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Warren Gatland blames Margaret Thatcher and teachers’ strikes for Welsh rugby’s decline

Gatland’s second stint in charge of Wales came to an end last week

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Why the impact of the Women’s World Cup is already being felt months before the tournament begins

Significant funding from the RFU and government is helping to drive growing interest in women’s and girls’ rugby across England

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Argentine judges reject appeal against acquittal of rape case France rugby pair

Appeal court judges in Argentina on Wednesday confirmed the acquittal of the France international rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou in the aggravated rape case lodged against them last July.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 19, 2025

Carpool coaching has Saints' sevens convert up to speed

Former rugby sevens star Nathan Lawson is keen to make an impact in rugby league after signing with the NRL's St George Illawarra.

AAP · Feb 19, 2025

Ex-All Blacks assistant joins Western Force program

The Western Force have lured New Zealand great Leon MacDonald as a coaching consultant as they look to build into a powerhouse Super Rugby Pacific outfit.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025

Aaron Wainwright says Wales at ‘low point’ but urges team to prove people wrong

Wales host Ireland on the back of 14 successive Test defeats.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

Bulked-up Reds Super centre hungry for rugby success

Centre Josh Flook has been eating six meals a day as he looks to make an impact for Queensland and the Wallabies, with the Reds opening their season on Friday.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025

AFL and NRL pre-seasons are among the longest in world sport – here’s why

Australia’s love affair with the major football codes – the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) – is well documented. However, one aspect that stands out to many observers, particularly those overseas, is the length of these leagues’ pre-seasons.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025

‘Clubs are going to disappear’: grassroots rugby crying for help in Six Nations’ shadow

The community game’s feedback for the Bills, Sweeney and Beaumont, makes for painful reading as RFU hits the road in week of Calcutta Cup

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025

Ben Earl: England gunning for redemption after rewatching Calcutta Cup losses

Gregor Townsend’s team are chasing a record-breaking fifth consecutive win over their fierce rivals on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025