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A brief history of drug-fuelled combatants

My friend Luke used to drink a pint of beer before a game of rugby. I don’t know whether he thought that it might reduce pain or improve performance, but the idea of taking drugs before “going into battle” goes back to the beginning of recorded history.

The Conversation

Was rugby better in the old days? Try watching it and you will soon find out

The game is infinitely more skilful and entertaining than in the past and nostalgists should be careful what they wish for

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Six Nations Rugby 2024: watch every rugby match online

Here's how you can catch all of the Six Nations Rugby games, so you can make sure you don't miss a single pass.

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Sport calendar 2024: Paris Olympics, men’s Euros and much more

A huge year of sport lies ahead including World Cups, the Six Nations, the Paralympics, golf and tennis majors and more

The Independent UK

Exeter will leave ‘gifted’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to decide own international path

The Cardiff-born wing could play for either England or Wales.

The Independent UK

England women World Cup stars Bright, Earps and Hemp on honours list

Three of England’s women World Cup stars have been recognised in the New Year Honours alongside the charity work of former rugby league players Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow

The Guardian - UK

Sanderson’s Sale visit Saints with top spot in the Premiership on the line

Sale’s director of rugby says opponents are ‘form side in Europe’, while Harlequins set to host Gloucester at Twickenham in front of 75,000

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New Edinburgh contract 'no-brainer' says Duhan van der Merwe

Duhan van der Merwe has played in France and England and could command lucrative offers from far and wide. But after signing a one-year contract…

The National (Scotland)

Tuilagi set to miss start of England’s Six Nations campaign with groin injury

Manu Tuilagi faces being ruled out of the start of England’s Six Nations campaign with a groin injury, Sale’s director of rugby has revealed

The Guardian - UK

The year in World Cups: how South Africa won rugby’s battle of fine margins

Springboks and their inspirational captain, Siya Kolisi, won their three knockout games in France by a single point

The Guardian - UK

Biden's West Wing has a moon rock, a rugby ball and homemade cookies

The White House's latest tenant invited over Architectural Digest magazine for a rare and personal look at his version of the Oval Office.

WEKU

Red mist: Rugby’s leaders would do well to heed wise words of Wayne Barnes

The retired referee says ‘game needs to have discussion’ about current protocols regarding the all-too regular handing out of red cards

The Guardian - UK

Mayo tips Kilmarnock wonderkid Watson to keep improving and adding to goal collection

Kilmarnock defender Lewis Mayo has backed David Watson to continue his recent goalscoring streak as the Rugby Park side look to consolidate their…

The National (Scotland)

Rugby League's Top Five Signings for 2024 Revealed by Expert

Discover the top five signings for the 2024 Super League season as expert Jon Wells shares his insights. Exciting players to watch out for on Sky Sports!

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Sports Illustrated

The 2023 Eagles Are Making the Plunge

Tush Push, Brotherly Shove ... the name is up for debate, but not the effectiveness. Here’s the, ahem, back story of Philadelphia’s riff on the QB sneak.

International Business Times UK

Mike Tindall Reveals His Cheeky Nickname For Prince William

The former rugby player says he has a monicker for the Prince of Wales for being "not the best of drinkers".

The Independent UK

Alun Wyn Jones: Wales legend reveals he played through heart condition late in career

The 38-year-old said doctors at Toulon found his heartbeat ‘was like a galloping horse with six legs’ but took the ‘risk’ to keep playing

The Guardian - UK

RFU’s three wise men bear gifts but revamp of English game will not be easy

While trio’s vision appeals to national side and the Premiership there is still work to be done in building trust with Championship sides

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AAP

Ex-NRL star Carl Webb dies aged 42 after MND battle

Retired rugby league enforcer Carl Webb, who made 12 State of Origin appearances for Queensland, has died aged 42.

The Guardian - AU

Rugby league mourns Origin star Carl Webb felled by Motor Neurone Disease age 42

Australia and Queensland Origin star, who played 187 NRL games with Broncos, Cowboys and Eels and one Test for Australia, dies after four-year fight with MND

AAP

Ireland link has Schmidt as Wallabies coach contender

David Nucifora and Peter Horne taking on key RA roles after helping Ireland to world No.1 has raised the prospect of Joe Schmidt coaching the Wallabies.

Evening Standard

English rugby set for contract overhaul in boost to Steve Borthwick as RFU issue warning to Championship clubs

Sabbaticals could become more common as player management comes into greater focus

The Independent UK

RFU urges Championship clubs to get on board with major revamp of English rugby

Enhanced contracts for England players, a revamped second tier and a cap on Premiership squad sizes are all on the table

The Guardian - UK

England player welfare at heart of RFU’s enhanced ‘hybrid’ contract plan

Deals will be offered to up to 25 England internationals from next season with Owen Farrell likely to be among them despite missing the Six Nations

The Independent UK

England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

Farrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans.

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