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North East business life: charity, community and award events in the region

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Bellway, Newcastle Building Society and Sage Foundation

Birmingham Post

Concussion dominates headlines as NRL and AFL seasons get under way

Australia’s biggest sporting bodies are threading a very fine needle with concussion and long-term brain damage

The Guardian - AU

Rufus McLean sentenced to community service for abusing girlfriend

A SCOTTISH rugby star who admitted pushing, hurling abuse at, and tracking his girlfriend has been ordered to do 120 hours of community service.

The National (Scotland)

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Shamed Glasgow rugby star Rufus McLean who abused girlfriend avoids jail

Rufus McLean, who played for Glasgow Warriors and had three Scottish international caps, pled guilty to subjecting his girlfriend to a two-year abuse ordeal. He has avoided a jail sentence.

Glasgow Live

Danny Care sympathises with Marcus Smith after record loss as England in need of reset

EXCLUSIVE: England scrum-half and Harlequins cap record-holder Danny Care sat down with Mirror Sport ahead of the final round of the 2023 Six Nations, where he hopes team-mate Marcus Smith can shine

Daily Mirror

Scotland rugby star banned from contacting ex-girlfriend for 10 years after tracking her

The disgraced Scotland rugby star Rufus McLean used tracking systems on his partner’s phone during his period of abusive control. He also left her with a burst lip and black eye.

Edinburgh Live

Rugby player Rufus McLean handed community payback order for domestic abuse

The 22-year-old admitted pushing, hurling abuse at, and tracking his former partner.

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Shamed Scotland rugby star dodges jail term after abusing girlfriend for two years

Rufus McLean, 23, was given unpaid work as an alternative to custody after admitting subjecting his partner to harrowing ordeal.

Daily Record

Rugby fans can get Six Nations 2024 tickets to Rome with city stay for £149 in new Wowcher deal

The bargain package to Rome has just launched on the deals site and would make a great gift for any rugby fan

Chronicle Live

Munster's Ben Healy set for Scotland debut against Italy in Six Nations finale

The province congratulated the Tipperary-born no 10 via Twitter after Gregor Townsend named his squad to face the Azzurri

Irish Mirror

The new kid on the block who's exciting a lot of people after sparkling Welsh rugby debut

He shone brightly in his first full match on the regional scene

Wales Online

East Lothian thug glassed teen after 'making fun of dad's suit' at rugby club birthday bash

Gareth Gray, 41, lashed out with a beer bottle after taking offence at alleged comments about his father's attire and glassed a 19-year-old at a rugby club in East Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

Today's rugby news as Gatland to make announcement and Wales completely written off

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Force add Saracens halfback for Highlanders clash

The Western Force have made five changes to their starting XV for the Super Rugby visit to the Highlanders, with halfback Gareth Simpson the biggest shock.

AAP

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RA boss philosophical about rugby stars that got away

Rugby Australia's Andy Marinos isn't overly concerned about losing stars to rival countries but accepts head office needs to step up its talent identification.

The Guardian - UK

Gordon D’Arcy: ‘Johnny Sexton’s rugby IQ is off the charts and sets him aside’

Ireland’s fly-half can make Six Nations history against England but his old Leinster teammate says he is already a great

ABC News

Anger over NRL's concussion measures not stopping the league taking extra care over head knocks

Despite the science linking repeated head knocks and chronic brain conditions, the NRL still cops criticism for trying to protect players. But the latest moves show the league has no intention of stepping back, writes Jonathan Healy.

AAP

McReight to remain at Reds beyond World Cup

Reds flanker Fraser McReight has signed a two-year deal to remain in Australia beyond this year's World Cup, where he'll push Michael Hooper for a berth.

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Wales Online

Welsh rugby hardman's 6ft 4in 17st 7lb son makes debut for dad's famous club

His grandmother, who passed away last week, "would have been very proud"

Wales Online

Wales duo set to reunite in England as they leave Welsh rugby

Dillon Lewis is the latest Wales player about to cross the Severn bridge

The Guardian - UK

Alex Matthews insists England have put Women’s World Cup agony behind them

England ‘felt lost’ after defeat to New Zealand in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final, says flanker Alex Matthews ahead of their Six Nations defence

Wales Online

Justin Tipuric's speech to Wales' players and the celebration routine that brought back smiles

Things have been far from plain sailing for Wales, but the players are starting to get the joy back

Daily Mirror

Castleford Tigers'star Jake Mamo, 28, forced to retire after head and back injuries

Mamo previously had spells with Warrington and Huddersfield before joining Castleford in 2021 but he has been forced to quit rugby league

Daily Record

Family of tragic Stirling County and Scotland rugby star slam SRU after Six Nations tribute

The message was beamed on to the big screens ahead of the match against Ireland.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales warned of 70-point thrashing but coach backs young duo after issues

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond ahead of the Six Nations finale

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