News and updates about rugby

Rugby league says exclusion of Israel not discrimination

Rugby’s governing body rules that South Africa’s exclusion of Israel was not discrimination. The Israeli team is skeptical.

Rugby league says exclusion of Israel not discrimination

In wake of Israel ban:

US rugby urged to withdraw from South Africa tournament

US Jewish organizations call on California-based rugby team to pull out of South African competition that disinvited an Israeli team.

US rugby urged to withdraw from South Africa tournament

South Africa Rugby withdraws invitation to Israeli team

South Africa Rugby withdraws initiation to Tel Aviv Heat, cites need "to avoid competition becoming a source of division".

South Africa Rugby withdraws invitation to Israeli team

Is USA rugby player and TikTok star Ilona Maher Jewish?

Many Jewish viewers — and TikTok fans — are wondering: With a name like Ilona Maher, is she Jewish?

Is USA rugby player and TikTok star Ilona Maher Jewish?

Israel defeats UAE team in first-ever friendly rugby match

Israel and UAE face off in rugby in what’s likely the first-ever friendly sports matchup between the 2 countries.

Israel defeats UAE team in first-ever friendly rugby match

Argentina: Rugby players outed over anti-Semitism reinstated

3 members of Argentina's national rugby team, including the captain, suspended for anti-Jewish tweets - only to be reinstated days later.

Argentina: Rugby players outed over anti-Semitism reinstated

‘Jewish rugby team’ in Argentina wins 4th straight title

Identified as 'Jewish rugby team' among national rugby clubs, Hindu Club rugby fans display Israeli flags during some matches.

‘Jewish rugby team’ in Argentina wins 4th straight title

Argentina’s ‘Jewish’ rugby club wins country’s top tournament

Hindu Club, Rugby team with many Jewish members and fans, wins Buenos Aires league championship.

Argentina’s ‘Jewish’ rugby club wins country’s top tournament

Nate Ebner eliminated from Olympic medal contention

Nate Ebner, the Jewish NFL player competing for the U.S. Olympic men’s rugby team, comes up short in Rio.

Nate Ebner eliminated from Olympic medal contention

NFL player Nate Ebner makes US Olympic rugby team

Nate Ebner of the New England Patriots qualifies for American Olympic men's rugby sevens team.

NFL player Nate Ebner makes US Olympic rugby team