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France allowed 'major failures' in finances of 2023 Rugby World Cup, watchdog says

"Major failures" in the French government's oversight of the 2023 Rugby World Cup led to heavy financial losses and left the French Rugby Federation in difficulty, the state's financial watchdog said on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Premiership clubs’ European debacle illustrates growing French strength

Four English clubs conceded 215 points on a calamitous weekend with French clubs poised to improve further

The Guardian - UK

Lower rugby tackle height linked to drop in head collisions – study

Researchers used video analysis to study 18,702 tackles.

Evening Standard

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Why Wallabies prop almost rang the Bell on rugby career

Wallabies prop Angus Bell has revealed he almost retired last year as he prepares to join the NSW 50-game club in the Waratahs' home clash with the Chiefs.

AAP

France Have 'Great Chance' Against New Zealand Despite Weakened Side: Ex-All Black Cruden

Former New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden believes France will pose a serious threat to the All Blacks in July despite sending a depleted outfit on this year's three-Test tour.

International Business Times

World Rugby finds no medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 bench splits

World Rugby insists there is no evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no current plans to outlaw the tactic as a result

The Guardian - UK

Why English clubs are struggling in the Champions Cup

The Premiership provides just one of the remaining eight clubs in the continental competition

The Independent UK

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Parachutist left dangling from rugby stadium roof after crash

A parachutist was left dangling from a rugby stadium roof after crashing in France ahead of Sale's Champions Cup on Sunday, 6 April.

The Independent UK

Wales great Dan Biggar to retire from rugby at end of season

The fly half won 112 caps for Wales before retiring from international rugby after the 2023 World Cup

The Independent UK

Ex-Sevens star Leo relishes league return with Storm

Melbourne rookie Moses Leo's winding road to his NRL debut makes an interesting story.

AAP

Aussie Singapore Sevens slip before world championships

Australia's rugby sevens teams have had a sobering weekend in Singapore, with much work to be done before they shoot for world championship gold in Los Angeles.

AAP

Aussie women win silver, Fiji men Singapore 7s gold

Australia's women's side have been beaten by New Zealand in a World Rugby Sevens final for the second time in as many weeks, going down 31-7 in Singapore.

AAP

Waratahs, Reds to clash in Super Rugby Women's decider

The Reds are eyeing their first Super Rugby Women's title after an amazing 54-40 semi-final win over Fijian Drua to set up a clash with the NSW Waratahs.

AAP

Wallabies lock Philip returning home, joins Waratahs

After another stint off-shore, Wallabies lock Matt Philip is returning to Australia through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

AAP

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AAP

200 tries for rugby record-breaker Levi in Singapore

Australia's rugby women have made the quarter-finals of the Singapore Sevens after Maddison Levi reached the 200-try landmark faster than any player ever.

BANG Premier

Sir Elton John 'can't see TV, read or watch his boys play sports'

Sir Elton John has opened up about his devastating battle with blindness, saying: "I can't see TV, I can't read. I can't see my boys playing rugby and soccer."

AAP

Five tries in 15 minutes: Waratahs fold in heavy loss

The NSW Waratahs have suffered another second-half collapse to lose their Super Rugby Pacific clash to Moana Pasifika 45-28 in Auckland.

AAP

RLPA want talks to avoid missing more NRLW superstars

The NRL's decision to block Newcastle signing New Zealand superstar Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has prompted calls for more flexibility for female players.

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The National (Scotland)

Scotland 2025 Summer Tour details in full as three fixtures confirmed

AAP

Reds let top spot slip in gritty loss to Chiefs

The Reds lost their top-of-the-table Super Rugby Pacific battle with the Chiefs on a wet Hamilton night 27-15, despite both sides scoring three times.

The Independent UK

The Saracens decision that shows how the Champions Cup has lost its lustre

None of the club’s England stars will travel to Toulon this weekend, placing player workloads and a flawed competition back in the spotlight

AAP

Force optimistic about re-signing star flanker Tizzano

Carlo Tizzano has a huge decision to make about his future, with the star Western Force flanker reportedly offered a life-changing deal to play in Japan.

AAP

Former NRL stars clash in Japanese club rugby

Marika Koroibete will line up against Joey Manu in an enthralling clash in Japanese club rugby with Koroibete's Saitama Wild Knights in danger of relegation.

AAP

Wallabies playmaker signs Japan club deal

Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has signed to play rugby in Japan, with the Brumbies star now no longer a certainty to face the touring British and Irish Lions.

AAP

Waratahs ordered to man up in Super Rugby crunch match

The NSW Waratahs are pledging to get physical after copping a rev-up from coach Dan McKellar after a Super Rugby Pacific mauling in Wellington.

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