Dupont Joins Rugby Football Club Los Angeles Ownership Group

Rugby Football Club Los Angeles is proud to welcome Antoine Dupont and his company Ouest Coast into the ownership group of the franchise. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Widely regarded as one of the very best …

‘I owe Irish rugby everything, I’m forever indebted’ – Kurt McQuilkin

A season with Bective Rangers in 1992 turned into a life-long love affair for Kiwi Kurt McQuilkan is chief rugby officer at Greystones RFC. Today at 03:30 At this stage, he barely feels the jet lag. Kurt McQuilkin has a foot in both hemispheres and is just …

Former Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase STUNS rugby league greats with try of the year contender

Former Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase lit up Allianz Stadium on Friday night with a moment of magic that has rugby league greats calling it the try of the year - and possibly the try of the decade. With just over 10 minutes left on the clock and the Roosters …

Ex-rugby star says it's a 'privilege' to become doctor

Former Wales rugby star Jamie Roberts has said it is a "privilege" to join the NHS as a resident doctor, 12 years after graduating from Cardiff University's medical school. The 38-year-old, who has won 94 caps for Wales and featured in two …

Zimbabwe’s Pazani breaks new ground at 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup

Zimbabwean referee Precious Pazani has been selected to officiate at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, marking yet another remarkable milestone in her rising career. The news has been met with wide acclaim, especially from her mentor Mudiwa …

Rugby star Jamie Roberts 'excited' to become doctor

ShareSave Jamie Roberts says it’s a “privilege” to join the NHS as a doctor Former Wales rugby international Jamie Roberts says he is "ready" and "excited" to become a doctor and complete his medical training in the NHS. Twelve years …

PHOTOS: Banff Bears teams compete at Calgary's Clearwater Cup Rugby Sevens tourney

1 / 1 Banff Bears Margaret O'Connor picks up speed for a score against the Foothills Composite High School Falcons at the Clearwater Cup Rugby Sevens tournament at Calgary Rugby Union Park on Friday (May 9). JUNGMIN HAM RMO PHOTO Advertisement …

Updates : Super Rugby Pacific : Fijian Drua vs Force

Updates: DRU VS FORCE Kick-off: Drua 2' Try to Force. Sio Tomkinson. DRU 0-7 FOR 6' Force dominating the Drua in Lautoka. Drua feeling the heat. They manage to stop the Force inches away from the tryline. DRU 0-7 FOR 10' Force penalised for an …

Waratahs coach promises 'brutal' review of rugby club

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has promised a "brutal" review of the organisation following its 48-33 loss to the Crusaders on Friday night. Livid at watching his side leak five tries before half-time en route to a fourth straight defeat, …

Ellis Genge: Rugby has a state school problem. This is how to fix it

The England prop on being called up for the Lions, the class divide affecting the game and why he disagrees with former coach Eddie Jones over private education Ellis Genge says the key to reversing rugby union’s decline in state schools is upskilling …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

Comer Announces the Oversight Committee Will Continue Investigating the Cover-Up of Biden’s Mental Decline & Use of ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the panel will continue its investigation into the cover-up of President Biden’s mental decline and use of autopen. Last Congress, Chairman …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …