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English second tier gets Champ Rugby rebrand in new 14-club league

English rugby union’s second tier will be rebranded as Champ Rugby from next season in a move designed to raise standards and add greater aspiration and jeopardy for clubs

The Guardian - UK

‘The Queen is here’: Australia gets chance to witness rugby juggernaut Ilona Maher up close

One of the most influential figures in women’s sport is in Canberra this week as the USA Eagles face the Wallaroos in the Pacific Four Series on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies blow with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to undergo surgery before Lions clash

Wallabies star will undergo surgery after on-field collision with teammate and may miss rest of Super Rugby season if NSW Waratahs miss finals

The Guardian - AU

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'New coach, new team': why Blues don't talk about 2024

Taking a series lead into game two of women's Origin is familiar for NSW, but captain Isabelle Kelly says there are no scars from last year's capitulation.

AAP

Rugby union’s bonus points barely change the Premiership table. Is it time for a change?

Research shows they make a major difference to 2.28% of positions, while play-off semi-finals also look redundant

The Guardian - UK

Harsh lesson NSW learned from women's Origin heartbreak

NSW have vowed not to repeat the mistake that cost them State of Origin glory in the second match of last year's series.

AAP

Ponga return at No.1 is Hammer blow to Blues: Hodges

Kalyn Ponga and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are in a battle to play fullback for Queensland and Maroons great Justin Hodges believes it should be Ponga.

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Leicester turn to Geoff Parling as head coach after hunt for Cheika’s successor

Geoff Parling has been appointed as Leicester’s new head coach, bringing an end to a drawn out recruitment process to find Michael Cheika’s successor

The Guardian - UK

Paralyzed to Powerful: how college rugby star Robert Paylor fought back from a broken neck

Catastrophically injured, the Cal lock was told he would not walk again. Refusing to accept defeat, he is now an author and speaker, still in love with his sport

The Guardian - US

Paps puts hand up for Origin utility role with Blues

Ryan Papenhuyzen says he'd wear any number if it meant a State of Origin debut, with the flying fullback also nominating a Storm teammate for Blues selection.

AAP

Skinner helps Exeter defeat second-string Saints but Baxter issues warning

Exeter Chiefs defeated a youthful Northampton 42-14 as Harvey Skinner grabbed two tries, but Rob Baxter admitted the hosts had ‘a lot to work on’

The Guardian - UK

Cadan Murley hat-trick lifts Harlequins and shatters Gloucester’s playoff dream

Gloucester slipped out of the playoff places following a 38-19 defeat to a resurgent Harlequins at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Bristol enjoy Cardiff takeover and boost playoff hopes with win over Bath

Bristol beat Bath 36-14 in front of more than 50,000 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium to boost their playoff hopes

The Guardian - UK

Brave Australia dealt reality check in defeat to ruthless New Zealand

Wallaroos lose 38-12 to Black Ferns in Pacific Four Series opener as reigning World Cup champions extend hoodoo over rivals to 28 matches

The Guardian - AU

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Believe the hype: make Pollock the Lions midweek captain and watch him flourish

Northampton flanker brings energy and excitement and can thrive if given the honour and responsibility by Andy Farrell

The Guardian - UK

Pollock a proud Lion after ‘nailing it’ for Northampton and England

A call-up from Andy Farrell for the young flanker crowns a remarkable breakthrough year with club and country

The Guardian - UK

Competitive Itoje willing to learn from Mount Rushmore of Lions captains

Maro Itoje has listened to Martin Johnson and Sam Warburton as he prepares his ‘tough men’ for the tour of Australia

The Guardian - UK

Australia welcomes Owen Farrell omission but Lions get backing as firm favourites

The prospect of an underwhelming squad did not materialise but most commentators suggest the Wallabies can be competitive

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The Guardian - UK

Farrell’s Lions squad has the flexibility and talent for an epic adventure

Australia is no country for old men so the exclusion of Owen Farrell and selection of Henry Pollock will help the cause

The National (Scotland)

Maro Itoje named British and Irish Lions captain for tour of Australia

The 30-year-old England second row has been chosen by head coach Andy Farrell to lead the Lions this summer.

The Guardian - UK

Lions squad 2025: Farrell unveils 38-man squad with ‘wiggle room’ to add son Owen

Andy Farrell has announced Maro Itoje will captain a 38-strong Lions squad which features the tyro Henry Pollock and a record 12 players from Leinster

AAP

Blow for footy legend over drunken assault claims

NRL and rugby legend Wendell Sailor faces a lengthy wait to fight allegations he assaulted two men in an alcohol-fuelled altercation outside a pub.

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje to be named British & Irish Lions captain for Australia tour

Maro Itoje will be named captain of the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia, becoming the first Englishman to lead the Lions in 24 years

The Guardian - UK

Inside the Exeter meltdown: Rowe’s revival plan not for the faint-hearted

A 79-17 defeat for the 2020 champions set the alarm bells ringing and the ‘embarrassed’ chairman is pulling no punches

The Guardian - AU

Joe Schmidt turns the page in search of secret to Wallabies success

The boss of the Australia rugby team shares a bond with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge over books as he prepares for the Lions tour

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