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Manu scores try but suffers loss on Japan rugby debut

Ex-Roosters star Joey Manu has crossed for a try on his Japanese rugby debut but his side was beaten at the death by a Bernard Foley dropped goal.

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Maddi Levi: ‘I’m not the only one who suffers with self-doubt’

Australian cross-code athlete’s own expectations weigh heavy even as she soars to greater heights as World Rugby’s sevens player of the year

The Guardian - AU

Bristol raise the bar in Premiership with record victory at Leicester

Bristol claimed a record 10th consecutive away win – and Leicester conceded the most points they ever have done in a Premiership home game – as the Bears won 54-24

The Guardian - UK

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Record losses and bumper bonuses – the pay row tearing apart English rugby

Grassroots rebellion over executive pay has now seen the chair of the RFU board stand down – how did it come to this?

The Guardian - UK

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’

Gatland’s position has been under intense scrutiny after a dire autumn.

The Independent UK

Who Invented Soccer? Tracing the Game's History

When you drill down into the story of the game, these are three main eras where we can search for the culprit responsible for inventing soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Tom Ilube resigns as RFU chairman amid pay controversy

Tom Ilube has resigned as chairman of the Rugby Football Union amid controversy over executive pay.

The National (Scotland)

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Bill Beaumont appointed interim RFU chairman as civil war breaks out

Sir Bill Beaumont has been appointed interim chairman of the Rugby Football Union after Tom Ilube stepped down

The Guardian - UK

Schmidt gets Lions prep started with Wallabies camp

While he's yet to make a call on his coaching future, Joe Schmidt is continuing to plan for next year's touring Lions with the Wallabies assembling next month.

AAP

Former Wallabies playmaker makes move to Los Angeles

Former Brumbies star and Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano will continue his long rugby career in the US after signing with Los Angeles.

AAP

GWS rookie inspired by Israel Folau's AFL experiment

Growing up in rugby league heartland, Greater Western Sydney rookie Josaia Delana remembers discovering the AFL through code-hopper Israel Folau.

AAP

Cost of Premiership rugby’s failed three underlined with £30m loans yet to be recovered

Wasps, Worcester and London Irish went out of business in 2022/23

The Independent UK

Ellie Kildunne believes impact of home Rugby World Cup lies ‘beyond imagination’

The 25-year-old was crowned World Rugby women’s 15s player of the year earlier this month.

The Independent UK

Warriors raid more rugby union talent for NRLW roster

The Warriors have signed four more players with a background in rugby union for their NRLW roster, headlined by sevens star Tysha Ikenasio.

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The Independent UK

‘Weir’ in this together: Ex-Lions call on fans to join MND fundraising challenge

Since 2021, annual exercise challenge Doddie Aid has raised £5 million for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which set up by the late Doddie Weir.

The Guardian - UK

Grassroots rebellion to force out top RFU executives gathers momentum

Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could be ousted from the Rugby Football Union early next year with both senior figures facing a motion to be dismissed

Evening Standard

Rugby players report mental health boost from taking part in the sport – study

Of the 500 adult players who completed a University of Edinburgh online survey, 55% were male and 44% were female.

Evening Standard

Former Australia rugby coach denies sex offences against 10 males over two decades

Alan Jones, 83, faces 34 charges of aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, sexually touching without consent and common assault

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The Independent UK

Former radio broadcaster and Australian rugby coach Alan Jones denies indecent assault charges

Retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones has denied all allegations after he appeared in a court charged with multiple sex crimes against 10 males over two decades

The Guardian - UK

Premiership clubs ‘teetering on edge’ face government scrutiny over loans

Premiership rugby clubs are set to come under further scrutiny by the government over the repayments of their £124m Covid bailout loans

The Independent UK

Bundee Aki and James Ryan commit to Ireland by signing new deals

Aki has signed a one-year deal while Ryan has agreed a three-year extension.

The Guardian - UK

Champions Cup reboot: no pools, FA Cup-style and play it after Christmas

The global calendar remains a mess and rugby’s powerbrokers need to get a grip after a controversial weekend

The Guardian - AU

Training sessions a ‘blind spot’ in concussion fight, say rugby league players

Rugby league players have declared the training field to be the next battleground with the NRL in a bid to protect brain health

AAP

Wallabies duo, NRL star have a point to prove in Japan

Code hoppers Joseph Manu and Israel Folau are among the big names in action this Japanese rugby season, while the stakes are high for two Wallabies.

The Guardian - UK

Championship rugby union match abandoned after referee is struck by ball

The second-tier match between Ampthill and Hartpury was called off after the referee, Alex Thomas, was hit by a clearing kick

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