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How AI can predict rugby injuries before they happen

Picture this: a rugby player sprints down the pitch with no opponent in sight, only to collapse mid-run. It’s a non-contact injury, a frustrating and often preventable setback that can sideline players for weeks or months. Rugby is a game of power, precision and relentless intensity – and it’s also…

The Conversation

I can’t do that – Bill Sweeney won’t walk away from RFU role despite pay scandal

England rugby’s governing body has agreed to hold a special general meeting after the Guinness Six Nations.

The Independent UK

RFU chief Bill Sweeney wanted to defer controversial bonus payment

Sweeney received a £742,000 salary and £358,000 bonus in 2023-24, while the RFU posted a record operating loss of £37.9m and made 42 staff redundant.

The Independent UK

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Mass gains: 'Mutant strong' Reds gun's origin story

Massimo De Lutiis has revealed an Irish eligibility twist and the eight-week basement home gym lockdown that triggered his rugby transformation.

AAP

Who are the Six Nations pundits and commentators for ITV and BBC?

The two broadcasters share the rights to the Six Nations in the United Kingdom

The Independent UK

Caslick's 15s dream in changing of rugby 7s guard

Charlotte Caslick is eyeing a home World Cup for the Wallaroos in 2029 and has assumed a new rugby sevens role in the wake of their Paris Olympics fade-out.

AAP

Eddie Jones to run rule over England as ITV pundit during Six Nations

Eddie Jones will cast a critical eye over England’s make-or-break Six Nations campaign as a pundit for ITV in the upcoming championship

The Guardian - UK

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Sean Lynn appointed new Wales coach ahead of World Cup: ‘I’m coming home’

The Swansea-born Lynn has led Gloucester-Hartpury to two Premiership Women’s Rugby titles

The Independent UK

Reds recruit fires cheeky barb in Super Rugby rivalry

Returning Reds forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's cheeky Taniela Tupou sledge has spiced up and old Super Rugby rivalry.

AAP

Wild night in Japan as Deans outpoints Hansen

Robbie Deans' Wild Knights have beaten Steve Hansen's Tokyo Verblitz by 16 points in Japanese club rugby.

AAP

Prince William’s ‘wish’ for Princess Charlotte and Louis as George follows in his footsteps

The Prince of Wales enjoyed a special visit in Birmingham and reportedly shared a surprising wish for his younger children

Woman & Home

Anthony Watson: Former England and Lions rugby star retires aged 30 on medical grounds

Persistent back issue causes Leicester wing to hang up his boots

Evening Standard

‘So much pain’: England and Lions wing Anthony Watson retires due to injury

The England and British & Irish Lions winger Anthony Watson has retired from rugby aged 30 on medical grounds

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow, Scotland, the Lions? The unstoppable rise of ‘Huwipulotu’ duo

Giving them a compound name indicates level established by centre pairing Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones

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The Independent UK

Anthony Watson happy with achievements as injury brings end to playing career

The Leicester wing won 56 England caps and played in five Lions Tests.

The Independent UK

England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby due to injury

Capped 56 times internationally, Watson toured twice with the British and Irish Lions

AAP

Pressure to be Wallabies' saviour no sweat for Suaalii

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says he's not daunted by the expectations of reviving the Wallabies and leading them to victory over the British and Irish Lions.

AAP

'It's madness': Suaalii won't revive Waratahs alone

The NSW Waratahs can't solely rely on Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to fire them up the Super Rugby ladder, new coach Dan McKellar says.

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France rugby boss Galthié names Argentina rape case duo in Six Nations squad

French rugby union chiefs on Wednesday named the players accused of raping a 39-year-old woman in Argentina during the summer tour of South America in the 42-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations tournament.

The Guardian - UK

Ilona Maher: Bristol Bears stint can help me ‘fit seamlessly’ into USA team

Ilona Maher said the measure of success with Bristol for her would be if she has ‘caught up’ with the USA 15s team for this year’s Rugby World Cup

AAP

Scots' captain Tuipulotu to lead Aussies in Six Nations

Sione Tuipulotu, Jack Dempsey, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Monty Ioane make up a powerful Australian brigade in the Six Nations rugby championship.

The Independent UK

Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game

The American has a social media following of over eight million people.

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future

Appointed England captain ahead of a vital Six Nations, Itoje looks set to lead Steve Borthwick’s side through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

George Skivington surprised by Gloucester duo’s absence from Wales squad

Gloucester backs Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn failed to win Warren Gatland’s Six Nations vote.

The Conversation

Wrestlers’ welfare has improved since the 1990s – but they still have a fight on their hands

In the recent Netflix docuseries Mr. McMahon (2024), former wrestler and bodybuilder Tony Atlas claimed: “We would have been looked upon, in today’s society, as some of the worst human beings walking the face of the Earth.”

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