Sports and politics often collide in surprising ways, and rugby is no exception. In recent news, Gloucester Rugby Club, one of England's prominent teams, has taken a firm stand against the display of ...

MONINO, Russia, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Russia believe they can win their opening match on their rugby World Cup debut with coach Nikolai Nerush saying their inclusion is a big boost for a set-up which ...

March 19 - A rugby league match between Ukraine and Russia on May 24 has been moved out of Ukraine, as the ongoing political crisis impacts further on international sports events. The European ...

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WELLINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Russia's long awaited rugby World Cup debut against the United States on Thursday will provide a massive boost for the sport back home, say team officials. "It's huge.

MOSCOW, March 12 (Reuters) - The two Russia national rugby sevens players suspended from all competition for taking the banned substance meldonium are Alexey Mikhaltsov and Alena Mikhaltsov, the sport ...

PARIS, April 6 (Reuters) - Environmental organisation Greenpeace on Wednesday urged organisers of the 2023 Rugby World Cup to exclude oil and gas group TotalEnergies TTEF.PA from its list of official ...

World Archery banned Russia and Belarus athletes and officials. ATHLETICS Russia and Belarus athletes and officials barred from World Athletics Series events, including world race walking team ...

Few could have foreseen Russia reaching the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup. The tournament's lowest-ranked team, the host scored eight in its first two games before dumping Spain out on penalties ...