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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

‘We can’t just have one superstar’: Ilona Maher wants greater focus on others to grow rugby

Bristol Bears’ new high-profile recruit Ilona Maher says while she loves being a superstar, rugby needs much more than solely her presence for the sport to continue to grow

The Guardian - UK

Fin Smith shows England class to sink Bath at the last and save Saints’ season

Northampton Saints beat Bath 35-34 as fly-half Fin Smith showed promise for Steve Borthwick’s England before Six Nations with a last-gasp conversion

The Guardian - UK

Ilona Maher draws record crowd on Bristol bow but Gloucester spoil party

The US sevens superstar drew supporters from far and wide for her Premiership Women’s Rugby debut

The Guardian - UK

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The inspired moment Scottish all-rounder clinched victory for his country

Norman Davidson, who has died aged 93, was one of Scotland’s oldest surviving internationalists, a wonderfully talented sportsman capped at both…

The National (Scotland)

Tom Willis double puts Saracens back on track against Bristol after humbling

Tom Willis scored two brilliant tries as Saracens bounced back from away thrashing by Bath to beat Bristol 35-26 at home

The Guardian - UK

Tomos Williams puts paid to Sale comeback as Gloucester hold on

Tomos Williams scored Gloucester fifth try to seal a 36-20 victory over Sale after the visitors had threatened a second-half comeback

The Guardian - UK

Ilona Maher’s Bristol bow expected to double record crowd for women’s side

Presence of the most followed rugby player on the planet will attract over 8,000 fans to Ashton Gate on Sunday

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Rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record

Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team

The Independent UK

Premiership rugby is now for the masses not the purists – enjoy it while it lasts

A rerun of last season’s final is a strong start to the year but the domestic game will soon be on hold for the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

We love Carole Middleton in casual - her navy puffer and baseball cap is ideal inspiration for New Year's Day walks

Blending practicality with style, Carole Middleton put together the perfect laid-back look

Woman & Home

Women’s sport to be front and centre in 2025

England will bid to defend their crown at Euro 2025 in Switzerland in July, having lifted the trophy at Wembley in 2022.

The Independent UK

10 sports stars who could shine in 2025

Keely Hodgkinson, Luke Littler and Tyler Dibling could all have a big year ahead

The Independent UK

How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in Australia

Andy Farrell has tricky decisions ahead but expect plenty of Ireland forwards and Scotland backs when the series begins

The Guardian - UK

Every sportsperson named in the New Year Honours list 2025

A look at the full list in sport

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Evening Standard

New Year Honours List: Gareth Southgate receives knighthood as Keely Hodgkinson made an MBE

Southgate stepped down as England boss after leading Three Lions to successive European Championship finals

The Independent UK

Gerald Davies left ‘dumbstruck’ and ‘humbled’ by knighthood in New Year Honours

The former Wales and British and Irish Lions wing also served as Welsh Rugby Union president.

The Guardian - AU

Golden Games, renewed rivalries and Raygun: Australia’s biggest sporting moments of 2024

A record-breaking medal haul in Paris, emotional victories and stunning comebacks are among the great moments in Australian sports this year

The Guardian - UK

Leicester’s Cole and Pollard thwart Harlequins in thrilling Big Game draw

A late Dan Cole try and Handré Pollard conversion off a post gave Leicester a deserved 34-34 draw in a nail-biting Big Game encounter at Twickenham

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Edinburgh edge out Glasgow but Warriors claim 1872 Cup

Edinburgh edge out Glasgow but Warriors claim 1872 Cup for third successive year.

The Guardian - UK

Will Muir grabs hat-trick as Bath pour on style in demolition of sloppy Saracens

Will Muir ran in three tries as Bath dismissed Saracens 68-10 to make a case for title success as Toby Knight was sent off for the visitors

The Guardian - UK

Handré Pollard back at Twickenham and still enjoying pressure of big occasions

Leicester fly-half returns to scene of South Africa’s autumn triumph, where his opposite number is also a familiar face

Evening Standard

Royal family sets sights on return to normality with more overseas tours in 2025

The King and Queen and other members of the royal family are also expected to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day – and welcome a new royal baby.

The Guardian - UK

The Breakdown awards: best rugby matches, players and quotes of 2024

The best and worst of the last 12 months and hopes for 2025 in our review of the year in rugby union

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan declares London the ‘undisputed capital of women’s sport’ in 2025

The Mayor of London is predicting a huge year for the city as female athletes take centre stage

The Guardian - UK

Saracens serve Premiership notice with six-try victory against Northampton

Fergus Burke led the way with two tries as Saracens dominated Northampton, last season’s Premiership champions, to win 39-24

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