Today's rugby news as Shane Williams 'sick of' dominant tactic and James Hook shuns Welsh 'negativity' The news and rugby views from Wales and around the world Wales Online · Apr 17, 2023
Cure for MND 'could be possible' says expert after Doddie Weir charity launches research strategy The Scottish rugby legend, who died in November following a six-year battle with MND, launched the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation in frustration at the lack of a cure and hope for those diagnosed with the condition. Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023
Future MND cure ‘possible’ amid ambitious strategy by Doddie Weir’s charity The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation (MNDF) was set up by the late rugby star in 2017. The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
Motor neurone disease cure 'could be possible' after Doddie Weir charity's work Scottish rugby player Doddie Weir died in November last year and a charity launched by the athlete is to invest £8.5million to boost research Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones backs push for new Canberra stadium to attract big international sporting events Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has thrown his support behind the push for a new Canberra stadium, saying it would allow the nation's capital to compete for big sporting events. ABC News · Apr 16, 2023
The forgotten Wales player who’s emerging as a shock World Cup contender and other outsiders giving Gatland food for thought Warren Gatland is using the final weeks of the season to check on form before naming his extended training squad for the global tournament in France this autumn Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023
The Erling Haaland of rugby: Ulster star's try blitz breaks league record The 22-year-old scored another hat-trick of tries in Ulster's win over the Dragons on Friday night Belfast Live · Apr 16, 2023
What's at stake on Judgement Day and how Wales could yet have two teams in next season's Champions Cup There are still matters to be sorted out for the Welsh professional teams Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023
Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Celtic display with 'best we’ve played' claim The Celtic boss was pleased with the performance at Rugby Park. The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023
Ange Postecoglou dishes out 'mate' treatment in defence of Callum McGregor The Hoops manager responded to a question about his captain's error in the lead up to Kilmarnock's goal at Rugby Park The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023
Kilmarnock 1-4 Celtic as Hoops too hot to handle at Rugby Park - 3 things we learned The Hoops ran riot in the opening half an hour in Ayrshire, to maintain their 12 point lead at the top of the Premiership with one game to go until the league split. Glasgow Live · Apr 16, 2023
McInnes makes Oh Celtic red card claim as he slams 'car crash' Kilmarnock spell The Rugby Park boss was left disappointed as his side fell to a 4-1 defeat. The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023
Celtic player ratings vs Kilmarnock as Matt O'Riley shows class in stunning Rugby Park display The Hoops dominated from the first whistle and had fired four goals and missed a penalty by the midway point for the first half as Ange Postecoglou's troops continue relentless title charge Glasgow Live · Apr 16, 2023
To change for the better, Canadian sport needs leadership from the bottom up Canadian sport has been rocked by a series of scandals in recent years. National sporting bodies that govern bobsleigh and skeleton, alpine skiing, water polo, boxing, gymnastics, artistic swimming, soccer, hockey, rugby and rowing have all faced major criticism for abuse, neglect and discrimination. The Conversation · Apr 16, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023 Gareth Thomas: ‘I will be a voice for people with HIV. I won’t be derailed’ He was one of Wales’s greatest rugby stars – and the game’s first professional player to come out as gay. But it’s the truth about HIV that Gareth Thomas is set on tackling now
Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023 Welsh rugby's 'last dance' means something altogether different and more miserable in a world of tightening belts and nerves As Judgement Day arrives, it's trepidation that awaits Welsh rugby
Glasgow Live · Apr 16, 2023 Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota Celtic absence vs Kilmarnock explained by Ange Postecoglou The key Hoops duo were not named in the squad for the trip to Rugby Park and are notable absentees alongside Reo Hatate - who had been ruled out in the build-up to the lunchtime clash.
Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023 School teacher scores try from the Gods in appalling conditions It is a quite remarkable score in awful conditions on a terrible playing surface
Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023 Rhys Webb CV 'doing rounds' in France as Wales scrum-half ponders future The 34-year-old Wales star is out of contract with the Ospreys at the end of the season
Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023 The Wales coaches discarded by Warren Gatland who still have loads to offer and could return to Welsh rugby Gethin Jenkins and Stephen Jones weren't wanted by Gatland but they could hold down roles with Cardiff and the Scarlets in the future
Glasgow Live · Apr 16, 2023 Celtic predicted XI vs Kilmarnock with Reo Hatate out as Rangers derby win edges title glory closer The Hoops haven't been to Ayrshire since late August as they take on a Derek McInnes side desperate to avoid the drop. It was a sizzling 5-0 hammering last time out at Rugby Park.
Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023 Sunday rugby news as World Cup coach makes shock move into United Rugby Championship and Wales handed stark Fiji warning The rugby headlines from Wales and beyond
Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023 I went to watch Wales' women play rugby for the first time I hope that the women's game continues to rise, not only to open up more opportunities for girls and women in sport, but to also increase the visibility of strong women
The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023 'It was unbelievable': Ex-rugby stars share euphoria of Scotland Women's Grand Slam ANY Scot who’s ever watched their country contest a rugby match knows the familiar feeling of a nail-biting finish.
Bristol Post · Apr 16, 2023 Bristol's first gay rugby team finally crowned champions The Bristol Bisons were formed in 2005