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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Martin Hannan: World Rugby should start fund for players with brain damage

News that 378 ex-professional rugby union, rugby league and football players are now suing the various governing bodies down south was not unexpected

The National (Scotland)

Reds axe Vunivalu, bench O'Connor for Brumbies

James O'Connor has been benched and Suliasi Vunivalu left out altogether from the Queensland Reds side to face the ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific.

AAP

Luther Burrell’s allegations of racism at Newcastle upheld by investigation

The RFU said it ‘believes the investigation has fulfilled its objectives and does not intend to pursue a further disciplinary investigation’.

The Independent UK

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RFU survey reveals racism experienced by players ‘in every area of elite rugby’

The Rugby Football Union pledged to ramp up efforts to tackle discrimination after its own inclusion and diversity survey found that ‘in every area of elite rugby … players had experienced some form of racism’

The Guardian - UK

George Horne foresees good things for Warriors after signing new deal

The 27-year-old has been one of the key members of the Warriors squad this season as they have progressed to a guaranteed URC play-off place.

The National (Scotland)

Dodson to judge Townsend on team's potential rather than past deeds in contract talks

Dodson told BBC Scotland’s Rugby Podcast that he had been “pleased but not delighted” with the third place finish in this year’s Six Nations.

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of former rugby and football stars start £300m brain injury compensation lawsuit

The case has been brought against the sports' respective governing bodies with former stars of rugby league, rugby union and football citing a negligence towards potential brain injuries

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Tonight's rugby news as Welsh region 'earn respect' and winning Wales team set new record for England Six Nations game

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Scarlets expect announcement on new contracts for players soon as Dwayne Peel says they are 'making strides'

The Scarlets coach is hopeful his side will have some good news to announce shortly

Wales Online

Wales announce ticket prices and details for summer World Cup warm-up games against England and South Africa

The two Principality Stadium matches will be part of Warren Gatland's final planning for the World Cup

Wales Online

Welsh rugby boss expects Wales star Joe Hawkins to be ineligible for Rugby World Cup after Ospreys exit

The young centre is joining Exeter Chiefs from the Ospreys next season

Wales Online

The big rugby names who have revealed shocking news about early onset dementia

A number of very famous players have gone public with their diagnoses amid legal action against rugby's governing bodies

Wales Online

Meet remarkable Robin who's just played his 1,000th game of rugby

He made his debut for Broad Plain RFC in 1986 and is still going strong

Bristol Post

Picture of Peter Stringer and his lookalike brothers leaves people in stitches

Peter Stringer is well known as one of the greatest scrum halves to play on the Irish team. But despite this, fans have been unable to differentiate between the Stringer family.

Irish Mirror

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Bristol Post

Bristol Bears young star linked with Wales return amid contract uncertainty

Ioan Lloyd remains an important figure in Pat Lam's squad but is yet to properly carve out a role in the starting XV

The Guardian - UK

South African sides face Champions Cup acid test as air miles mount

Schedule is a logistical nightmare but Springbok players have long thrived in the competition so their clubs cannot be underestimated

Evening Standard

England will benefit from clubs’ European runs, insists Mako Vunipola after Champions Cup success

Saracens one of three clubs to reach quarter-finals amid financial issues in domestic game

The Independent UK

Dafydd James reveals dementia diagnosis as brain injury claim group grows to 380

The former Wales and British and Irish Lions star has joined the player lawsuit.

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Bristol Post

Helen Skelton's ex Richie Myler becomes dad again after new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill gives birth

Richie announced that he and Stephanie Thirkill were expecting their first child together - and his fourth - in late 2022

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales and Lions favourite reveals devastating dementia diagnosis

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

The Guardian - AU

Matildas unveil first period-conscious kit design for Women’s World Cup

The co-hosts of this year’s Women’s World Cup have unveiled new kits that directly address period anxiety amongst players

AAP

Young gun Lynagh extends with the Reds to 2025

Queensland Reds playmaker Tom Lynagh has signed a new deal with the club as he looks to put himself firmly in Eddie Jones' plans ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Belfast Live

Jordi Murphy eyes big finale as he makes emotional announcement about his future

Ulster backrower reveals decision to retire at the end of the current season

Irish Mirror

Ulster flanker Jordi Murphy to retire at end of season

The 31-year-old rose through the ranks at Leinster and made over 100 appearances for the province before moving to Ulster in 2018

The Independent UK

Wales’ Joe Hawkins faces uncertain international future following Exeter switch

The Ospreys centre has made a major impact for his country.

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