[ad_1] BRUSSELS (AP) – The EU trade ministers will meet digitally on Wednesday to discuss a response to the American decision. The European Commission regrets the step taken by Trump, but has been preparing for it for a long time.…

[ad_1] The Dynaboars had romped to a 41-14 halftime lead, but two tries in seven minutes by the ex-Sydney Roosters NRL star straight after the resumption breathed life into the contest. Wallaby Matthew Philip’s first-half try was in vain for…

[ad_1] All Blacks Will Jordan and Anton Lienert-Brown have thrown their support behind the idea of a Super Rugby Pacific draft, which would look to replicate the success of other major sporting leagues. Drafts are a popular feature of American…

[ad_1] Prized recruit Rob Leota is leaning on “nieces, nephews, uncles” to help combat homesickness as he transitions from Melbourne home boy to NSW Waratahs enforcer. Leota is one of five Wallabies to join the Waratahs for the 2025 Super…

[ad_1] The Crusaders are out for redemption after dropping out of the Super Rugby Pacific title fold entirely in 2024. And a new, shortened finals format hasn’t made that job any easier for the former champions. Head coach Rob Penney…

[ad_1] The Blues have named a near-full strength side to face the Chiefs in Saturday night’s rematch of last year’s Super Rugby Pacific final. After winning their first full title since 2003, the defending champions return to Eden Park for…

[ad_1] The Chiefs have shifted All Black first five Damian McKenzie back to fullback to square off against Beauden Barrett, also wearing the No.15 jersey, on Saturday night. After playing at No.10 for the Chiefs all year last season on…

[ad_1] The Hurricanes have named just one current All Black in their starting XV for the Super Rugby Pacific season opener against the Crusaders in Christchurch. That one player is Cam Roigard, who will line up alongside fellow youngster Harry…

[ad_1] Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will line up at fullback in his much-anticipated Super Rugby Pacific debut for the NSW Waratahs on Friday night. Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has named Suaalii among seven debutants to face the Highlanders in the season opener…

[ad_1] The famous father of Russian ice hockey coaching, Anatoly Tarasov, once claimed “[Canadian star] Bobby Hull will single-handedly beat any Soviet hockey player one-on-one. But five Bobby Hulls can never beat the top five of the Soviet national team,…

[ad_1] Tom Jordan is relishing the prospect of his first away appearance for Scotland coming in what he expects to be a frenzied Calcutta Cup showdown at Twickenham. The versatile Glasgow back has won six caps, having made his debut…

[ad_1] The departure of Warren Gatland left Welsh fans emotionally torn. On the one hand, they acknowledge he is their greatest ever coach; someone who masterminded three Grand Slams, four Six Nations championships, two World Cup semi-finals, a Lions-winning series…

[ad_1] New Bath signing Dan Frost will have to get past Tom Dunn if he wants to be the club’s first-choice hooker next season. Dunn, 32, has signed a new contract, ending fears amongst supporters that the England international might…

[ad_1] Steve Borthwick has confirmed that Tom Curry and George Martin are on an injury rehab list separate from the 28-man England squad that assembled on Wednesday to begin preparations for the February 22 Guinness Six Nations match at home…

[ad_1] You’ll be familiar with the line: it’s a long road that has no turn. For Scotland their fixture with Ireland must feel like one of those forever highways you come across in South Africa that run on for as…

[ad_1] A consortium led by ex-Formula 1 team boss Eddie Jordan has bought London Irish Rugby Club out of administration. The former Gallagher Premiership club filed for administration in June 2023 following its suspension from all competitions. Irish had reported…

[ad_1] Former South Africa and Italy head coach Nick Mallett would not pick Scotland co-captain Finn Russell for the British and Irish Lions later this year, insisting the fly-half “makes too many mistakes”. The Bath and Scotland star, who is…

[ad_1] Lee Blackett has included four Test capped players in his 25-strong England A squad for the February 23 match versus Ireland A that will be streamed live on RugbyPass TV. Leicester pair Ollie Hassell-Collins and Jack van Poortvliet and…

[ad_1] Fin Smith’s path to international rugby has involved dealing with significant mental and physical challenges, including the onerous task of washing Steve Diamond’s car. While Northampton Saints is now Smith’s home, his journey to Test rugby started at Warwick…

[ad_1] Ireland will wear white shirts during their Guinness Six Nations match away to Wales in order to help supporters impacted by colour blindness. The back-to-back champions, who began their latest title defence with victories over England and Scotland, face…