Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 14, 2025, 06:00 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will miss the Six Nations. Bob Bradford – CameraSport via Getty Images England head coach
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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 14, 2025, 11:30 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions England will be captained by Maro Itoje into the 2025 men’s Six Nations but there is
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 13, 2025, 10:00 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Warren Gatland said he considered stepping away from rugby. Ian Cook – CameraSport via Getty Images Warren
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 13, 2025, 02:14 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Jac Morgan will captain Wales at the 2025 Six Nations. Michael Steele/Getty Images Wales will be captained
Associated Press Jan 12, 2025, 11:23 PM Open Extended Reactions Ilona Maher is playing her club rugby in England ahead of the country hosting the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup later in the year. Harry Trump/Getty Images U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher celebrated her first start for Bristol Bears by powering over for a try in
Jan 9, 2025, 12:08 PM Open Extended Reactions England have named forward Zoe Aldcroft as captain ahead of the Women’s Six Nations Championship in March, with the World Cup to follow in August, the Rugby Football Union said on Thursday. Gloucester-Hartpury’s Aldcroft, who has won 58 caps since making her debut in 2016, previously captained
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 9, 2025, 10:25 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Mack Hansen was handed a three-game ban for comments he made after a Connacht defeat last
Jan 8, 2025, 08:07 AM Open Extended Reactions Danny Care has played over 380 games for Harlequins. Alex Davidson/Getty Images Former England scrum-half Danny Care has confirmed he won’t retire from rugby this season and will play a 20th campaign at club side Harlequins. Care, 38, joined the London side in 2006 and has gone on
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 7, 2025, 09:57 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions England’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is set for an extended spell on the sidelines. Gareth Fuller/PA Images via Getty Images
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 6, 2025, 01:00 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions BRISTOL, England — Ilona Maher’s mission to grow rugby is far from done, and while she
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 5, 2025, 03:12 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions BRISTOL, England — Ilona Maher admitted she was filled with nerves ahead of her Bristol Bears
Jan 4, 2025, 03:05 PM Open Extended Reactions The 2025 Six Nations is here, with Ireland looking to make it three titles in a row amid the absence of head coach Andy Farrell, who has begun his British & Irish Lions duties. England, Scotland and France will be looking to reclaim the title, while Wales
Jan 3, 2025, 06:22 PM Open Extended Reactions England and Argentina most recently collided in the bronze-medal match at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Dan Mullan/Getty Images Argentina’s Pumas are set to host England and Uruguay in a series of matches this July, the team confirmed on Thursday, marking the return of the English side to
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 3, 2025, 11:22 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Ilona Maher is set to debut for Bristol Bears on Sunday. Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images American
James Regan Jan 1, 2025, 12:01 AM Open Extended Reactions World Rugby are confident that any developments around potential breakaway leagues won’t distract players or fans from this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. It is expected that the tournament, which runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 27 will be the most competitive and
Connor O’Halloran Dec 27, 2024, 11:32 AM Open Extended Reactions What was your most memorable moment of the past sporting year? Was it Luke Littler, the country’s newest sporting sensation, coming heartachingly close to winning the World Darts Championship? Was it seeing Oleksandr Usyk outpoint Tyson Fury in May, or in their rematch in December?
Dec 23, 2024, 01:25 PM Open Extended Reactions Robbie Henshaw has been key for Ireland and Leinster. Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images Robbie Henshaw has signed a new two-year deal with Six Nations champions Ireland and club side Leinster, the IRFU announced on Monday. Henshaw, 31, is one of five players, alongside Conor Murray, Cian Healy,
Olivia Pagden Dec 23, 2024, 12:34 PM Open Extended Reactions The best sporting photos of the last 12 months tell different stories. Some capture the joy and jubilation of a gold medal, while others the despair of defeat. They show humour as well as sadness. The snapshots depict athletes performing at the most elite level