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Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 15

Whitby hat-trick as Saints hammer Catalans

George Whitby scores 24 points as St Helens hammer Catalans Dragons to go fourth in Super League.

Rugby News / The42 / May 15

O'Connor and Ryan return for Kerry, Paudie Clifford absent from squad

Shane Murphy and Tony Brosnan drop to the Kingdom bench

Rugby News / The42 / May 15

Masters triumph of little help as McIlroy flops in blockbuster group at PGA Championship

McIlroy is already battling to make the cut at Quail Hollow after an error-strewn 74.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 15

Ireland men's sevens cut 'nothing short of a disgrace' - Kennedy

Former World Rugby sevens player of the year Terry Kennedy says the decision to cut the Ireland men's sevens team at the end of the season is "a disgrace".

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 15

Williams says 'more left in the tank' after Saracens exit

Wales full-back Liam Williams feels he has lot to offer as he looks for a new club for next season.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 15

Maia Joseph, the young Black Fern 'not shy about hard work'

Maia Joseph has paused her medical studies at the halfway point to become a full-time professional rugby player. The halfback has racked up nine Tests in the past year for the Black Ferns, emerging as the strongest contender to fill the yawning gap left after Kendra Cocksedge's retirement.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 15

Council rejects Salford's attempts to buy stadium

Salford City Council pull out of negotiations with the rugby league club over buying Salford Community Stadium.

Rugby News / The42 / May 15

McIlroy struggles with opening round 74 at PGA Championship

Padraig Harrington and Shane Lowry are both two-over after the opening round.

Rugby News / The42 / May 15

Goals powered Tipperary to defining win - now they seek to maintain progress

Waterford are the next challenge for Liam Cahill’s side this Sunday at 2pm.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 15

USA confident ahead of facing Australia in Pacific Four Series

"If you're looking for the mindset and intent of the team, you look at that first 10 minutes and how well we defended our goal line and how many times we created a turnover inches away from that white line."

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 15

'If any Welsh side makes the URC knockout games, it will be worth applauding’

Many expected the Welsh regions to be URC whipping boys this term, but three have proved largely competitive.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 15

'The kicking 10 is dead, long live the creative 10.'

The rise of 'ballers' like Marcus Smith, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian McKenzie has seen excitement levels rise

Rugby News / The42 / May 15

Sam Bennett finishes 11th in bunch sprint at sixth stage of Giro d'Italia

Kaden Groves takes the win during Naples stage.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 15

Promotion and relegation to return as RFU unveil new-look Champ Rugby

The RFU have unveiled the new format and structure of English rugby's second division next season, branded 'Champ Rugby'.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 15

Championship becomes Champ Rugby in overhaul

England's second tier will be called Champ Rugby, rather than the Championship, from the start of next season as part of an expansion and rebrand.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 15

Wales prop Jones joins Dragons from Harlequins

Wales prop Wyn Jones will join Dragons from Harlequins for the 2025-26 season.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 15

Red Bull deal could open door to marquee Newcastle signings

Energy drinks giant Red Bull are closing in on a deal to give cash-strapped Premiership outfit Newcastle Falcons some wings, and they are hopeful of it being completed by the start of July.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 15

Former Italy captain Luca Bigi to leave Zebre Parma

Zebre Parma have confirmed that veteran hooker and former Italy captain Luca Bigi will leave the club at the end of the season.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 15

Worcester Warriors announce second signing ahead of return

Worcester Warriors have signed Leicester Tigers wing Josh Bassett ahead of next season, where they will return to professional rugby in England's second division. 

Rugby News / The42 / May 15

Armagh-Dublin to be featured RTÉ game in Round 2 football fixtures

Croke Park game takes centre stage of the second weekend in round robin games.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 15

Edinburgh season on line against Ulster - Everitt

Sean Everett says Edinburgh's season is on the line against Ulster on Friday night - as well as their ambitions for next season.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 15

Diamond hails 'remarkable' resilience at Newcastle

Consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond describes morale as "remarkably high" at Newcastle Falcons for an "unremarkable season".

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 15

Munster battling Jake White's Bulls for Mornay Smith

McMillan will already have new signings, former England inside centre Dan Kelly and Connacht fly-half JJ Hanrahan, waiting for him when he joins the twice European champions for pre-season training.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 15

Tigers pull 'wildcard' with 'very sharp' Parling

BBC Sport talks to some of Geoff Parling's ex-Leicester team-mates about his surprise "wildcard" appointment as Tigers' next head coach.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 15

Wigan's Miski out for two months

Wigan Warriors winger Abbas Miski is set to miss the next two months of the season after surgery on a his knee.

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