Researchers also found the change in tackle height was linked to a 19% drop in the rate of head and upper torso contacts to the ball-carrier and an increase in frequency of tackles to the ball carrier ...

The start of a rugby game in France was delayed on Sunday after a parachutist became entangled in the stadium roof prior to ...

Sale fell to a 38-15 defeat against French side Toulouse on Sunday in the European Champions Cup but the pre-match ...

The parachute malfunctioned as the paratrooper, part of the pre-match entertainment, became stuck on part of the awning of ...

The paratrooper was one of four who were due to land on the Stadium de Toulouse pitch to deliver the match ball ahead of the ...

MULTIPLE chaotic incidents in one of today’s Scottish Premiership fixtures caused delays, as red cards were brandished and touchline fury unfolded. Kilmarnock hosted Motherwell and the home ...

If ever there was a result to fast-track the overhaul of the Investec Champions Cup, it has to be this utter humiliation for ...

Watch live BBC One coverage, listen to BBC local radio commentary and read live text commentary as Hull FC host Hull KR in the Challenge Cup.

Mbele Nonhlanhla laced up her silver cleats as her coach shouted encouragement to the creaky knees, stiff backs and laboured ...

Interview: England prop defends Wales rival for joining post-match dance, insisting their responsibility is to bring colour to game ...

Given she can deadlift the combined equivalent of Ellis Genge and Marcus Smith, it is little wonder Sarah Bern’s raw strength ...

Ilona Maher is among the most popular rugby players, if not athletes, on the planet, and within her fan club happens to be someone who blazed a trail before her.