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Joyce ‘shocked’ to receive Wales call-up for Women’s Six Nations only months after giving birth

Alisha Joyce returned to the rugby pitch in March just 123 days after giving birth and a week later was named in Wales’s squad for the Women’s Six Nations

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Mako Vunipola to join Leicester and link up with former England teammate Parling

The former England prop Mako Vunipola has confirmed he is joining Leicester this summer as the Tigers look to beef up their pack for next season

The Guardian - UK

'I can’t see how Ben White can be ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold - I think that it’s really insulting to a seriously top full-back, whether it’s his attitude, or he’s not brilliant defensively' Gary Lineker discusses 'personal' issue in England setup

Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold has not appeared for the Three Lions since June 2025

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Alfie Barbeary’s late try earns Bath thrilling comeback victory against Sale

Bath closed to a point behind the Prem leaders Northampton after a 31-26 win against Sale

The Guardian - UK

Defeat not an option for Saracens’ McCall in crunch Northampton clash

Saracens need to bounce back from Bath hammering to stay in touch with the top when they face Phil Dowson’s Prem leaders

The Guardian - UK

RFU stops short of delivering full backing for Borthwick but denies Farrell talks

Rugby Football Union chief executive, has provided another strong indication that the head coach, Steve Borthwick, will lead England in this summer’s Nations Championship

The Guardian - UK

French former police officer arrested in Portugal over suspected double homicide

Police in Portugal have arrested a French former police officer suspected of killing his partner and his former partner after kidnapping them and their children. The 42-year-old is also a fathers' rights activist, who had been involved in a bitter custody battle with his former partner.

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Can Adam Freier’s California Legion solve America’s rugby problem?

CEO of a merged team in a US men’s competition shrunk to just six, the ex-Wallaby hooker is still at the sharp end – right where he likes to be

The Guardian - US

Vics hunt first-innings lead as rain hits Shield final

Victoria are eying a first-innings lead against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after bowling the visitors out for less than 200 at Junction Oval.

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World Cup-winning captain Johnson urges England to think about summer break for players

The former England captain and head coach argues that elite stars need a proper training block to peak at 2027 World Cup – but warns even best-laid plans get ripped up

The Guardian - UK

Fiji and the beautiful south reveal rugby’s soul but northern money talks loudest

Southern hemisphere players are integral to the global game but the financial clout of Europe remains dominant

The Guardian - UK

Brendon McCullum and Rob Key ‘very lucky’ to keep their jobs, insists ex-England captain Michael Vaughan

McCullum will stay as head coach and Key as managing director, with Ben Stokes also remaining as skipper

The Independent UK

Workload no barrier as Boland eyes Shield final

Victoria quick Scott Boland is eyeing his fifth Sheffield Shield title when he plays his 100th match in the final against South Australia.

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New venue confirmed for Community Shield with Wembley unavailable due to concert

The Community Shield is traditionally held at Wembley but concert clashes have forced a change in venue

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‘It’s not like football’ – ECB defends sticking with Ashes leadership team

Brendon McCullum and Rob Key kept their jobs after a chastening series defeat in Australia.

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Nine cops called in to take down 'hostile' NRL legend

Australian rugby league and union star Wendell Sailor flaunted his fame in a drunken bar fight before requiring a cadre of cops to take him into custody.

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Injured SA paceman to miss Sheffield Shield final

South Australia will be without a star fast bowler when they meet Victoria in the Sheffield Shield final.

The Guardian - UK

Chessum makes Tigers purr on return from England duty as Bristol fall short

Ollie Chessum shone in Leicester’s 33-19 win over Bristol that lifts them to third in the Prem table

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The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun

Joe Montemurro wants the Matildas to use their Women's Asian Cup final loss to Japan as a springboard to more success.

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France rugby boss brands Six Nations criticism a 'lack of respect'

France rugby coach Fabien Galthié has responded defiantly to complaints that his squad underperformed during the 2026 Six Nations tournament, in which Les Bleus claimed the crown.

The Times of India

French Twitch streamer Florian Marliere moves Premiership Rugby to Twitch in France for fans

Florian Marliere has bought Premiership Rugby rights in France and will stream matches on Twitch via his Janusport channel. After beIN Sports’ deal ended, fans had no access. Marliere says the move is driven by passion, not profit. His coverage starts with Bath vs Saracens, and it could change how…

The Guardian - AU

‘They call me Grandpa Joe’: coach Schmidt in a hurry as clock ticks down on Wallabies reign

Australia rugby’s outgoing boss celebrates the high points, ‘not end points’, as he prepares to guide the side in three Tests before handing over the keys

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not about punishing’: Five key issues for English rugby to resolve after the Six Nations

Steve Borthwick will be reprieved by the RFU’s review but there are other factors at play from the makeup of his backroom team to the conveyor belt of talent

The Guardian - UK

Meg Jones to captain England at Women’s Six Nations with Zoe Stratford pregnant

Meg Jones has been chosen to lead England’s world champions in 2026 after regular Red Roses captain Zoe Stratford announced her pregnancy

International Business Times UK

Stuart Hogg Arrested for Breaching Harassment Order: Inside the Former Captain's Legal Troubles

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg faces legal challenges after being arrested for breaching a non-harassment order involving his ex-wife. Learn more about the case and its implications.

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