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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Dupont returns to France XV as rape case duo are omitted from autumn Tests squad

Olympic gold medallist Antoine Dupont was named in France's 15-a-side rugby union squad on Wednesday just over three months after his sparkling performances for the sevens team during their surge to glory at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Radio France Internationale

Martin Hannan: I'm beelin' about the Rugby Sevens Commonwealth Games omission

Martin Hannan: I'm beelin' about the Rugby Sevens Commonwealth Games omission.

The National (Scotland)

Elliott fires as Vics roll NSW for opening Shield win

Sam Elliott has claimed all four wickets on day four at the MCG with Victoria wrapping up a convincing 141-run win over a star-studded NSW side.

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'Hurt the most': Kelly hasn't forgot Jillaroos' NZ loss

Isabelle Kelly says the last time Australia played New Zealand ended as her hardest day in a Jillaroos jersey.

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Marcus Smith adopts military breathing technique to improve his goal kicking

Marcus Smith has adopted a military breathing technique and sought advice from Jonny Wilkinson after goal kicking woes on England duty last summer

The Guardian - UK

Shaun Wane had ‘difficult conversations’ before naming England squad

Elliot Minchella is a notable absentee.

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of gamechanger for rugby union

Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is also to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament

The Guardian - UK

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Wallabies seek to spring a grand slam surprise as Lions tour looms large

Joseph Sua’ali’i has been fast-tracked into the Australia side amid coach Joe Schmidt’s search for a spark in four Tests across the UK and Ireland

The Guardian - AU

Quincy Dodd injured, out of Jillaroos' clash with Kiwis

Starting hooker Quincy Dodd will miss Australia's clash against New Zealand, who ambushed the Jillaroos in the sides' last meeting.

AAP

Complacency a dirty word for Kangaroos rake Grant

Harry Grant will embrace playing big minutes as Kangaroos hooker against New Zealand, but he is not prepared to bank on being the long-term starting No.9 yet.

AAP

King Charles III's Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change ... and dance

King Charles III should be prepared to dance when he visits Samoa this week

The Independent UK

RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’

The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and has been urged to make radical changes to schools rugby

The Guardian - UK

I didn't do the jersey proud in last NZ clash: Collins

Sydney Roosters hard man Lindsay Collins is out for redemption after letting himself down the last time Australia played New Zealand.

AAP

Handrè Pollard edges Leicester to comeback victory against Gloucester

Handrè Pollard scored a try and guided Leicester to a 29-26 comeback victory against Gloucester despite a hat-trick from Max Llewellyn

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Francois van Wyk and buoyant Bath snatch electrifying win over Harlequins

Tries from South African props Francois van Wyk and Thomas du Toit helped Bath battle back for a 26-24 Premiership win against Harlequins

The Guardian - UK

Saracens go top as Elliot Daly inspires thrilling comeback win over Bristol

Alex Lozowski kicked a last-gasp penalty to earn Saracens a 37-35 comeback win in nine-try thriller at Bristol

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McDonald says he and Cummins made Smith No.4 call

Australia's coach Andrew McDonald has insisted the call to move Steve Smith back to No.4 was ultimately one made by he and Test captain Pat Cummins.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s 20-minute red card to be trialled in upcoming Autumn Nations Series

Ireland and France opposed the new law over player safety concerns while Premiership coaches wanted changes to keep players on the field

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The Lion king in waiting? Why Ireland’s new talisman Caelan Doris fits the bill

The country boy from Lacken who is now a world-class No 8 on enjoying captaincy, a fascination with psychology and his penchant for hot yoga

AAP

Kangaroos down Tonga in Pacific Championships victory

Australia have shut out Tonga 18-0 in Brisbane to deny the visitors a fairytale second straight win against the Kangaroos.

Radio France Internationale

Judges to review rape case against French rugby players in Argentina

Judges in Argentina are on Friday expected to start a detailed review of evidence that could lead to the dismissal of rape charges levelled against two French rugby players.

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: perfect starts, cheating claims and England coaches

Test your knowledge of the past seven days in football, tennis, rugby, cricket, boxing and more

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Tuivasa-Sheck afraid he'd lost chance to play for Samoa

After making his return to the NRL, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to earn a maiden Samoan cap on the Test tour of England.

The Independent UK

Marlie Packer says England ready to deal with difficult World Cup group

The Red Roses are on run of 20 successive victories after retaining their WXV 1 title.

The Guardian - UK

First Nations Championship rugby finals to be hosted in London then Qatar

London is set to be the first host of finals in the Rugby Nations Championship in 2026

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