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Lay of the land and hope for the future as I bid farewell to Scottish rugby

Just a few random thoughts this week, and if regular readers detect an elegiac note in my scribblings today then that’s perceptive of you.

The National (Scotland)

MPs deliver warning over DCMS chase to recoup tens of millions in Covid loans

There remains a ‘high degree of uncertainty’ over whether tens of millions of pounds paid to rugby union clubs and other sports teams during the Covid-19 pandemic will ever be repaid, the Public Accounts Committee has warned

The Guardian - UK

Princess Anne's Son-In-Law Mike Tindall Opens Up on the Possibility of Becoming a Prince

The former rugby star got candid about royal titles in a new interview.

Marie Claire

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Is the risk of brain injury from contact sports being overstated by the media?

More and more people are worried about the long-term effects of contact sports on the brain. In football (soccer), studies have found that repeatedly heading the ball can lead to memory problems and an increased risk of serious brain diseases. This has led to rules limiting heading the ball in…

The Conversation

The All Blacks and Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally settle sponsorship dispute

New Zealand Rugby accused Ineos of breaching its sponsorship contract by missing a payment instalment but the sides have come to an agreement

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith’s duel with Sam Prendergast could define Lions hopes

When the two fly-halves meet at Croke Park, the result could weigh heavily on Andy Farrell’s selection

The Guardian - UK

Ineos and New Zealand Rugby reach settlement in sponsorship dispute

NZR had launched legal action after accusing Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos of failing to pay the first 2025 instalment of a six-year deal.

The Independent UK

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The Scottish rugby player helping two whisky upstarts tackle the uptight Scotch snobs

Fly-half Finn Russell is helping the Spiritfilled team convince a new generation that Scotch is meant to be about enjoyment, not investment, writes Douglas Blyde

Evening Standard

Ruby Tui: ‘I was trying to grow women’s rugby – I had no idea the effect my story would have’

The Rugby World Cup winner tells Donald McRae about her journey from a traumatic childhood haunted by domestic violence and alcoholism to being a Black Ferns superstar

The Guardian - UK

Star Waratah to undergo surgery in Super and Lions blow

Max Jorgensen's ankle injury requires surgery, meaning the NSW and Wallabies young gun could miss the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season and the Lions tour.

AAP

Rugby union rebels Ealing left in limbo with Premiership door still shut

Discontent with RFU simmers in west London with the second tier’s dominant side still being denied promotion

The Guardian - UK

Wales 12-67 England: Women’s Six Nations rugby union – as it happened

Ellie Kildunne’s hat-trick and Abi Burton’s emotional debut double were the highlights of a dominant England display

The Guardian - UK

Sexism and misogyny complaints add to turmoil at Rugby Football League

Historical allegations made to whistleblowing email as English rugby league’s governing body faces pressure

The Guardian - UK

Doug Laughton obituary

Great Britain rugby league player who went on to become coach of the formidable Widnes side of the 1980s

The Guardian - UK

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AAP

Try machine Levi back to set Aussie record in Hong Kong

Sevens flyer Maddison Levi has become the all-time top try scorer in the country's rugby annals at the age of just 22 in Hong Kong.

The Guardian - UK

Bill Sweeney survived an argument but English rugby union is still at war

Fears the Premiership is becoming a ‘closed shop’ are stoking more discontent for the RFU and its chief executive

Marie Claire

Rugby is undergoing a revolution in 2025 - and Ilona Maher is leading the way

Join Rugby World's Joseph Robinson as he explores the Ilona Maher effect and shares the other talented and inspirational female athletes you need to know about.

AAP

Brumbies hold on in Super Rugby Pacific barnstormer

The Brumbies recovered from an early second half fade-out to usurp the Highlanders with a 34-27 win that puts the Canberrans back in the top four.

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The Independent UK

Bill Sweeney survives but unedifying saga has done English rugby little good

The chief executive of the Rugby Football Union survived a vote of no confidence by a decisive margin

The Guardian - US

Ilona Maher makes USA rugby squad to face Japan before Pacific Four challenge

Social media influencer, reality TV star, podcaster and center continues chase for place at World Cup in England

AAP

Hurricanes ambush sends Waratahs crashing back to earth

The Hurricanes have piled on eight tries to two to send the NSW Waratahs crashing back to earth in a Super Rugby Pacific mauling in Wellington.

AAP

Reds eye chance to Force way into top Super spot

The Queensland Reds will debut another captain in Ryan Smith against the Western Force in Brisbane, where a win could propel the hosts to the top of the ladder.

AAP

'One of the greatest': PNG trailblazer Olam retires

Papua New Guinea rugby league legend Justin Olam has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL following a persistent knee issue.

Evening Standard

Bill Sweeney: Rugby Football Union chief executive survives vote of no confidence

Interim chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has described the outcome as ‘emphatic’ and ‘decisive’

The Independent UK

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney survives vote of no confidence

Sweeney was backed by 65.82 per cent of the vote.

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