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NSW Blues deliver blow to Qld Maroons with State of Origin Game 1 win in Brisbane

NSW made a statement in enemy territory as Zac Lomax’s two tries and one each from Brian To’o and Dylan Edwards gave the Blues an 18-6 win

The Guardian - AU

Ex-Wales Flanker Popham Wants His Day In Court With Rugby Authorities

Alix Popham, one of hundreds of former rugby players to bring a lawsuit against the sport's authorities for head injuries, told AFP he wants his day in court so he can look in the face some of the officials "who are part of the reason why we are in the…

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NZ Teenager Dies After Taking Part In Rugby-inspired Craze

A teenager has died in New Zealand after taking part in a rugby-inspired craze that sees participants sprint into each other head-on with no protective gear, police said Tuesday.

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Slater admits to nerves, hails his two trump cards

As Queensland welcome back their two most influential players, coach Billy Slater admits to nerves ahead of the State of Origin series opener.

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NSW Blues beef up security after State of Origin training footage leak

New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has pledged to review security procedures around State of Origin preparations

The Guardian - AU

Who dares wings: Val Holmes in on medal performance

Valentine Holmes has scored nine of his 13 State of Origin tries playing on the wing and he's set to join a prestigious club in his 20th match in maroon.

AAP

World Club Cup launch tosses away decades of European rugby history

Every four years, the tournament will replace the knockout stages of the Champions Cup in a announcement made earlier than intended

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Daley back with hope it's not same old blues for NSW

Laurie Daley's return to the NSW State of Origin job is a throwback to some of the Blues' toughest days. But this time he coaches a team expected to win.

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Munster, DCE to pass Maroons legends on all-time list

Cameron Munster and Daly Cherry-Evans will become the second-most capped halves pairing in Queensland history in the State of Origin series opener.

AAP

DCE in line with Klein as skipper rubbishes subterfuge

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans has addressed a photo of him in relaxed conversation with referee Ashley Klein and slammed a Selwyn Cobbo conspiracy theory

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$Saints accuse Bordeaux of ‘foul play’ towards Henry Pollock in post-final fracas$

Saints accuse Bordeaux of ‘foul play’ towards Henry Pollock in post-final fracas

Northampton have urged tournament officials to launch an investigation into a post-game fracas involving England’s Henry Pollock after Bordeaux’s Champions Cup final victory

The Guardian - UK

Exhausted Saints fall short again as Bordeaux’s colour and passion wins out

French club offer a blueprint for how to thrive in the modern game and it was all too apparent on and off the field in Cardiff

The Guardian - UK

Northampton heartbreak as Penaud inspires Bordeaux to Champions Cup glory

Adam Coleman and Cyril Cazeaux also scored tries in Bordeaux’s 28-20 win against Northampton in the Champions Cup final

The Guardian - UK

Blues stunned by Southwell's maturity beyond her years

Few 20-year-olds face the rollercoaster of rugby league emotions thrown at Jesse Southwell, but her NSW teammates can't stop praising the grit of the star half.

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The Guardian - UK

Spencer sparkles for Bath to overwhelm Lyon and win European Challenge Cup

Ben Spencer and Finn Russell were instrumental in leading Bath to a 37-12 victory against Lyon to win the European Challenge Cup

The Guardian - UK

Northampton mix secret ingredients for glory in Champions Cup final clash

Sam Vesty insists a ‘fun is mandatory’ philosophy can take Saints past Bordeaux-Bègles to win the Champions Cup

The Guardian - AU

Australia thumped by Canada in harsh reality check ahead of World Cup

Wallaroos dismantled by world No 2 in 45-7 defeat in final Pacific Four Test in Brisbane in a huge setback before the Rugby World Cup

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How Dearden plans to pull off Maroons' mystery role

Tom Dearden has no shortage of inspiration as he prepares to become the latest Queensland playmaker to wear the No.14 in Brisbane's State of Origin opener.

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The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick: don’t bet against Henry Pollock making Lions Test team

Steve Borthwick believes Henry Pollock can force his way into the British & Irish Lions Test team for the series against Australia this summer

The Independent UK

England to introduce minimum fitness standards under new coach Charlotte Edwards

England faced criticism over their athleticism at the T20 World Cup and during their Ashes whitewash by Australia

The Guardian - UK

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on track for England return on Argentina tour

The 22-year-old wing took part in a mini training camp and was praised in glowing terms by England head coach

The Guardian - UK

Northampton four face fitness battle before Champions Cup final

Three Northampton players were unable to train this week, with the club particularly stretched at hooker

The National (Scotland)

Australia-born Sione Tuipulotu eager to show Lions commitment

I’m all in – Australia-born Sione Tuipulotu eager to show Lions commitment.

The Guardian - UK

Needless controversy over foreign-born Lions players ramps up pressure

The ‘Southern Hemisphere Seven’ long ago proved their commitment, making criticism of selection unwarranted

The Guardian - UK

Lyon Women change name and get training base ‘better than most men’s centres’

The French champions Olympique Lyonnais Féminin have been renamed OL Lyonnes, as part of a series of announcements made by their owner, Michele Kang

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