Rugby

9/3/2025 |  Construction begins on Penrith Stadium’s landmark redevelopment (Stadia Magazine) Construction is officially underway on the $309 million transformation of Penrith Stadium in Australia, a project set to redefine Western Sydney’s live event and sporting landscape.
Designed by global architecture firm Populous, commissioned by the NSW Government and being constructed by John Holland, the redevelopment will create a 25,000 capacity venue that blends high-performance sport with community and cultural use.

8/19/2025 |  Potent host England helping massive ticket sales for Women’s Rugby World Cup (Associated Press (AP)) LONDON (AP) — As Ilona Maher accepted her breakthrough award at the ESPYs last month, she urged a theater full of fellow American sports glitterati to try and catch the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup.
“You’re not going to understand it the first time you watch it,” Maher said. “You’re not going to understand the second time either, but just keep watching.”

8/19/2025 |  A guide to all 16 teams in the Women’s Rugby World Cup (Associated Press (AP)) Pool A
LONDON (AP) — England
World ranking: 1
Captain: Zoe Aldcroft
Coach: John Mitchell
Best finish: Champion 1994, 2014

8/11/2025 |  Crusaders to show off new roofed stadium in Christchurch 'Super Round' (Reuters Sports) Aug 11 (Reuters) - Super Rugby Pacific champions Canterbury Crusaders will host the return of the competition's 'Super Round' in Christchurch next season and show off their new home stadium.
Super Round, which sees all teams descend on a single city for a weekend of matches, was scrapped last season following the demise of the Melbourne Rebels, who hosted previous editions at their home stadium.

7/17/2025 |  White shorts continue to impact women's performance and participation (Reuters Sports) ZURICH, July 17 (Reuters) - Professional women's soccer teams have increasingly moved away from white shorts to address concerns over period anxiety, but studies have found the issue continues to impact on performance and on discouraging young girls from participating in sport.