Rugby

Scotland holds on to beat the New Zealand Maori 29-26 in a thrilling start to its Pacific tour

WHANGAREI, New Zealand (AP) — Scotland conceded a try after only 40 seconds but rallied to score four tries including a double to scrumhalf George Horne to hold out the New Zealand Maori 29-26 Saturday in the opening match of its South Pacific tour.

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Fiji coach Byrne will reconnect with rugby's youngest new star Sua'ali'i in Wallabies test

NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Rugby's newest star, 21-year-old Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i, is well-known to Fiji coach Mick Byrne.

Jul 4, 2025 5:31 PM Read more >

Owen Farrell's 'aura' and 'serious quality' will help Lions in Australia, teammates say

SYDNEY (AP) — Owen Farrell's curveball call-up by the British and Irish Lions was welcomed by his new teammates Friday, with the former England captain praised for his high standards and leadership qualities as he heads to Australia for his fourth to

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Harry Wilson to captain Australia in rugby test against Fiji on Sunday

NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Loose forward Harry Wilson will captain the Wallabies while Tate McDermott and Noah Lolesio will form the halfback pairing for Sunday's test match against Fiji in Newcastle north of Sydney.

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