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Wallabies' 'Flickitau' Ikitau claims John Eales Medal

Classy Len Ikitau has etched his name in history as the first centre to win the John Eales Medal as Australian rugby's player of the year.

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Sadia Kabeya: ‘Meeting others in rugby who look like me brought me out of my shell – I can be myself now’

England’s World Cup winner on fitting in, developing a special scrum cap and that ‘wow’ Red Roses triumph at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: World Cup heroics, shock defeats and sumo

Have you been following the news in football, darts, tennis, rugby, sumo wrestling, snooker, cycling and the NFL?

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South Africa and New Zealand to collide in ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ as details for new tour confirmed

The two rivals will collide in four Tests in 2026 to kick off a new reciprocal touring agreement

The Independent UK

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus calls for major change to Rugby Championship as New Zealand series launches

Erasmus’s South Africa will take on New Zealand next year in a new series to replace the annual competition

The Independent UK

Chris Robshaw: Strictly has got me ‘hooked’ on spray tans

Former rugby union player Robshaw, who earned 66 caps for England and captained the team 43 times, said he has ‘loved the challenge’ of Strictly.

Evening Standard

'Fresh opportunities': R360 boss hits back at V'Landys

The boss of R360 says threats of 10-year bans for NRL players who defect to the rebel competition are entirely predictable as the code war escalates.

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England captain Zoe Aldcroft on winning World Cup: ‘We had so much belief’

Back from partying in Ibiza after a ‘massive whirlwind’, the Gloucester-Hartpury forward is now focused on success in the Premiership Women’s Rugby

The Guardian - UK

George Ford turns down R360 riches for last shot at England World Cup glory

George Ford has turned down the riches on offer from R360 for one last shot at a Rugby World Cup with England

The Guardian - UK

R360 dealt fresh blow as NRL threatens rebel players with 10-year ban

The breakaway rugby union venture is due to launch next year and is reportedly targeting top rugby league stars

The Independent UK

Destined for court: NRL reveals long bans for defectors

The NRL says it will ban any player who signs with R360 from returning for 10 years, but the players' union has warned the sanctions are sure to be tested.

AAP

Gambling risks 'denigrating' sports, ex-Wallaby warns

The ever rising tide of gambling advertising is threatening to tarnish Australia's cherished sports, a former national rugby captain laments.

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RFL close to selling stake in expanded Super League to private equity

The Rugby Football League is in advanced talks after receiving multiple investment offers to buy into Super League

The Guardian - UK

South American rugby success stories propel men’s World Cup qualifying

Los Condores are in the finals again and subplots abound going into next month’s Dubai qualification tournament

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Record-setting Foran named in NZ Pacific Champs team

Sixteen years after making his international debut, retiring NRL great Kieran Foran will become New Zealand's longest-serving rugby league Test player.

The Independent UK

Red Roses Sarah Bern and Abbey Ward on support from the Lionesses

Red Roses stars Sarah Bern and Abbey Ward have spoken about the invaluable support they've received from the Lionesses during their Women's Rugby World Cup tournament.

The Guardian - UK

Luther Burrell claims speaking out about racist abuse ended rugby career

The former England rugby union player Luther Burrell has alleged that he was effectively forced to retire from the game after he spoke out about racist abuse he suffered from teammates

The Guardian - AU

Australia targets offshore wagering threat with major sporting events on horizon

Sports integrity experts to improve collaboration to combat illegal betting with Women’s Asian Cup next global event to come with increased risk

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The Independent UK

Stuart Hogg: Retiring in bid to rescue marriage was ‘biggest mistake of my life’

Hogg called time on his career in 2023 at the age of 31, shortly before the World Cup that same year.

The Independent UK

Speaking out about racism ended my rugby career, says Luther Burrell

A 2023 investigation found that ex-England centre was a victim of racial abuse

AAP

Wallabies playmaker flashes back into Cup contention

Released from his NRL deal, Carter Gordon has been thrust into the Wallabies' end-of-year tour squad, while another Test playmaker has been left out.

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Mattel Drops ‘Team Barbie’ With Muscular Olympians, Including Rugby Player Ilona Maher

“You keep living your sad worthless lives and I’ll keep playing great rugby and cashing checks."

The Guardian - UK

Exe Men review – entertaining rugby drama tackles triumph of underdogs Exeter Chiefs

The journey of the Devon club from league minnows to championship winners is told with considerable elan and affection

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Bevan heaven: Wigan's Aussie ace the grand final king

Grand finalist Bevan French is so good in UK rugby league, there's even been rumblings of him playing for England -- but the Aussie says 'no chance'.

The Guardian - UK

Exeter’s Brown-Bampoe in the fast lane for great things for club and country

The wingehas a masters in finance but has ambitions to play for England and takes inspiration from his teammate Manny Feyi-Waboso

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