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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Owen Farrell: England and Saracens won't pressure captain over Test return

Neither club nor country attempted to stand in the way of Farrell's decision to step back from international rugby

Evening Standard

Nick Afoa: ‘It was make or break – and I broke’

He’s now one of Opera Australia’s shining stars, but Afoa had been on the path to international rugby stardom – before disaster struck

The Guardian - AU

Antoine Dupont gives fast and furious sevens new life in quest for greatness at Olympics

The France star will make his debut in the revamped series in Vancouver this weekend, in what is the first step towards a shot at gold at the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

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Andre Esterhuizen exclusive: I'm ready for Harlequins challenge after 'unbelievable' World Cup triumph

South Africa centre reveals how the Springboks managed to get that crucial edge for their second successive title

Evening Standard

High Court to rule in landmark hearing on 268 rugby players' brain injury claim

Day of reckoning in bid to combine claims into group litigation against governing bodies

Evening Standard

New headguard brings hope of gamechanging safety breakthrough

Design from Leicestershire-based company just waiting for green light of approval from governing body World Rugby

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Sinfield on running for Rob Burrow and MND: ‘It’s why I’m on this Earth’

The rugby league legend will run seven ultra-marathons in seven days in support of Motor Neurone Disease charities and his inspirational friend and former teammate Rob Burrow

The Independent UK

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Rugby Australia trials new tackle height laws to combat concussion

Trial law designed to reduce head-to-head contact in tackles, with research showing concussion risks are four-times higher in tackles above sternum

The Guardian - AU

Matildas, 2000 water polo team win Don, Dawn awards

The Sport Australia Hall Of Fame has honoured women's sport with its annual awards, recognising the Matildas and the 2000 Olympic water polo gold medallists.

AAP

Rugby players to apply for class action lawsuit in legal case over brain injuries

A GLO would bring more than 200 claims together in one case, but a full hearing may not take place before the end of 2024

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith and George Ford to face off in Six Nations audition as Harlequins host league leaders Sale

Premiership clash could offer fly-half pair chance to stake England claim

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell break is a 'wake-up call', says Saracens chief Mark McCall: 'Rugby needs to do something'

Sarries' director of rugby has lamented the 'shameful' abuse of Farrell and also taken aim at the media coverage of the player

Evening Standard

Saracens coach hits out at ‘shameful’ abuse after Owen Farrell announcement

The England captain announced this week that he would take a break from Test rugby during the Six Nations

The Independent UK

Shameful and not right – Saracens boss condemns Owen Farrell treatment

Mark McCall said ‘there’s only so much that someone can take’.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Owen Farrell abuse unjustified and damaging as rugby’s dark side takes its toll

In stepping away from international duty to protect his loved ones, Farrell has yet again shown the qualities that make him England and Saracens’ most trusted leader

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell’s England exit shows elite sport’s tipping point – vital lessons must be learned

The England captain will step away from international rugby to prioritise his ‘mental wellbeing’, extending a wider trend in sport and highlighting the urgent need for change to avoid yet more elite athletes suffering

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell confident England break will help extend international career

Long-serving captain will miss the Six Nations but is still hopeful of playing at the next World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Rugby players’ brain injury battle reaches watershed moment in court

Legal action brought by 268 players faces a day of reckoning on Friday while the sport continues to wrestle with the repercussions of head trauma

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The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell’s England hiatus should give all of us pause for thought

While there may be several factors in the England captain’s decision, the ‘disgusting circus’ around him has clearly played its part

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick ‘fully behind’ Owen Farrell’s break from international rugby

The England captain has decided to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations as he announces England break to 'prioritise mental wellbeing'

RFU release statement backing skipper's decision

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations ‘to prioritise mental wellbeing’

The England captain will take a break from international duty

Evening Standard

Courtney Lawes rules out England retirement U-turn but is open to final Lions tour

Steve Borthwick could be facing a back-row selection crisis for the Six Nations in 2024

The Independent UK

Exeter’s Rob Baxter urges football law-makers to be careful over sin-bins trial

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has supported the move following a successful implementation in the grassroots game.

AAP

Teen admits role in attack on rugby star Kefu's family

Wallabies star Toutai Kefu suffered critical wounds to his abdomen while trying to defend his family during a home invasion by knife-wielding offenders.

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