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Today's rugby news as 'tragic' Josh Navidi announcement sparks huge reaction and departing Davies says goodbye

These are the rugby stories making headlines in Wales and around the world on Friday, April 21

Wales Online

Building Waratahs will fire smart shots at Blues

The Waratahs want their game-breakers getting more ball so they can take the attack to the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific clash at Auckland's Eden Park.

AAP

Slater hails Walsh, Hammer in Maroons No.1 battle

Queensland coach Billy Slater has been impressed with the form of Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow as the race heats up to don the No.1 for State of Origin.

AAP

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Cooper's Japanese return a pivotal Wallabies Cup moment

Quade Cooper can stake his claim for a World Cup ticket when he makes his return from a long-term injury for bottom-placed Kintetsu in Japanese club rugby.

AAP

Jeremy Thrush's retirement backflip officially over

A heel injury has ended the hopes of Western Force lock Jeremy Thrush playing out the Super Rugby Pacific season, but his heroics will be long remembered.

AAP

St Helens boss Paul Wellens lauds Jonny Lomax masterclass in Warrington win

England stand-off, 32, terrorises Super League leaders as depleted champions defy the odds to beat Warrington 28-6

Daily Mirror

Scotland coach explains Jade Konkel-Roberts' position change for Six Nations clash

SHORT of cloning herself, Jade Konkel-Roberts could hardly do more for the Scotland cause.

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Wales star Josh Navidi forced to retire aged 32

Navidi has been capped 33 times for Wales but has been forced to call time on his career due to injury

Wales Online

Love Island star Jacques O’Neill ready to start grafting for Castleford again

The 23-year-old hooker has re-signed an initial deal until the end of the current season.

The Independent UK

Outgoing coach names Cardiff youngsters who are destined for stardom and the best foreigner we've seen

Richard Hodges will leave Cardiff at the end of the season but is confident they can have a bright future

Wales Online

Ireland boss Greg McWilliams admits Ireland's resilience has been tested by torrid Six Nations tests

"There's no doubt that it's been tricky. You want to win your games, you don't want to be losing games."

Irish Mirror

The nine players definitely leaving the Dragons as Wales international released after a year

The Wales loose-head previously spent nine years at the Scarlets before heading to Gwent last summer

Wales Online

Ulster Rugby unveil Nevin Spence Memorial Stand ahead of game

The club has dedicated the stand in honour of their former player who tragically died in a farm accident back in 2012

Belfast Live

Tonight's rugby headlines as Scarlets prop forced to quit at 27 and Wales star's season over

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The Independent UK

Emily Scarratt expects Six Nations rivals to close gap on England and France

The gulf in class has prompted Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton to state that the Six Nations cannot ‘continue in the guise it is’

Evening Standard

Jack Nowell escapes ban but England wing hit with £10,000 fine over referee criticism

Exeter Chiefs star had publicly blasted Karl Dickson’s decision to send off Olly Woodburn during Leicester defeat

Irish Mirror

Ospreys star Harri Morgan taking break from rugby after revealing he attempted to take his own life

The 23-year-old took to social media to reveal he attempted to take his own life back in February.

Wales Online

The Scarlets' blueprint to relaunch Ioan Lloyd's club and Wales career

The 22-year-old will join the west Walians from Bristol Bears next season

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Wales Online

Uncapped Wales centre signs Ospreys deal after landing on Gatland's radar

The 25-year-old has enjoyed an impressive season, with strong performances in Europe and a first Welsh call-up

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as players support young star after suicide attempt and missing Davis may have drowned

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Daily Mirror

Marcus Smith: 'I want to win Champions Cup. To do that in England is extremely tough'

Harlequins' England fly-half says Premiership needs to match spending power of French clubs and stops short of ruling out move across Channel one day

AAP

Waratahs hit by injuries and Wallabies rest protocols

The Waratahs travel to Auckland to meet the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific with a new-look side, reshuffled due to injuries and forced Wallabies rest protocols.

Irish Mirror

Peter O'Mahony flicks the switch as he looks to finish season with Munster on a high

"I'm loving rugby at the moment. It's hard not to, off the back of the last few weeks - the enjoyment of it all"

AAP

Rebels extend coaching deals ahead of Crusaders clash

While their Super Rugby finals hopes remain in the balance, Kevin Foote and his assistant coaches Tim Sampson and Geoff Parling have been backed with new deals.

AAP

Niall Williams, Sonny Bill's sister, joins NRLW Titans

Niall Williams, the sister of cross-code superstar Sonny Bill, is poised to make her NRLW debut with Gold Coast this season.

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