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Squash and hockey among sports upset by Games omission

Squash and hockey have led a chorus of sports disappointed to be left off the Commonwealth Games program given their history, appeal and venue availability.

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Diving, rugby and cricket axed from 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow have stepped in as emergency hosts of a streamlined Games

Evening Standard

England face USA in 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

The Red Roses are aiming for glory on home soil.

The Independent UK

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Red Roses to take on USA in Women’s Rugby World Cup opener as schedule and fixtures revealed

Hosts England also face Samoa and Australia in Pool A

The Independent UK

Wallaroos avoid England in Rugby World Cup opener

The Wallaroos will take on Samoa in their opening match of next year's Women's Rugby World Cup, building up to a crunch clash with heavyweight hosts England.

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Hockey, squash and diving not included in 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

There will also be no triathlon, T20 cricket badminton or rugby sevens in the scaled down Games.

The Independent UK

Wallabies seek to spring a grand slam surprise as Lions tour looms large

Joseph Sua’ali’i has been fast-tracked into the Australia side amid coach Joe Schmidt’s search for a spark in four Tests across the UK and Ireland

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Harry Potter named in Australia squad for November Tests

Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been named in the party by coach Joe Schmidt.

The Independent UK

Australians committed to Glasgow Games success: Thomas

The Australian team is set to embrace the new model of Commonwealth Games, after key sports such as hockey and rugby sevens were axed from Glasgow 2026.

AAP

Suaalii set for Wallabies Test debut on UK tour

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been named in the Wallabies squad for the spring tour, less than a month after playing his final NRL game for the Sydney Roosters.

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RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’

The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and has been urged to make radical changes to schools rugby

The Guardian - UK

Wales head coach Warren Gatland not seeking to ‘protect my own backside’

Fiji, Australia and South Africa await Wales, who have not won a Test match since the 2023 World Cup, in the upcoming Autumn Nations Series.

The Independent UK

Wales recall host of senior figures to squad for Autumn Nations Series

Warren Gatland has included two uncapped players in a 35-man squad captained by hooker Dewi Lake

The Independent UK

Wales boss Warren Gatland calls up uncapped duo ahead of autumn internationals

Blair Murray and Freddie Thomas have got the nod.

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The National (Scotland)

Stuart Hogg misses court appearance ahead of domestic abuse trial

FORMER Scotland rugby international Stuart Hogg did not attend a court hearing ahead of a forthcoming trial in which he is accused of domestic abuse…

The National (Scotland)

Why Rangers must lie in 'uncomfortable' bed the players made for themselves

The fans vented their fury at the Rangers players following their dreadful showing at Rugby Park on Sunday, and Leon Balogun thinks their anger is…

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Football clubs who shared a stadium with another sport

Featuring rugby, American football and... motor racing?!

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Johnson like a kid with free tokens in Kiwis return

Shaun Johnson says he'll play without feeling pressure after coming out of retirement for injury-hit New Zealand in rugby league's Pacific Championship.

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No excuses from Philippe Clement, but one year in, are Rangers on right track?

Philippe Clement offered no excuses after his team were defeated by Kilmarnock at Rugby Park, but a year into his reign, are Rangers on the right…

The National (Scotland)

Killie 1 Rangers 0: Late Watkins goal gives hosts deserved win over flat Gers

Here are the talking points from a blustery Rugby Park as a late Marley Watkins goal gives Kilmarnock a deserved win over a lacklustre Rangers…

The National (Scotland)

Fed-up Rangers fans make feelings known to Ibrox board with ‘must stop now’ message

Rangers fans in attendance at Rugby Park this afternoon have made their feelings known to the Ibrox hierarchy.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo – and players are still suffering

Push and pull for public opinion between lawyers and rugby authorities rumbles on but where would we be if no one had taken action in the first place?

The Guardian - AU

Plum review – Brendan Cowell triumphs as a rugby league player off the rails

Based on its star’s novel of the same name, the series about recovery and redemption is affecting, poetic and anything but cheesy

The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s 20-minute red card to be trialled in upcoming Autumn Nations Series

Ireland and France opposed the new law over player safety concerns while Premiership coaches wanted changes to keep players on the field

The Independent UK

Ireland criticise 20-minute red card ahead of controversial trial in autumn Tests

France have also come out against changes to rugby’s on-field disciplinary system

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