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Liz Crake goes from dentist chair to grand slam decider as England look for bite

Dentist and lecturer Liz Crake has been named on the bench for England’s grand slam decider against France on Sunday as Kelsey Clifford has been ruled out with injury.

The Guardian - UK

Ultimate Sevens to launch in September as rugby union’s £2m answer to the Hundred

A rugby union version of the Hundred aimed at attracting younger fans to the sport is to be launched in September

The Guardian - UK

NSW survive nail-biting finish to claim second straight Women’s State of Origin series

Queensland go down 10-14 to New South Wales in game 2 after stunning try-savers deny Maroons’ Jasmine Peters twice

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'I'd be ready': Jojo takes 'Rat' line to Origin dream

Gold Coast centre Jojo Fifita has thrived under the tutelage of coach Josh Hannay as he enters the frame for a Queensland debut in State of Origin.

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Sarah Taylor named England men’s fielding coach while Gay, Rew and Baker are called up

Sarah Taylor, the former England wicketkeeper, will be in charge of the fielding drills during the men’s three-Test series against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies later this year, is bracing for an ongoing NRL recruitment battle after a young star's link to the Chiefs.

AAP

Roosters veteran ready for Origin after knee 'scare'

Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton has reassured NSW he would be fit and firing for the State of Origin series opener after a recent knee injury.

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Ruby Tui: ‘I’m going for France – the game needs someone to stop England’

New Zealand back turned TV presenter tells Sarah Rendell why she believes France can end the Red Roses’ 37-game winning streak in Bordeaux on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze gets 11-year ban for role in urine-swapping rugby doping scandal

Six Georgia players and a medical official have been handed lengthy bans after the biggest anti-doping investigation in World Rugby’s history

The Guardian - UK

Rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa: ‘I am not blaming Europeans but I must highlight climate injustices’

The Kenyan player has been recognised for his advocacy and grassroots work to tackle sport’s carbon footprint

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s Six Nations slump raises questions for new era under Sione Fukofuka

The Scots could collect the wooden spoon a year after their historic World Cup run. Why has progress stalled so dramatically?

The Guardian - UK

Marlie Packer terrorises Italy to keep England’s Six Nations defence on track

Marlie Packer scored four tries as England cruised to a 61-33 victory in Italy to set up a possible Six Nations decider against France

The Guardian - UK

Rabbitohs have 'no doubt' on Mitchell's Origin hopes

Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined with a lower back injury, but South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett isn't worried for the NSW star's State of Origin hopes.

AAP

William praises Wales rugby great Leigh Halfpenny’s ‘outstanding career’

The 37-year-old full-back’s retirement at the end of the season prompted a personal message from the Prince of Wales.

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Khan-Pereira full of smiles again after leaving Titans

Alofiana Khan-Pereira is in a happy place again and enjoying his time at the Warriors after ending his miserable stint with the Gold Coast Titans.

The Guardian - UK

Cornish Pirates boosted by ‘milestone’ seven-figure deal with US private equity firm

Cornish Pirates of the Champ have become the first English rugby union club to complete a significant deal with wealthy American-based backers

The Guardian - UK

Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse

It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerable

The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan criticises England’s ‘ridiculous’ search for new selector

Luke Wright stepped down from his position on the panel in January and final interviews to replace him are taking place this week.

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The Guardian - UK

The problem with RFU’s handling of Six Nations review is that England fans aren’t stupid

If supporters want transparency, they won’t find it in the rubber-stamping of Steve Borthwick’s coaching team

The Guardian - UK

RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England for 2027 World Cup after Six Nations review

Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff have been backed to remain in charge of England’s men’s rugby team despite four defeats in the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Champions Cup final will have independent TV director in charge

An independent director will be in charge of the Champions Cup final TV coverage after Bath were left unhappy some camera angles were unavailable to the TMO in their semi-final loss

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'Special player': Samoa speedsters plan World Cup havoc

Dolphins dazzler Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Melbourne's scintillating Sua Fa'alogo will give Samoa a potent attacking arsenal at the World Cup later this year.

The Guardian - UK

‘A missing generation’: why are there are no female head coaches in Women’s Six Nations?

A new scheme will attempt to address the glaring lack of diversity among top coaches in elite women’s rugby union

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'On a tear': Foxx dreams of Blues reunion with Latrell

Josh Addo-Carr and Latrell Mitchell haven't played Origin together for nearly five years. Now the stars are aligning for a reunion.

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Sevens star set for code switch, signs for Titans

Teagan Levi will test the waters in the NRLW, with the Australian sevens star signing on to play with Gold Coast at the end of the world series.

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