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Qatar Airways puts Nations Championship sponsorship on hold due to fallout from war

Qatar Airways has put its £80m sponsorship of rugby union’s new Nations Championship on hold due fallout from the war in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Lowering tackle height in rugby led to sharp decline in concussion rates – new study

Rugby is a physical sport, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the tackle. In amateur and school rugby union, tackles are responsible for well over half of all match injuries, making them the single biggest source of injury risk in the game. That reality has prompted growing efforts…

The Conversation

Stories of the working class ‘need to be told,’ actress Sally Lindsay says

Lindsay was made an MBE for her services to drama by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

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Coronation Street star and new BBC director-general to receive royal honour at Windsor Castle

Sally Lindsay, Matt Brittin and rugby player will all receive honours at an investiture ceremony on Wednesday

The Independent UK

'Look to rectify': Wallabies to atone for horror tour

The Wallabies are hoping to right the wrongs of last year's horror spring tour of Europe with a flying start to 2026 against European giants Ireland and France.

AAP

Moana Pasifika's Super future confirmed by NZ Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific will be a 10-team competition in 2027 with New Zealand Rugby closing the door on Moana Pasifika by rejecting any bids to save the franchise.

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The part of himself Prince Harry hasn't been prepared to give up since moving to the US with Meghan

America is his adopted home, but the Duke of Sussex's loyalty to English sports teams is still going strong

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Marcus Smith vows England will ‘leave it all out there’ against South Africa

Marcus Smith says England are flying south determined to make a fast and furious start to the new Nations Championship at South Africa’s expense

The Guardian - UK

Ex-British rugby star battling mental health issues found dead in Italy hotel after drug-fuelled fight with girlfriend

Former rugby league player Ricky Bibey was found dead in a luxury hotel room in Florence, Italy, after a violent confrontation with his partner, an inquest in the UK has heard.

The Times of India

End-of-season rugby union awards: best games, players and more

From that crunch classic in Paris to the Red Roses’ trailblazing and Rhys Carré’s try, our pick of the moments that made the 2026-27 season

The Guardian - UK

7 best cities to retire in Wales for affordable living, coastal views and quality healthcare

Retirement in Wales can look very different depending on where someone decides to settle. In one place, the week might revolve around theatre performances, rugby fixtures and busy shopping streets. Elsewhere, daily life is shaped by sea air, quiet coastal walks or long views across green valleys. The country's relatively…

The Times of India

Jamie George captains England again as Borthwick plays it safe for brutal summer tour

England included uncapped Caluori, Fisilau, Janse van Rensburg, Sela and Kloska in the squad while Fin Smith admitted he had to ‘fake’ confidence after Lions tour

The Guardian - UK

England rest captain Maro Itoje for summer tour as replacement revealed

Steve Borthwick to bring five uncapped players for Test meetings with South Africa, Fiji and Argentina

Evening Standard

Christian NRL star backs Israel Folau's push for return

A former State of Origin prop has thrown his support behind Israel Folau's audacious bid to return to the NRL with Wests Tigers.

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RL:Knights forward facing judiciary over homophobic slur

Newcastle forward Asu Kepaoa has been summoned to the NSW Rugby League judiciary for allegedly using a homophobic slur while playing reserve grade.

Newcastle Herald

Photos | young dancers dominate the field in Newcastle Rugby League club celebrations

A different brand of athleticism got a moment to shine on Sunday.

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OLY:Master sevens coach Walsh lands vital new RA role

Rio Olympics gold medal-winning sevens coach Tim Walsh has been unveiled as Rugby Australia's new women's high-performance boss.

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Master sevens coach Walsh lands vital new RA role

Rio Olympics gold medal-winning sevens coach Tim Walsh has been unveiled as Rugby Australia's new women's high-performance boss.

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Rennie makes Savea captain in new All Blacks era

Dave Rennie has picked Ardie Savea to captain his first All Blacks squad selected for Nations Championship tests against France, Italy and Ireland next month

The Independent UK

Scotland rugby star’s daughter has life ‘transformed’ by hearing aids

Glasgow Warriors prop Zander Fagerson’s daughter Iona was fitted with new hearing aids earlier this year.

The Guardian - UK

Northampton’s great entertainers provide fitting ending to glorious Prem season

Northampton Saints, led by Fin Smith and Henry Pollock, showed why they are the masters of divine rugby in their Prem final win against Exeter

The Guardian - US

‘No better way to end’: Ollie Devoto on retirement, MLR title hopes and why US hasn’t nailed rugby yet

The England center will finish a decorated career on Sunday as his Chicago Hounds face the California Legion seeking their first Major League Rugby crown

AAP

Chiefs blown away by 'Canes in stunning Super decider

A decade after the Hurricanes' last and only previous Super Rugby championship, Wellington is again title town thanks to a 55-point thrashing of the Chiefs.

AAP

RU:Force teenager shocks Reds, Drua overcome Brumbies

The Fijiana Drua have cemented their position inside the Super Rugby Women's top four, while the Western Force produced a stunning comeback against Queensland.

The Independent UK

Is South Africa vs Barbarians on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Springboks clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash in Gqeberha

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