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Workload no barrier as Boland eyes Shield final

Victoria quick Scott Boland is eyeing his fifth Sheffield Shield title when he plays his 100th match in the final against South Australia.

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New venue confirmed for Community Shield with Wembley unavailable due to concert

The Community Shield is traditionally held at Wembley but concert clashes have forced a change in venue

The Independent UK

‘It’s not like football’ – ECB defends sticking with Ashes leadership team

Brendon McCullum and Rob Key kept their jobs after a chastening series defeat in Australia.

The Independent UK

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Nine cops called in to take down 'hostile' NRL legend

Australian rugby league and union star Wendell Sailor flaunted his fame in a drunken bar fight before requiring a cadre of cops to take him into custody.

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Injured SA paceman to miss Sheffield Shield final

South Australia will be without a star fast bowler when they meet Victoria in the Sheffield Shield final.

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Chessum makes Tigers purr on return from England duty as Bristol fall short

Ollie Chessum shone in Leicester’s 33-19 win over Bristol that lifts them to third in the Prem table

The Guardian - UK

The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun

Joe Montemurro wants the Matildas to use their Women's Asian Cup final loss to Japan as a springboard to more success.

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France rugby boss brands Six Nations criticism a 'lack of respect'

France rugby coach Fabien Galthié has responded defiantly to complaints that his squad underperformed during the 2026 Six Nations tournament, in which Les Bleus claimed the crown.

Radio France Internationale

French Twitch streamer Florian Marliere moves Premiership Rugby to Twitch in France for fans

Florian Marliere has bought Premiership Rugby rights in France and will stream matches on Twitch via his Janusport channel. After beIN Sports’ deal ended, fans had no access. Marliere says the move is driven by passion, not profit. His coverage starts with Bath vs Saracens, and it could change how…

The Times of India

‘They call me Grandpa Joe’: coach Schmidt in a hurry as clock ticks down on Wallabies reign

Australia rugby’s outgoing boss celebrates the high points, ‘not end points’, as he prepares to guide the side in three Tests before handing over the keys

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s not about punishing’: Five key issues for English rugby to resolve after the Six Nations

Steve Borthwick will be reprieved by the RFU’s review but there are other factors at play from the makeup of his backroom team to the conveyor belt of talent

The Guardian - UK

Meg Jones to captain England at Women’s Six Nations with Zoe Stratford pregnant

Meg Jones has been chosen to lead England’s world champions in 2026 after regular Red Roses captain Zoe Stratford announced her pregnancy

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Hogg Arrested for Breaching Harassment Order: Inside the Former Captain's Legal Troubles

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg faces legal challenges after being arrested for breaching a non-harassment order involving his ex-wife. Learn more about the case and its implications.

International Business Times UK

Prem ‘train’ returns with Saracens looking for instant lift at Bath

After a spectacular Six Nations, the focus is back on clubs with Saracens’ director of rugby saying ‘there’s everything to play for’

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Even "Old School" Princess Anne Is Joining Royals in "Breaking Down" Queen Elizabeth's "Stuffy" Traditions

“You would never have seen Anne’s mother and father doing anything of the sort.”

The Guardian - UK

Sale warn England ‘superhuman’ Tom Curry needs time off to prolong career

Sale’s director of rugby, Alex Sanderson, suggested that Tom Curry should sit out England’s summer tour in order to be at his best for the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

From Ramos to Carré: selecting the best XV of the 2026 Six Nations

The champions France lead with five players but every side is represented in pick from a tournament to savour

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations 2026: our writers pick their tournament highlights

From the brilliance of Bielle-Biarrey to Carré’s jaw-dropping try, our highs and lows from a sensational championship

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The Guardian - UK

Still crazy: chaotic Six Nations showed the timeless appeal of great sporting drama

France’s dramatic triumph in the most extraordinary tournament was proof Test rugby played at full throttle ranks among the most compelling spectacles

The Guardian - UK

Paris paradox: did Borthwick liberate England or was it down to player power?

Despite a huge upswing in performance against France, England’s head coach still has a case to answer for what went wrong during the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

George backs Borthwick to lead England at World Cup and takes aim at South Africa

Jamie George said the head coach is ‘the perfect person’ to lead England into the World Cup, adding that the Nations Championship game against the Springboks will be ‘an amazing opportunity’

Marie Claire

Royal Fans Praise Prince William's "Fantastic" Unexpected Talent During His Solo Six Nations Rugby Outing in Wales

"A very dramatic start."

Radio France Internationale

France claim Six Nations after 13-try show-stopper against England

France coach Fabien Galthié hailed four-try hero Louis Bielle-Biarrey after the team's last-gasp 48-46 victory over England earned them back-to-back Six Nations rugby titles.

AAP

Queensland to miss Shield final after batting collapse

Queensland and Usman Khawaja's hopes of returning to the Sheffield Shield final have been dashed after their batters crumbled against Tasmania.

AAP

Green scores first ton of summer with WA in charge

Cameron Green has hit a timely first century of the summer to help Western Australia to a healthy first-innings lead over NSW in the Sheffield Shield.

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