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Finn Russell: ‘I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in – I’m going to play as long as I can’

With a British & Irish Lions tour on the horizon, the Bath and Scotland fly half is rested, refreshed and ready to sparkle for club and country again

The Independent UK

How Haka Dance Became the Heartbeat of New Zealand Rugby

The romantic triangle between the Maori language, New Zealanders, and Rugby is a story worth exploring. It is believed that languages mirror the cultural preferences of the people. The study of cultures and traditions of specific regions provides a ...

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Rugby chief believes BBC partnership will create ‘generational moment’ at Women’s Rugby World Cup

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says the deal to show the tournament on free-to-air television is an opportunity to reach more fans

The Independent UK

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BBC to show 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup

The broadcaster will show every game of next summer’s tournament, which will be hosted in England

The Independent UK

Modern masters consider Smith an inevitable Immortal

Johnathan Thurston and Benji Marshall believe it's only a matter of time until Cameron Smith becomes one of rugby league's next Immortals.

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The Prince of Locks: Ron Coote finally recognised as rugby league Immortal

The six-time premiership winner, three-time World Cup champion and World Cup winning captain deserves a place among the pantheon of greats

The Guardian - AU

43-year wait the Immortal tonic for Souths great Coote

Ron Coote's Rabbitohs' exit began a 43-year wait for their next premiership - and now the great man has ended his own 43-year wait for rugby league Immortality.

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Ron Coote becomes rugby league's 14th Immortal

Ron Coote has been named rugby league's 14th Immortal at a glittering awards ceremony in Sydney, crowning the career of one of the game's greatest players.

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Boom teenager splits with NBL side to play school rugby

The Tasmania JackJumpers have split with highly-rated youngster Roman Siulepa over the 18-year-old's desire to continue playing schoolboy rugby union.

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Schmidt calls uncapped trio into Wallabies tour squad

Uncapped trio David Feliuai, Josh Canham and Hamish Stewart have been included in the Wallabies' squad for a two-Test Rugby Championship trip to Argentina.

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'Kind, generous, lovely young man': tributes flow for Maitland's Jack Ryan

The 18-year-old died suddenly while on a gap year in England.

Newcastle Herald

Magic Weekend here to stay, says rugby league commercial chief

The two-day showcase had been viewed as a potential casualty of the sport’s link-up with IMG.

The Independent UK

Wallabies remain well off the pace amid hopes a playmaker can unlock the attack

Australia rarely looked like scoring against South Africa but with Noah Lolesio back in form can now target Argentina’s frailties on the flanks

The Guardian - AU

South Africa roll over Australia in Perth rain to lay down convincing marker in Rugby Championship

South Africa maintained their perfect start to the Rugby Championship

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The Guardian - AU

Australia 12-30 South Africa: men’s rugby union international – as it happened

South Africa dominated Australia for the second week in a row in horrendous conditions in Perth

The Independent UK

Australia v South Africa LIVE: Result and reaction as Springboks put in dominant second half display

The Wallabies were unable to bounce back from their opening day defeat as the world champions produced a dominant second half to win 30-12

AAP

Storm's Hughes ready to embrace Kiwi face of league

Jahrome Hughes could be the next face of rugby league in New Zealand after Shaun Johnson's retirement, and it will only make his football better at Melbourne.

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Sharks provide home comforts for Smale after Paris

Rugby sevens convert Sharni Smale will make her NRLW debut less than three weeks after Australia's shock exit from the Paris Olympics.

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The National (Scotland)

Is Scottish rugby suffering from a lack of positive progress?

From the top down there appears to be a lack of positive progress on many fronts, and frankly that’s why so many of us who write about the sport…

The Guardian - AU

Western Bears can thrive in Perth as NRL learn lessons from darker times

New club with links to North Sydney will be a welcome addition but league must set them up for success to build on budding support in the west

The Independent UK

Rassie Erasmus defends making sweeping South Africa changes against Australia: ‘This is not disrespectful’

Erasmus has made ten changes to his starting side for the second of back-to-back Rugby Championship meetings

AAP

Maiden captain among first women in NRL's Hall of Fame

The NRL has recognised the finest female players of the pre semi-professional era, elevating its first six women into the Hall of Fame.

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'No expectations' for Nawaqanitawase in Roosters debut

Former Wallabies winger and Olympian Mark Nawaqanitawase is preparing to suit up for his first match of professional rugby league at the Sydney Roosters.

The Guardian - UK

Super League will benefit if Hull KR or Warrington can end title triopoly

For almost two decades, three teams have dominated rugby league’s top tier – but that may be about to change

AAP

'No more wasting talent': Hunt lauds WA's time to shine

West Australian rugby league product Royce Hunt has lauded the imminent arrival of the Western Bears to the NRL competition.

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