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Wallaroos ace Patu retires from Test rugby

Legendary Wallaroos forward Liz Patu has announced her retirement from Test rugby as Australia's most-capped women's player.

AAP

Kane Williamson stands down as New Zealand Test cricket captain

Kane Williamson will be replaced by Tim Southee in a move that brings to an end a hugely successful stint in charge of the Black Caps

The Guardian - AU

Harlequins release statement over speculation Big Game 14 with Bristol Bears could be cancelled

Bristol Bears are due to play their Round 13 Gallagher Premiership game at the 82,000 seater Twickenham Stadium

Bristol Post

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England duo Jamie George and Elliot Daly sign contract extensions with Saracens

The pair were World Cup finalists in 2019

The Independent UK

World Rugby facing outcry to cut ties with France’s Bernard Laporte

Pressure is mounting on the suspended World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte to cut all ties with the sport following his conviction for corruption.

The Guardian - UK

Tonight's rugby news as Wales duo hand Warren Gatland Six Nations boost

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Welsh Rugby boss admits homegrown coaching failure amid Warren Gatland return

WRU chief executive Steve Phillips has made a harrowing admission about the current state of Welsh rugby following Warren Gatland's re-appointment as national coach

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Wales star Dillon Lewis being targeted by host of English Premiership clubs

Dillon Lewis is out of contract at the end of the season and has a big decision to make regarding his future

Wales Online

The Wales internationals who could leave Welsh rugby and continue Test careers if 60-cap rule changes

It's something that people have long disagreed about

Wales Online

Welsh regional players to be offered conditional contracts while recruitment freeze continues

The contracts will come in amid the recruitment freeze across the four Welsh regions

Wales Online

England to confirm Steve Borthwick as new head coach after Leicester talks breakthrough

Twickenham chiefs are finally confident of striking a deal with Leicester to allow Steve Borthwick to become England head coach.

Evening Standard

Wayne Barnes reveals he's considered quitting refereeing as wife threatened after Rassie Erasmus criticism

The abuse came after Barnes took charge of South Africa's defeat to France last month

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as future Wales international's new club in England revealed and coach faces lifetime ban

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Jones sacking only proves English arrogance when it comes to rugby - Martin Hannan

It was after watching their World Cup quarter-final loss to France that the Welshman with whom I was sharing a dollop of schadenfreude gave this…

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Irish Mirror

'Fat Santa' role for James Lowe to top off rollercoaster year in blue and green

One of Ireland's stars on the historic tour of New Zealand, the Leinster winger then missed the November series with a calf injury

Belfast Live

Dan McFarland says Ulster have to 'own' Sale defeat as he looks for a reaction

Heineken Champions Cup holders La Rochelle next up for Ulster at Kingspan

Daily Record

Scott Robinson eyes Kilmarnock return after year of injury hell

The 30-year-old forward has not kicked a ball in anger since the beginning of 2022.

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby in crisis after Bernard Laporte fined on corruption charges

The vice-chairman of World Rugby, Bernard Laporte, has been fined £64,500 and given a two-year suspended sentence nine months before the World Cup in France

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Wales Online

Wales reveal talks to make significant change to controversial 60-cap rule

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips has revealed the controversial 60-cap law could be modified

Daily Mirror

World Rugby chief Bernard Laporte gets suspended prison sentence on corruption charges

French rugby federation president Bernard Laporte has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence and fined after being found guilty of corruption and having an 'illegal taking of interests'

Irish Mirror

Jack Crowley pens new Munster deal as John Ryan to leave again in the new year

The new Ireland cap is among three important members of the Reds squad to agree contract extensions

Wales Online

WRU chief admits there is no guarantee all four regions will survive after financial 'wake-up call' for rugby in England

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips wants four regions but admits it'd be naive 'not to look at what's happened across the Bridge'

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland wants ‘no excuse environment’ after returning as Wales coach

The New Zealander will mastermind Wales’ Six Nations and World Cup campaigns next year.

Radio France Internationale

French rugby federation president handed two-year suspended term for corruption

A French court on Tuesday sentenced French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte to a two-year suspended term on corruption charges, less than a year before France hosts the sport's World Cup. His business associate Mohed Altrad was given an 18-month suspended sentence and a €50,000 fine.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as World Rugby call crisis meeting after vice-chair found guilty of bribery and corruption

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