Rugby

CAPE TOWN — Chile, recovering from an early 7-0 deficit, reeled off five straight tries to defeat Canada 33-7 Sunday in the men's final of the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rugby league returned to Las Vegas on Sunday in its continuing mission to convert Americans to football without pads, drawing 50,000 fans to Allegiant stadium where the grit of the quintessential Australian sport mixed with the glamo

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sports fans who have a soft spot for underdogs will find few underdoggier teams in Super Rugby than the Dunedin, New Zealand based Highlanders, the southernmost major professional team on the planet.

CAPE TOWN — Canada posted two wins Saturday to advance to the Cup semifinals in the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series.

Canada rugby sevens captain Piper Logan will miss the rest of the HSBC SVNS season after tearing the posterior and medial cruciate ligaments in her knee on the weekend in Vancouver The 23-year-old from Calgary was hurt when she fell awkwardly in a co

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Having another roll in Las Vegas this weekend is a long way from rugby league's first forays into selling the sport to Americans.

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland center Garry Ringrose was suspended for three games on Thursday for his 20-minute red card in the victory over Wales last weekend.

Five Canadians are looking to make their mark in Las Vegas this week as Sin City showcases rugby league.

DUBLIN (AP) — Cian Healy, Ireland’s most-capped rugby player, was one of three stalwarts to announce on Thursday they will be retiring from international duty after the Six Nations.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Felix Jones is back in South Africa's coaching team to help the Springboks' quest for a third straight Rugby World Cup title.