Rugby shirts need to be able to take plenty of tugging and pulling. They also need to be lightweight, comfortable and strong - all at the same time. Traditionally, jerseys were made from cotton, which ...

Research suggests new headgear could reduce the overall collision ‘burden’ on players over a season or career, with potential benefits for long-term brain health.

Australia flyhalf Noah Lolesio has had surgery on an unspecified injury sustained during the 21-18 win over Fiji last weekend ...

It is with this aid that the union was able to purchase Personal Protective Equipment for rugby clubs and grounds following the guidelines as per the Ministry of health.

Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union cancels matches due to abuse (4 min 10 sec ... some faced physical abuse and a referee had been struck with a piece of field equipment, and one referee being threatened ...

A non-contact version of rugby union will be played in schools to help the RFU manage a "decline in participation over injury fears".

Wales lock Ben Carter is returning home from Japan after sustaining a concussion inside 30 seconds of the first test at the weekend. Carter was concussed following a heavy collision which ...

A look at the four Rugby Championship teams as the countdown to the World Cup in France gathers pace.

As with any sport, rugby union requires a few pieces of specialist equipment. Union is a physical, full-contact sport - so expect a few knocks while playing. But with the proper equipment, you can ...

As with any sport, rugby union requires a few pieces of specialist equipment. Union is a physical, full-contact sport - so expect a few knocks while playing. But with the proper equipment, you can ...

Rugby shirts need to be able to take plenty of tugging and pulling. They also need to be lightweight, comfortable and strong - all at the same time. Traditionally, jerseys were made from cotton ...