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Cap the Haka? Research and rugby face off over All Blacks’ war dance

Research finds players who perform war dances reach elevated heart rates before their rivals. Is it an unsporting advantage?

The Guardian - AU

Ospreys star addresses his 14-month Wales wilderness and explains why he won't be ringing Wayne Pivac about it

He hasn't played for his country since July 2021, but unlike Seb Davies sees little value in picking up the phone to the Wales coach

Wales Online

Lewis Ludlam insists rugby has to change to survive amid Worcester and Wasps woes

Northampton's Lewis Ludlam has voiced his serious concerns about English club rugby with both Worcester and Wasps now teetering on the brink of administration

Daily Mirror

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Tonight's rugby news as teams to pay special tribute to Eddie Butler this weekend and ex-England boss in shock France switch

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Friday 23 September

Wales Online

Eddie Butler obituary

Rugby player who won 16 caps for Wales and went on to become an Observer journalist and a leading commentator for the BBC

The Guardian - UK

Leigh Halfpenny is nailing goal kicks again and his Wales team-mates are absolutely loving it

The likes of Sam Warburton and Josh Adams are among those to show their support

Wales Online

Dragons silent on claims Dean Ryan has left his position just one game into the season

Dean Ryan has been director of rugby at the Dragons since May 2019

Wales Online

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Stuart Lancaster signed Racing deal to become head coach on Thursday - L'Équipe report

Speculation had been rife that the Leinster senior coach was ready to leave in the summer after seven years with the province

Irish Mirror

Dragons v Munster team news as Taine Basham is back with a point to prove

The Wales flanker makes his first start of the season

Wales Online

Rugby World Cup: RFU defend decision to fly England Women in economy despite men travelling first class

The RFU has defended its decision to fly World Cup favourites England out to the women’s World Cup in New Zealand in economy class in contrast to their male counterparts.

Evening Standard

Scarlets v Ulster team news as Wales full-back contender among three stars ruled out

Johnny McNicholl took a bang to the head in a collision with the Ospreys' Justin Tipuric last weekend

Wales Online

Saracens vs Gloucester: Maro Itoje absent for Premiership clash but Jamie George and Mako Vunipola start

Maro Itoje is the big-name absentee from Saracens’ match-day squad to take on Gloucester at home on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Ospreys v Lions team news as Dan Lydiate returns and George North switches position again

The Welsh team drew against the Scarlets in Llanelli in the first round of BKT United Rugby Championship matches

Wales Online

Wales wing Alex Cuthbert reveals why he has fallen back in love with rugby and how his outlook has completely changed

The Ospreys star is eager to return to action after sustaining a shoulder injury on the tour of South Africa

Wales Online

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Jamie Roberts announces testimonial year to celebrate epic career with special beneficiary

He will be raising money for a remarkable charity in the process

Daily Mirror

MP hits out at Scottish rugby chiefs over trans policy as other UK nations change rules

Rugby chiefs in Scotland have not stopped trans players from competing in full-contact matches with biological females, and MP - and former international - Tonia Antoniazzi has slammed the decision

The Independent UK

Is New Zealand vs Australia on TV? Kick-off time and channel for Rugby Championship fixture

All you need to know about the match

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Ken Owens starts Welsh Premiership game and Welsh coach lands new job

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The Independent UK

New Zealand vs Australia live stream: How to watch Rugby Championship match online and on TV

Everything you need to know about the match

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs Australia team news for Rugby Championship fixture

All you need to know about the match

Newcastle Herald

Clay slips into familiar role as Hawks stick with same game

"We beat everyone in the comp when Billy was at 10. He will fill the role fine. We won't change anything."

AAP

Wallabies again confront Eden Park hoodoo

The Wallabies will need to defy 36 years of hurt at the hands of the All Blacks if they are to triumph on their latest visit to Eden Park.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies must turn hard luck into heroism to make Bledisloe history at Eden Park

Australia take on the All Blacks again on Saturday. Can they put the drama of last week’s controversial loss behind them to make history?

AAP

Cherbourg nourishes Cobbo for PM's XIII

After a gruelling season Brisbane outside back Selwyn Cobbo feels reborn by a stay in his home town ahead of the Australian PM's XIII clash with PNG

AAP

Wallabies respect the haka: Slipper

The Wallabies' response to the haka has ruffled some feathers, but All Blacks skipper Sam Whitelock insists the 'boomerang' simply adds to the occasion.

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