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From Rags to Rugby: How the Sport Changed Lives of Slum Kids in Delhi
A rugby team of correction house inmates, former beggars, school dropouts and slum dwellers has found its place in a sport few care about in India.
One of Greatest Ever Rugby Halfbacks Dies of Motor Neurone Disease
For those who watched rugby in the 1990s, Joost was the halfback that every one loved.
The Cult: Sonny Bill Williams
There was a time when Sonny Bill Williams contributed to rugby's booze-soaked image. Not anymore. The multi-talented Kiwi converted to Islam in 2008, becoming the sport's only high-profile Muslim.
The Cult: Matt Dawson
Between rugby's amateur and professional eras came the brief heyday of the semis. No one better exemplifies them than school coach turned World Cup winner Matt Dawson.
Ditching School for Rugby Paid off for Tyler Ardron and His Country
Rugby was never on Tyler Ardron's radar growing up. He's now Canada's biggest star and the captain of the national team.
Future Sport: The Tech Breaktrhoughs Changing the World of Rugby
The increased use of technology is making rugby an easier sport to officiate. But, as recent examples show, there is still room for improvement.
The All Blacks' Haka: It's Complicated
It's easy to get caught up in watching the New Zealand rugby team's thrilling haka without considering it as a complex cultural text.
VICE Sports World News Roundup: November 2
Start your day with VICE Sports. Here's our morning roundup of the sports news from around the world.
I Have No Idea What Happened in That Rugby Game, But Boy Was It Exciting
An attempt to understand the Rugby World Cup Final through sheer feeling.
What American Football Can Learn from the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup ends this weekend, but American football teams are going to keep watching.
VICE Sports World News Roundup: October 30
Start your day with VICE Sports. Here's our morning roundup of the sports news from around the world.
10 Reasons the Rugby World Cup Final Will Be an Absolute Cracker
New Zealand and Australia face off in Saturday's Rugby World Cup Final. As a clash between two heavyweights of the game, not to mention fiercely competitive neighbours, it's all set to be a classic encounter.