Jezebel: Rugby

For the Love of Quad

Jessica Coen — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EST

Paris, February 4: Alberto Sgarbi of Italy is deliciously tackled by a gentleman who we believe is France's Aurelien Rougerie (correct us if we're wrong) during the RBS 6 Nations match at Stade de France. Oui, sì. More »

Thigh Want You to Punt Me

Doug Barry — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:30:00 EST

BRIDGEND, WALES - JANUARY 27: Tom Habberfield of Ospreys during the LV Cup match between Ospreys and Newport Gwent Dragons at the Riverside Hardware Brewery Field Stadium on January 27, 2012 in Bridgend, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) More »

Cover Your Thighs In World Cup Confetti

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:55:00 EDT

New Zealand All Blacks Cory Jane and Israel Dagg, right, make snow angels in confetti after their Rugby World Cup final win over France in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Ross Land) More »

Boxing Day Thighlights: God Bless Us, Every One

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:00:00 EST

London, December 26: Saracens' Alex Goode, facing at left, is tackled by Wasps' James Cannon, right, and Andy Powell, left, during their English Premiership rugby union match at Wembley stadium. Ah, rugby. What a wonderful, wonderful sport. Image via AP

Rugby Players Go For The Ball

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:22:00 EST

London, December12: Jordan Turner-Hall of Harlequins is tackled by Ronan Loughney of Connacht Rugby during the Amlin Challenge Cup match between Harelquins and Connacht Rugby at The Stoop. (Image via Getty)

Our Readers Kick Ass

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:20:00 EST

A few weeks ago, I unloaded about female "fitness" and how our bodies' function as tools has gotten lost in a quest to be thin. Readers responded with their own stories, and what awesome stories they are. More »

Samoan Rugby Team Prepares To Kick Balls

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:20:00 EST

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Samoan players perform the Haka during the international match between Scotland and Samoa at Pittodrie Stadium. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sunday Thighlights: Dirty Thoughts Courtesy Of Bath

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:55:00 EST

BATH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Saracens player Owen Farrell in action during the Aviva Premiership game between Bath and Saracens at Recreation Ground on November 21, 2010 in Bath, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Study: Not All Footballers Are Misogynistic, Homophobic Asshats

Rachel Hills — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:52:00 EDT

When it comes to stereotypical icons of sexism, football players are up there with frat boys and Christina Hoff Summers. But new research published in the Journal of Gender Studies suggests their womanizing, homophobic reputation may not be wholly deserved. More »

See? American Women Do Play Rugby (And Play It Well)

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:18:00 EDT

[Guildford, England, September 1: Vanesha McGee of the USA makes an attack during the IRB 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup 5th place semi final match between Ireland and the USA at Surrey Sports Park. Image via Getty.]

Rough And Tumble Women's Rugby Thighlights

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:05:00 EDT

[Guildford, August 24. Fiona Pocock of England is tackled by Olga Kumanikina of Kazahstan during the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup at Surrey Sports Park. Image via Getty]

Iranian Rugby Team Plays In Veils For First European Game

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:38:00 EDT

Members of the Iranian women's rugby team took to the field in Italy for their first European game ever. The athletes wore veils and long-sleeves. One player explains: "The whole team has learnt how to keep the veil in place."

Sexist Non-Sequiturs: Potato Chips Use Cleavage In Rugby Sponsorship

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:20:30 EDT

Hunky Dorys, a brand of Irish potato chips, is the official sponsor of the all-male Irish rugby team. So naturally, their new ad campaign features women with their breasts and butts on display and the slogan, "Join In. Get Dirty." More »

R.I.P. Carolyn Rodgers • Treat Your Pimples With Breast Milk

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:00:00 EDT

• Carolyn Rodgers, a poet and leading member of the Black Arts Movement, died on April 2. "What made her important was her unique use of language and her descriptions of our community," said Haki Madhubuti. He continues: More »

League Of Their Own

Anna Holmes — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:10:00 EDT

[Sydney, April 12. Image via Getty]

Inside The Paint

Anna Holmes — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:10:00 EDT

[Hong Kong, March 28. Image via Getty]

Lucky Number Sevens

Anna Holmes — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:10:00 EDT

[Hong Kong, March 26. Image via Getty]

Rugby/Oval

Anna Holmes — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:10:00 EDT

[Sydney, June 21. Image via Getty]

Australian Rugby "Group Sex" Scandal Continues To Generate Controversy

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:00:00 EDT

Last week, the media was awash with stories about the so-called "group sex" incident among Aussie rugby players. The scandal has prompted some classic victim-blaming, a good deal of denial, and maybe even some change. More »

Australia Abuzz Over Rugby League "Group Sex" Scandal

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:30:00 EDT

In 2002, a 19-year-old New Zealander met star rugby player Matthew Johns (left). According to reports, the two went to a hotel, where she engaged in non-consensual "group sex" with six of Johns' teammates. More »

Russell Crowe Keeps A Tight Rein On His Baby Rabbitoh

Anna Holmes — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:50:00 EDT

[Sydney, March 15. Image via Getty]

Downsizing: What Will Romance Novels Do Without Dashing Moguls?

Sadie Stein — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:40:00 EST

The Financial Times reports that the economic crisis has taken a toll on a staple of romance novels: businessman heroes. More »

When Madonna Falls In Concert, Does She Make A Sound?

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST

Video of Madonna falling yesterday during a concert in Brazil. She played it off, did a yoga stretch, then proceeded to French kiss a dancer dressed in Like-A-Virgin-duds, so everything's cool. [The Life Files, PopSugar]

Paris Hilton Must Be Stopped

Jennifer — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:09:35 EDT

We are Nietzsche and God is dead: Paris Hilton's stint in jail saw her fragrance sales rise 30% higher than where they were at this time last year. [WWD, sub req'd]