Saimoni Vunilagi, a 26-year-old Fijian rugby player for Japan's Kyushu KV, died from symptoms consistent with severe heatstroke after a team practice in Fukuoka, where temperatures reached 35°C (95°F) on Monday.
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died at the age of 26 from suspected heatstroke following a training session with his Japanese club Kyuden Voltex in Fukuoka.
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died at age 26 after being hospitalized with symptoms of severe heatstroke following a team practice in Fukuoka, Japan.
As the Perth Bears prepare for their NRL debut, the focus shifts from firsts to the future of rugby league in Western Australia, where local clubs like the Willagee Bears embody the passion and community driving the sport's growth.
South Africa and New Zealand kick off Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, featuring four provincial matches and four Tests, amid commercial motives, a legal background, and implications for the global rugby calendar.
NRL officials are in England discussing a potential investment deal with Super League, aiming to transform the competition's fortunes. Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will host a 2027 Dublin weekend, with NRL investment talks nearing completion after finalising broadcast deals.
England's worst Six Nations performance has contributed to the Rugby Football Union expecting a £10m loss for the financial year ending June 2026, driven by reduced prize money and a light home fixture calendar.
TS Galaxy goalkeeper Sipho Maseti was given a straight red card in stoppage time for handling the ball outside the penalty area, mistakenly believing he was inside due to dual rugby-football field markings, in a 2-2 draw against Siwelele FC.
La justicia española concluye la instrucción del caso Gavin van den Berg y propone juzgar a cinco personas por falsificar la documentación del jugador de rugby, cuya alineación indebida excluyó a España del Mundial 2023.
Matt King has been named the new head coach of the New South Wales Blues, succeeding Laurie Daley. Despite lacking first-grade head coaching experience, King was selected for his deep involvement in the team's recent programs and his established rapport with the NSWRL.
Active individuals Jonathan Price and Chris Dunn underwent joint replacements due to osteoarthritis, prompting experts to discuss the complex interplay of genetics, sedentary lifestyles, over-exercise, and recovery in joint damage. The article explores how to maintain joint health through balanced physical activity.
The London Broncos, saved by Australian investors Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel, are unbeaten in the Championship but face uncertainty regarding Super League promotion due to IMG's grading system, which prioritizes various metrics over on-field performance. The club has invested millions and has ambitious plans, including playing in Las Vegas, but their future hinges on the upcoming gradings.
Former Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles halfback and ABC Sport rugby league commentator John Gibbs, 70, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. He announced Monday he is stepping away from broadcasting to focus on his health, receiving support from his ABC Sport colleagues.
Alan Jones, 85, former Australian national rugby coach and prominent talkback host, has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault and two of sexual touching without consent, with his judge-alone trial beginning in Sydney.
London Broncos, saved by Australian investors Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel, achieved an unbeaten Championship season. Despite on-field success, their promotion to Super League is uncertain due to a complex grading system, leaving their significant investment and long-term vision in limbo.
Former rugby league player Luke Bateman alleged to a parliamentary inquiry that gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol, leading to a $1 million gambling addiction. He detailed VIP managers offering illicit drugs and personalized betting inducements, urging the Albanese government to implement tougher gambling advertising limits.
Former NRL player Luke Bateman will testify at a Senate inquiry, alleging gambling company account managers offered him illicit drugs to "strengthen" relationships and encourage betting during his addiction, while also providing bonus bets and exclusive event invitations.
Former NRL player Luke Bateman will testify at a Senate inquiry into gambling ad restrictions, alleging account managers offered illicit drugs to strengthen relationships during his addiction. He advocates for ending gambling inducements, while the government proposes ad restrictions and the industry argues against tougher measures.
L'avocat Antoine Vey, ancien associé d'Eric Dupond-Moretti, a été mis en examen le 9 juillet pour harcèlement moral au travail sur huit anciens collaborateurs et deux anciens salariés, ainsi que pour abus de confiance au préjudice de son cabinet.
Richard Boardman, solicitor for over 1,000 rugby players suing governing bodies for brain injuries, dismissed by clients due to alleged non-compliance and misleading evidence. Despite this, he continues to lead a similar claim for 23 former footballers.
El Nations Championship de rugby, un nuevo torneo bianual, ha completado su primera fase con un empate técnico entre hemisferios. Busca conciliar calendarios y enfrenta a selecciones del Seis Naciones y Rugby Championship, con Sudáfrica y Nueva Zelanda invictas. Su impacto a largo plazo en el rugby mundial aún es incierto.
NSW Waratahs captain Emily Chancellor expresses strong confidence after their 33-22 semi-final win over Western Force, as they prepare to face Fijian Drua in the Super Rugby Women's grand final in Ba, Fiji. The defending champions aim to leverage their strong form and tactical selections.
A landmark legal action over brain damage in rugby is on the brink of collapse as a judge considers striking out 95% of 561 claimants due to their former solicitor's failure to disclose documents. Senior Master Cook is deliberating, with no legal precedent for the situation.
Hundreds of former rugby players suing governing bodies for brain injuries face a critical juncture as their solicitor, Richard Boardman of Rylands Garth, steps down following judicial criticism and non-compliance. The claimants, now seeking new representation, face potential strike-outs from the case, which could remove hundreds from proceedings.
