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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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022