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New Zealand rugby league chiefs raise hope of World Cup after France pulls out

New Zealand emerged on Tuesday as a possible venue for the 2025 rugby league World Cup following France's decision to pull out as hosts of the tournament.

Radio France Internationale

The Welsh House bar and restaurant replaces Marco Pierre White Steakhouse in Swansea Marina

The new restaurant will be the sister venue to The Welsh House in Cardiff, which was backed by four Welsh rugby legends

Wales Online

Ex-Scarlets favourite's parents turn up to watch him for first time in five years and the crowd love it

Cassiem won eight caps for South Africa and was hugely popular with Scarlets supporters

Wales Online

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Quade Cooper to step up World Cup bid after Barbarians selection by Eddie Jones

Quade Cooper will step up his Rugby World Cup comeback bid by turning out for the Barbarians against the World XV at Twickenham.

Evening Standard

Farrell and Ford’s final face-off could shape England’s World Cup destiny

The fly-halves excelled for Saracens and Sale in the Premiership semi-finals, opening another debate about England’s options

The Guardian - UK

Early warning symptoms of deadly condition that kills 'six Brits every day'

Scots rugby star Doddie Weir sadly passed away from Motor Neurone's Disease (MND) last year, but raised millions of pounds and plenty of awareness of the illness.

Daily Record

Ronan O'Gara's focus on the little details made La Rochelle kings of Europe, says Dillyn Leyds

"Everyone in the rugby world knows that ROG is the kind of guy who always wants to win"

Irish Mirror

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Northern rugby does matter and we're proving it say Twickenham-bound Sale Sharks

“I feel super proud that we’re flying the flag. I can't talk too much about it because I start to cry and get too emotional"

Daily Mirror

Today's rugby news as coach hits out over World Cup referees and club face being thrown out of English Premiership

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Former England head coach Brian Ashton set to consult with Red Roses

Exclusive: The vastly experienced Ashton is set to be involved with the Red Roses programme for the first time

The Independent UK

New Zealand ponders bid to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup with Australia

NRL chief says France’s withdrawal is ‘disappointing’ but NZRL says it would be a great opportunity for Indigenous and Pasifika communities

The Guardian - AU

Elon Musk subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein case, Vice Media files for bankruptcy, and The Weeknd reverts to his birth name — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News

London Irish at risk of Premiership ban after RFU sets deadline for takeover

London Irish will be suspended from next season’s Premiership unless their takeover is completed by 30 May or proof of funding is offered

The Guardian - UK

Principality Stadium roof walk plan shelved as WRU divert CVC money to pro game

It had been hoped the attraction at the iconic venue would be operational by 2024 at the latest

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

London Irish threatened with suspension as RFU imposes takeover deadline

An American consortium has been linked with a takeover of the Premiership club.

The Independent UK

Sale boss Alex Sanderson ‘super proud’ to be flying flag for north of England

The Sharks will face Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham on May 27.

The Guardian - UK

Sale dreaming of Premiership glory and northern rugby union revival

Alex Sanderson aims to grow the Premiership finalists’ fanbase but may need RFU help in what can be a southern-centric sport

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as axed Jones 'very disappointed' by Gatland decision and star suffers appalling holiday incident with girlfriend

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The Independent UK

Rugby League World Cup in doubt as France withdraw as hosts

The move affects the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments

The Independent UK

France announces decision to withdraw from hosting 2025 World Cup

The move affects the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments.

The Guardian - UK

2025 Rugby League World Cup in doubt after France pull out of staging event

The 2025 Rugby League World Cup is in serious doubt after the hosts, France, confirmed they would not be able to stage the tournament due to funding cuts

Daily Mirror

Rugby League World Cup plans in turmoil after France pull plug on 2025

France become second host to bail on hosting the 2025 tournament due to financial difficulties leaving international rugby league facing yet more turmoil and chaos

Wales Online

World rugby legend blown away by how good Dan Biggar is now he plays with him

The Wales outside-half has made a huge impression since moving to France

The Independent UK

Arise Sir Kev... It’s time to give Kevin Sinfield a knighthood

Sinfield’s tireless charity work with Rob Burrow to raise money and awareness for MND means the honour is long overdue, writes Luke Baker

Birmingham Post

Finance director of the Welsh Rugby Union is standing down

Tim Moss is moving on after 16 years with the union

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