Rugby: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nottingham Forest News / The42 / December 27

Cherki stars as Manchester City move top with win at Nottingham Forest

Pep Guardiola’s side at the summit for now – but Arsenal can return later today.

Alex Sanderson sheds light on half time message in Sale's comeback win

Alex Sanderson could not hide his delight after Sale ended a run of four straight Prem Rugby defeats by hammering fellow strugglers Harlequins 43-17 in a thumping bonus-point win.

Rugby News / The42 / December 27

Solness denies Marine Nationale in Leopardstown thriller

Repeat success in Grade One feature for Joseph O’Brien’s charge.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 27

Edinburgh taking 'a lot of confidence' from recent history vs Glasgow

Franco Smith has challenged his Glasgow players to demonstrate further progress by securing the 1872 Cup with a rare away win over Edinburgh.

Rugby News / The42 / December 27

Quiz: How well do you remember the 2025 hurling year?

Time to test your knowledge.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 27

Cardiff maintain pressure on Stormers with win over rivals

Cardiff bounced back from last week’s defeat to Scarlets by clinging on to claim a 22-19 victory over Dragons at the Arms Park.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / December 27

Returning England trio help Sale snap losing run against Quins

Sale emphatically ended a run of four straight Prem Rugby defeats by thumping fellow strugglers Harlequins 43-17 in a bonus-point win at the CorpAcq Stadium in Salford.

Manchester United News / The42 / December 27

Ruben Amorim says spirit shown against Newcastle can win Man Utd ‘so many games’

Patrick Dorgu’s superb 24th-minute volley was a worthy winner of the game but United spent most of the second half defending.

Rugby News / The42 / December 27

England end 15-year wait for Test win in Australia with wild two-day triumph

England ended a run of 16 defeats and two draws across four tours.

Rugby News / The42 / December 27

'We’re trying to get where Munster is' - Nienaber outlines Leinster's URC ambition

The Irish provinces will meet this evening at Thomond Park.

Rugby News / The42 / December 27

Connacht need a lift as Ulster target statement performance in Galway

The northern province have won their last three games against Connacht.

Rugby News / The42 / December 27

Rip-off ticket prices, ICE raids, moving fixtures: What to expect from the MAGA World Cup

We look ahead to some of the storylines to expect from next summer’s World Cup in North America.

Rugby News / The42 / December 27

'Proud to be a son of that man' - Karl O'Dwyer remembers his father, Micko

What was footballing life like as the son of the most famous manager of all?

Rugby News / The42 / December 27

'Our whole relationship is not based around sport': When The 42 met Kate O'Connor and Georgie Kelly

Irish multi-event athlete and footballer Zoom in for a fascinating end-of-year catch up.

Rugby News / The42 / December 26

Dorgu delivers the winner as Man United climb up to fifth

Man United held off Newcastle to register a first home win in two months.

Rugby News / The42 / December 26

Cardiff and Ospreys prevail in Welsh URC derbies

Cardiff defeated Dragons while Ospreys got the better of Scarlets.

Rugby News / The42 / December 26

'It’s always tight with these guys': Ulster's McCloskey anticipates close contest with Connacht

The centre faces Bundee Aki, a rival for the Ireland jersey.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / December 26

Ospreys soar to bonus-point win against Scarlets

Ospreys celebrate the west Wales bragging rights as they overcome Scarlets 26-19 in an attritional United Rugby Championship basement battle in Llanelli.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / December 26