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Matildas defeat Czechia 4-0 in first Cup of Nations game thanks to Hayley Raso brace

The Matildas are in their final stages of preparation before July's Women's World Cup, with Czechia their first opponent of 2023.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2023

Hammer embraces Bennett spray before Dolphins debut

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and his Dolphins teammates were treated to a classic Wayne Bennett spray ahead of Sunday's final pre-season hit-out before their NRL debut.

AAP · Feb 16, 2023

Hot Hughes smashes ton as NSW thrash Tasmania in Cup

Daniel Hughes continued his prolific run by scoring 129 for NSW in a 102-run win over Tasmania which smashed the visitors' hopes of making the one-day final.

AAP · Feb 16, 2023

England and Borthwick seek advice from referees over ‘reckless’ scrum

England’s coaches have sought advice from some of the world’s leading referees including Wayne Barnes and Joël Jutge to rectify their ‘reckless’ scrum

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023

Welsh legend Jonathan Davies slams “shambolic” episode amid Six Nations strike threat

Wales stars could go on strike forcing their Six Nations fixture against England to be cancelled after the WRU suspended handing out new contracts resulting in an uncertain future for players

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023

Perthshire revel in rekindling relationship with Welsh rugby club Pontarddulais

The travelling party arrived in great numbers - more than 50 - for a friendly match last Friday

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

Big goals drive Alaalatoa's Wallabies ambitions

A stint overseas appealed to him but Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa says the chance to create history on home soil persuaded him to stay in Australia.

AAP · Feb 15, 2023

Antrim Grammar School creates history under 'Mourinho' rugby coach

The school is celebrating after reaching the final of the Ulster Schools' Medallion Bowl

Belfast Live · Feb 15, 2023

English team could join WRU, merge with Welsh region and play in London under radical proposal

The idea has been discussed in the corridors of power

Wales Online · Feb 15, 2023

WRU says ‘no room for manoeuvre’ on contracts despite players’ strike threat

The WRU has insisted there is “no room for manoeuvre” on the budget for player contracts in Wales despite the threat of strike action putting the country’s Six Nations fixture against England next week in jeopardy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023