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RA CEO rules out any more Suaalli-like raids on NRL

First-year CEO Phil Waugh says Rugby Australia won't be buying into any bidding war with NRL clubs as the player tug-of-war between the two codes escalates.

AAP

Incoming Welsh Rugby Union boss vows to ‘turn this round’ after damning review

Dame Anne Rafferty’s nine-month look into the union reported feelings of powerlessness and fear.

The Independent UK

Welsh Rugby Union was a ‘toxic’ environment, independent report finds

The review followed the airing of a BBC programme in January

The Independent UK

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WRU’s ‘toxic’ culture of discrimination lambasted by independent panel

Welsh rugby’s governing body apologises after accepting panel’s findings of bullying and discrimination

The Guardian - UK

Super League awards: the complete review of the 2023 season

Jack Welsby will be box-office material for years to come, Oldham and Warrington were left crying over spilt milk and a tip for 2024

The Guardian - UK

Welcome to Wayne’s world: Barnes lifts lid on the dark side of refereeing

The former referee’s new autobiography is required reading and lays bare some of the more disturbing aspects of modern rugby

The Guardian - UK

NRL cap exemptions for rugby raids will be fair: Abdo

NRL boss Andrew Abdo says salary-cap incentives for a raid on rival codes could be implemented without jeopardising a level playing field for all clubs.

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Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen

Rugby Australia has taken the first step towards centralisation, with New South Wales the first state to commit to an alignment with the governing body.

AAP

Thank you LockerRoom

Ending a two-year sportswriting fellowship at LockerRoom, Merryn Anderson reflects on a remarkable period in sport

Newsroom.co.nz

Kilmarnock planning to re-install grass pitch at Rugby Park

Kilmarnock plans to return to a grass pitch at Rugby Park revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Flag-winning psychologist hired to find Rebels success

Melbourne have recruited AFL sports psychologist Andrew Waterson to help their battered Wallabies players and the under-performing Rebels find success.

AAP

Prince Louis ‘is mad’ about rough and tumble hobby that once ‘captured’ this family member’s ‘heart’

The royal youngster isn't afraid to get in on the action

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On this day in 2015: Stuart Lancaster resigns as England head coach

England became the first host nation to be knocked out at the pool stage after a 28-25 defeat to Wales and a 33-13 loss to Australia at Twickenham.

The Independent UK

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith didn't want Ali Price Edinburgh exit

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith admits he was 'disappointed' to lose Ali Price to Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

‘I heard what I heard’ – Tom Curry stands by racism claim against Bongi Mbonambi

World Rugby found “insufficient evidence” to back up the England flanker’s claim.

The Hindu

How South Africa rose to the top of world rugby

South Africa's historic 4th Rugby World Cup win was a result of years of planning, left-field thinking, systemic change and a culture of winning. Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber's partnership led to the first black Test captain, Siya Kolisi, lifting the trophy twice. Their revolutionary shake-up of the system opened…

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Chelsea, Cricket World Cup and Champions League

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby league, cricket, boxing, surfing and tennis?

AAP

Rebels excited to have Tupou in Super Rugby ranks

Melbourne's biggest signing Taniela Tupou will be at Super Rugby training early next month, with coach Kevin Foote looking to make the Rebels' scrum a weapon.

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RA chair McLennan's pitch to remain after 'ugly' Cup

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has defended the decision to appoint Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach, and argued why he should remain at the helm.

Evening Standard

What is the 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge? Kevin Sinfield takes on race for MND charities

The English rugby star was inspired by best friend Rob Burrow

Evening Standard

Wayne Barnes exclusive: Rugby World Cup final referee calls on Government to do more to tackle online abuse

The English referee, who has since retired from the game, was subjected to online threats after the Paris showpiece

The Guardian - UK

World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes wants action on ‘vile’ social media abuse

The Rugby World Cup final referee, Wayne Barnes, has described social media abuse towards him as “vile” and called for trolls to be held to account.

The Independent UK

Wayne Barnes details how social media abuse ‘crossed the line’ after Rugby World Cup final

The record-setting English referee has called for more action to be taken against those sending abuse to officials

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup boosts ITV audience numbers, but advertising market 'remains challenging'

ITV today cheered the success of the Rugby World Cup in wooing audiences but warned that the advertising market “remains challenging” and is likely to be down 8% for the full year.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2004: Jason Robinson named as England’s first black captain

Robinson captained England to a 70-0 victory over Canada at Twickenham where he scored a hat-trick of tries.

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