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Alun Wyn Jones: Former Wales captain announces shock retirement from international rugby

The 37-year-old’s announcement came just an hour after Justin Tipuric also called time on his Wales career before September’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Alun Wyn Jones announces retirement from international rugby in shock statement

Alun Wyn's decision follows hot on the heels of Justin Tipuric quitting Wales ahead of the World Cup in France this autumn

Wales Online

Former Wales captain Justin Tipuric retires from international rugby

The Ospreys flanker won 93 caps for his country.

The Independent UK

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Wales flanker Tipuric quits Test rugby ahead of World Cup

London (AFP) - Wales flanker Justin Tipuric said Friday he had retired from international rugby union with immediate effect.

AFP

Stuart Lancaster will be missed at Leinster after making ‘massive impact’

The 53-year-old is poised to become director of rugby at French club Racing 92.

The Independent UK

Barbarians v World XV team news: Bristol Bears, Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs stars headline both squads

The Barbarians take on a World XV at Twickenham Stadium on May 28

Bristol Post

Leinster out to exorcise La Rochelle demons in Champions Cup final rematch

The two clubs meet for a second year in a row in European rugby’s showpiece decider

The Independent UK

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Barbarians v World XV squads in full as seven Wales stars play

A number of Warren Gatland's World Cup squad will play in the match

Wales Online

Stewartry Sharks show their bite at Moffat rugby tournament

The youngsters won the overall tournament - the latest success in a fantastic season for the club at all levels

Daily Record

Richie Gray heartened as Toulon rebuild their rugby community

THIS time last year Richie Gray was part of the Lyon coaching team which masterminded a 30-12 victory over Toulon in the Challenge Cup final. Since…

The National (Scotland)

Folau Fainga'a launches hilarious potshots at Brumbies

Western Force hooker Folau Fainga'a has lit the fuse against the Brumbies with some epic trash talk ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash at HBF Park.

AAP

Today's rugby news as Wales find 'next 100-cap winger', Biggar on brink of history and English giants face oblivion

Your up to the minute rugby news from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Waratahs want fourth win with Super finals in sight

The NSW Waratahs have a Super Rugby Pacific finals berth in sight but will need to win a fourth straight match for the first time under coach Darren Coleman.

AAP

Philip fronts for Rebels in key Super Rugby clash

Melbourne need to stretch their Super Rugby winning streak against the Highlanders to push for finals, with Test lock Matt Philip back in action in Dunedin.

AAP

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Next gen Wallaroos take up rugby mantle in Fiji test

A new generation of Wallaroos will debut in a Test against a strong Fijiana side, as their champion captain prepares to bow out of the game.

The New Daily

Dutton takes aim at sports ‘elites’ over Voice support

Peter Dutton has hit out at sporting "elites" as more of the country's big organisations back the Indigenous Voice to parliament.

The National (Scotland)

Fan's view: A dispatch from the frontline of the Dublin invasion

WE’RE in Dublin for what is set to be a packed weekend for rugby fans. I for one cannot wait for it to get under way as Glasgow Warriors take on…

The Conversation

'You can’t speak what you can’t hear' – how Māori and Pacific sports stars are helping revitalise vulnerable languages

We’re becoming more used to hearing and seeing te reo Māori in everyday use these days. And Pacific languages are becoming increasingly familiar too – especially during the Pacific language weeks now under way.

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Daily Mirror

Halifax Challenge Cup hero hoping for another famous St Helens knockout

Wilf George, 63, was part of the last Halifax team to win the Challenge Cup when they beat St Helens - who they face in the sixth round on Friday - at Wembley in 1987 and he still gets stopped in the street in the rugby-mad West Yorkshire town

AFP

Fallen rugby giants Wasps denied place in English second-tier

London (AFP) - Fallen giants Wasps will "move to the bottom of the playing pyramid" it was announced Thursday after their licence to play in English rugby union's second-tier Championship next season was revoked.

The Independent UK

Wasps condemned to bottom of rugby pyramid as RFU revoke Championship licence

New owners HALO22 Limited hoped to relaunch Wasps in the second-tier Championship

Wales Online

Meet Tomi Lewis, the Welsh rugby speedster returning to Wales who Shane Williams is really excited about

The former Wales under-20s star is hoping to make his mark at the Scarlets as he comes back to the Welsh game after a hugely successful spell in England

Daily Mirror

Wasps DEMOTED to bottom of rugby pyramid as debts spiral to £95million

Wasps will not resume their journey in the Championship after they failed to meet an RFU deadline which means they will start life at the bottom of the rugby pyramid in the 10th tier

Evening Standard

Wasps denied Championship entry as RFU withdraw licence due to ‘lack of progress’ concerns

Wasps’ chances of reforming have been dealt a crippling blow by being denied entry into next season’s Championship.

Wales Online

The strong-looking Wales XV of stars Warren Gatland hasn't even picked in his bumper World Cup squad

The discarded Wales stars who could have made an impact at the World Cup

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