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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

A quarter of a century on: what we got right and wrong about sport’s future

From VAR to the rise of women’s sport, the media’s finest were hit and miss in predicting how things would develop

The Guardian - UK

Manchester United, Ryder Cup and Lions tour: 12 sport storylines for 2025

Everton’s new stadium, Women’s Rugby World Cup and potentially close Ashes series – the new year has much to offer

The Guardian - UK

‘Trailblazer’ Ilona Maher showing the way, says World Rugby chief

The United States Olympic sevens star is on a short-term deal at Bristol ahead of this summer’s World Cup.

The Independent UK

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Every sportsperson named in the New Year Honours list 2025

A look at the full list in sport

The Independent UK

Gerald Davies left ‘dumbstruck’ and ‘humbled’ by knighthood in New Year Honours

The former Wales and British and Irish Lions wing also served as Welsh Rugby Union president.

The Independent UK

Scottish amateur rugby referees are walking away from the game - here's why

Rugby is suffering from a high turnover of referees - here’s why.

The National (Scotland)

Chloe Madeley admits final year of marriage to James Haskell was 'dark and painful'

The personal trainer and reality TV personality opened up about her life with the former rugby player after announcing in October 2023 that their 11-year relationship had ended

Evening Standard

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Israel Folau off to a hard start with D-Rocks in Japan

Israel Folau and his former fellow Wallaby and current club teammate Samu Kerevi are off to a poor start in Japanese club rugby with Urayasu D-Rocks.

AAP

Leicester’s unlikely hero snatches share of spoils against Harlequins in annual festive treat

Harlequins 34-34 Leicester: Dan Cole’s final-minute try continued a streak of three draws between these two sides in the annual ‘Big Game’ at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Which sport won 2024? Australian audiences feast on free-to-air despite streaming boom

Matildas ratings bonanza gives way to AFL and NRL blockbuster events in 2024 as more Australians move from traditional TV to online viewing

The Guardian - AU

Chris Robshaw and Camilla Kerslake look back: ‘I wasn’t sure drinking and roller skating was the best combination’

The former England rugby captain and the singer on their serendipitous meeting and mutual career-mindedness

The Guardian - UK

Syd Hynes obituary

Fiery but hugely successful rugby league player for Leeds and Great Britain known for his ‘dummy scissors’ move

The Guardian - UK

US sex-abuse watchdog fires investigator after learning of his arrest for stealing drug money

The U.S. Center for SafeSport abruptly fired one of its investigators last month after learning he’d been arrested for stealing money confiscated after a drug bust he was part of during his previous job as a police officer

The Independent UK

Christmas travel disruption for motorists and train passengers amid festive getaway

Several incidents of travel disruption has caused delays for motorists and train passengers

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The Independent UK

Antoine Dupont magic, a Springboks double and the 2024 Rugby Union Awards

A captivating year of rugby saw plenty of storylines across the sport, including the thrilling sevens tournaments at the Paris Olympics

The Guardian - UK

The Breakdown awards: best rugby matches, players and quotes of 2024

The best and worst of the last 12 months and hopes for 2025 in our review of the year in rugby union

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

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 Independent 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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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

AAP

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.

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