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Kiwi rugby league to probe player's use of prescription drugs in World Cup final

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 19:14

The New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) is reportedly investigating whether players misused prescription drugs during the recent World Cup campaign, which they lost to Australia in the final at Old Trafford in Manchester on November 30.

Aga Hussain apointed as executive committee member of ARFU

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 20:44

Aga Hussain has been elected for a second term to the 10-member executive committee of the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU).

New Zealand`s Read voted International Rugby Board`s Player of the Year

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 14:58

New Zealand No.8 Kieran Read was on Tuesday named as the International Rugby Board`s (IRB) player of the year for 2013, according to reports.

`Football fan` Pope Francis hails rugby as metaphor for life

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 13:43

Pope Francis, who is a self-confessed football fanatic, has expressed his admiration for rugby, saying that although it is hard to watch the rugby `scrums` play sometimes.

Pakistan and India to play rugby for peace

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 23:49

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are to play a rugby final on Saturday, with officials and captains vowing to promote peace through sports.

Mickey Arthur linked to Western Force rugby role

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 09:23

Sacked Australia cricket coach Mickey Arthur is in talks to join Perth-based Super 15 rugby franchise Western Force, a report said on Wednesday.

Japan record historic win over Six Nations champions

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 14:36

Japan made history on Saturday by beating Six Nations champions Wales 23-8 for their first ever victory over a major rugby nation in nearly 80 years of international competition.

Rugby star Gareth Thomas left nauseous with new dance routine

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 17:29

Gareth Thomas can’t stop vomiting on set as he practices for the flying challenge on Dancing On Ice.

Asian men`s rugby 7s includes debutants India, Pakistan

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 18:34

The third and final ranking leg of the Asian Rugby7s for men, to be held at the Bombay Gymkhana on October 13 and 14, would see debutants India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran in action.

Pune to host Asian Rugby Sevens women`s championship

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 16:07

The city of Pune will host the Asian Rugby Sevens women`s championship for the second consecutive year, it was announced on Tuesday.

England hooker Hartley cited for alleged biting

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 11:13

Dylan Hartley has been cited for an alleged biting incident during Saturday`s Six Nations victory over Ireland.

Mixed day for India in Brunei Asian Sevens Rugby

Last Updated: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 21:04

India stunned higher ranked Lao before going down to Malaysia and Philippines in the Asian Sevens rugby tournament in Brunei.