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Antoine Dupont’s Toulouse lead the pack in Champions Cup’s 30th edition

Competition is in mid-life funk due to declining TV deals, rising costs and tweaked formats ahead of 30th edition

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

Wallabies star Jordan Petaia walks away from rugby union to chase NFL dream

Former Wallabies player Jordan Petaia will pursue his long-held dream of playing in the NFL after being handed a prized spot at a US training camp

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024

Ilona Maher on joining Bristol: ‘I feel like the first day of school. I’m nervous. But this is what I love’

The US sevens superstar is turning to 15s in Premiership Women’s Rugby and tells Sarah Rendell she may make use of a sports psychologist to deal with the added scrutiny

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Australia’s rapid turnaround following proven Joe Schmidt blueprint

Despite defeat against Ireland, recent progress shows what is possible – and that the Wallabies have the right coach

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024

Ireland give Farrell winning send-off in battling comeback against Australia

The last game for Andy Farrell before taking over as the Lions coach ended with a narrow 22-19 victory over his old boss Joe Schmidt’s Australia

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024

Free Ireland vs Australia rugby live stream: how to watch the 2024 Autumn Nations Series today, start time, team news

How to live stream Ireland vs Australia at Aviva Stadium. Read on to find out how to watch an Ireland vs Australia live stream for free from anywhere.

What Hi-Fi? · Nov 30, 2024

Premiership returns amid fanfare but old problems lurk in background

There are likely to be record ticket sales over Christmas but the financial and physical health of clubs and players respectively is still a concern

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

Schmidt gears up for Ireland homecoming with Prendergast on his mind

Australia coach plotting how to unravel his old team after Andy Farrell’s surprise selection of a callow No 10

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

Ireland Seek To Overcome Former Coach Schmidt's Wallabies

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will want to bow out before he takes a sabbatical with a comprehensive victory over Australia coached by former Irish handler Joe Schmidt on Saturday.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024

Four Lions revealed to be part of group suing authorities over brain injuries

Lawyers have withdrawn their application for anonymity for 43 players in a lawsuit as World Rugby, RFU and WRU ask for end to delays in case

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024