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Former Wallabies hooker who played with cystic fibrosis diagnosed with MND

Former Australia rugby international Nathan Charles has been diagnosed with the disease aged 37

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Roosters star admits he is torn on World Cup decision

Robert Toia has revealed he is still undecided if he wants to play for Australia or Tonga in the World Cup, less than a week out from teams being named.

AAP · Sep 30

Sir Kevin Sinfield joined by Micah Richards for latest leg of MND challenge

He started at Wakefield and visited the stadiums of Leeds and Bradford before finishing at Huddersfield.

The Independent UK · Sep 30

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Rugby World Cup bosses promise big party at first 24-team tournament

Organisers of the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Wednesday promised a massive party during the first 24-team tournament, which starts next October in Perth, Western Australia.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30

‘I needed to change’: Peter O’Mahony on ditching hard-edged ritual, and his love of gardening

The former Ireland captain tells Donald McRae he had to allow himself to feel to lead, how almost all of his coaches were ‘a bit mad’, and pain over a ruthless Munster exit

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

England can take vital lessons from worst defeats into Rugby World Cup, says Johnson

Martin Johnson believes England’s most painful defeats under Steve Borthwick can benefit them at the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

Tug of war for Toia ramps up ahead of World Cup

Robert Toia, Jojo Fifita and David Fifita have told Tonga coach Kristian Woolf that they are available for the World Cup but Australia are circling.

AAP · Sep 29

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William and Kate visit Leeds Rhinos as fundraising efforts continue

The royal couple visited the club where Rob Burrow spent his whole career before getting MND and dying in 2024.

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Three England players set for Nations League chance to impress Thomas Tuchel against Czech Republic

Thomas Tuchel will be forced into changes for England’s second Nations League fixture

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Hong Kong China’s minnows relish a Rugby World Cup baptism of fire

The debutants will face Australia and All Blacks and full-back Paul Altier admits he and his teammates are more used to ‘watching it as fans’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

'Good sign': Walters gives Walker a World Cup boost

Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker is 80 minutes away from a debut Kangaroos jersey but Mitchell Moses will also have a say in who wears the No.7 at the World Cup.

AAP · Sep 29

'Special': Tabuai-Fidow makes World Cup allegiance call

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was inspired by the decision of Payne Haas to play for Samoa last year and intends to do the same at the World Cup.

AAP · Sep 29

‘Rugby’s in people’s blood here’: mutiny rising in west Wales as Scarlets fight WRU plan

No one at Parc y Scarlets understands why they and the Ospreys are on the chopping block for the union’s proposal to cut a club by 2028

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

Roosters utility's long road to NRLW decider, World Cup

Fiji international Taina Naividi has endured two ACL tears and the death of her father en route to what she hopes will be an elusive NRLW premiership.

AAP · Sep 27

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AAP · Sep 27

Cleary may win Dally M from hospital bed after surgery

Nathan Cleary has had emergency surgery on his horror ankle injury, which could deny him the ability to accept the NRL's biggest individual award in person.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

Saracens overcome adversity to battle back and edge Leicester in 12-try thriller

Despite Nick Isiekwe’s 20-minute red card, Saracens held on to earn a hard-fought 40-38 victory at Leicester

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27

The four minutes that lasted a lifetime as Wallabies won all-time chaos classic

One year out from a home World Cup, in circumstances comically heroic, this was the match Australian rugby needed

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27

Wallabies hold off world champion Springboks in chaotic Test for the ages

Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth to send World Cup warning after surviving the final 15 minutes with 11 men

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 27

Australia 42-38 South Africa: international men’s rugby union Test – as it happened

The Wallabies hold on to beat Springboks after four yellow cards in final 15 minutes in Perth as Les Kiss extends unbeaten streak

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

Gloucester’s Dewi Lake in full flow with two tries in emphatic win at Exeter

Dewi Lake and Ben Loader scored two tries apiece in Gloucester’s 45-24 bonus-point win against Exeter, last season’s Prem runners-up

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

Zoe Harrison rescues Red Roses with thrilling last-gasp try against New Zealand

Zoe Harrison’s last-gasp winning try for England against New Zealand was met with ear-bursting cheers and 59,871 fans on their feet at Twickenham

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26

Wallabies gear up for mouthwatering South Africa clash: ‘A massive, massive Test’

With Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing and a bench packed with forwards, coach Les Kiss is hoping he has a formula to topple the Springboks

AAP · Sep 26

Titans star targets 2032 Olympics as a mum

Gold Coast No.6 and Australia sevens rugby star Teagan Levi has a special goal for the 2032 Olympic Games but she wants an NRLW title first and foremost.

AAP · Sep 25

'I'll be dreaming again': Rooster wants more in decider

The highlight reel keeps on growing for Mark Nawaqanitawase, prolonging his stint in the NRL for another week as he targets a premiership to add to his resume.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

Freeman and Pater inspire Northampton to opening win against Newcastle

Tommy Freeman and James Pater both scored hat-tricks as Northampton began their Prem title defence with a 59-26 victory against Newcastle

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