Australia’s hopes of again becoming a dominant rugby nation hinge on changing the way the game traditionally attracts young ...

Fans of Ilona Maher of the U.S. women's Eagles display their appreciation before the Pacific Four rugby union match Between the U.S. and Australia in Canberra, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Alev Kelter, a U.S. rugby star, risks suspension after a red card for dangerous play against Australia. The incident highlights rugby's strict head contact rules.

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The tour heads to Melbourne with Andy Farrell's tourists looking to wrap up a series win with victory at the MCG.

United States women's rugby star Alev Kelter was handed a three-match ban on Tuesday for stamping on the head of an opponent in a test match against Australia. Kelter, a three-time U.S. Olympic ...

Australia Rugby League Commission chief Peter V'landys believes the sport needs the English game to be strong and said the governing body would consider buying the cash-strapped Super League if ...

Australia US Rugby Union Ilona Maher of the U.S. women's Eagles is looks on during their Pacific Four rugby union match against Australia in Canberra, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Australia US Rugby Union Ilona Maher of the U.S. women's Eagles is looks on during their Pacific Four rugby union match against Australia in Canberra, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

CANBERRA, Australia — Despite all the pre-match hype over the world’s most-famous rugby player, Ilona Maher wasn’t able to help her American team beat Australia on Saturday in a Pacific Four match.