Rugby union

From touchline to tryline, Brighton’s Breach continues winning streak

27-year-old likes to be beside the seaside as England seal record-equalling 30th win in a row

World Rugby to use mouthguard data to advise coaches on player availability

International rugby governing body will use data to create guidelines for each position

Canada aim to spoil England’s party

Reigning champions New Zealand are in action as the Women’s Rugby World Cup gathers pace

England 92 Samoa 3: Bern and Muir push props into the spotlight

Another huge win for England shows value of front-rowers who don’t normally get the plaudits

Top of their game? Red Roses must keep rising to claim ultimate prize

It was a case of job done in the first match, but tougher tests will face tournament hosts

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe: ‘How can you be the GOAT if you’re still learning?’

The New Zealand great shows no sign of bowing out of international rugby ahead of World Cup

World Rugby’s aim to educate players on pelvic floor health

There is increased awareness about the issue among unions and doctors, writes World Rugby's science and medical manager

England 69-7 USA: Red Roses kick off World Cup in style

Ellie Kildunne’s footballing brilliance gets tournament off to near perfect start

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Ellie Kildunne: ‘I was just a girl with a passion’

With her dazzling feet and magnetic aura, England’s Ellie Kildunne has come a long way to stand on the brink of super-stardom

How will Ireland, Scotland and Wales fare at Rugby World Cup?

Although underdogs, the three national teams could yet be contenders for the championship

South Africa face battle to win hearts and minds

Springboks hope World Cup progress can overturn toxic attitudes at home

Rugby must step up its game on concussion

The biggest Women’s World Cup in history will bring increased scrutiny, with research showing bigger dangers for female players

TV Guide: Spurs won a trophy at last… now all they have to do is beat PSG

Tottenham Hotspur vie for Super Cup and Rugby Championship fires up

Poetry, top ’tache, plastic chairs: The Observer’s Lions awards

And the rugby was memorable too as the tourists return in triumph, a series victory safely in the bag

Australia 22-12 Lions: Wallabies win should end doubts about future tours

The odds of the Lions tour moving to France or Argentina feel slimmer now after how well the Wallabies played

Time to bloom: Red Roses mustn’t miss this chance

Upcoming World Cup on home soil is an opportunity to put women’s rugby at the heart of the national sporting conversation

Garry Ringrose’s brave decision is landmark moment for rugby

Centre reporting his concussion ‘has done more to stop rugby’s brain injury crisis than years of campaigning’