Rugby Union

Former Crosby student Sam Moore has rugby running through his blood. The ex Merchant Taylors School pupil has represented England at rugby under-16s, 17s, 18s and 19s. But football was his first love, as Merseysportlive's Max Rudd finds out.

Southport Ladies RFC are looking to close the gap on the frontrunners in the Women’s Championship North 2. Mark Astwood’s side will be hoping to bounce back from their disappointing 22-17 defeat against Peterlee and Horden Valkyries in the quarter...

It has been a difficult season for Sefton Ladies in the Women's Championship North 1 League. But at the 15th attempt brought their first win of the season.

A recent study has claimed that children should be banned from playing rugby due to concerns over their safety. However, opinions differ on how safe it is to play rugby. The study in The Times claimed that not enough is...

Two Irish rugby players, who moved to Merseyside two years ago, are hoping a seven-figure cash injection into the women's game will improve their prospects. Emma Douglas and Zara Thorpe haven't found clubs to play for since moving to the...

A senior rugby coach in Liverpool today issued a warning over the new controversial tackling laws set to be introduced. The RFU confirmed the height of tackles must be reduced to targeting no higher than the waist, following France who implemented the same law for amateur rugby in 2019.

Ampthill withstood a late Caldy comeback to secure a 31-26 win over the Wirral side, in Championship Cup Group C action at The Onley Field. Ampthill hit first in the third minute courtesy of a try from Joe Sproston after some early pressure. Tom Hardwick pulled his conversion kick wide.

Title-chasers Prenton RUFC are back in action in the HALBRO North West Leagues on Saturday as they face Parkonians in a local derby clash.  Prenton’s game was postponed last week because of a waterlogged pitch. St Edwards took advantage to...

Ireland and Wales both face a tricky task to progress to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, as New Zealand and France respectively stand in their way. A clash against the world ranked number one side, New Zealand, lies in wait...

Two of rugby’s greatest rivals will clash on Saturday when England take on Australia in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup. Following a perfect campaign so far, Eddie Jones’ men arguably face their first real challenge in the Wallabies,...