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World Rugby hits back at Joe Schmidt over criticism of controversial decision in second Lions Test

The governing body have said Schmidt’s comments post-match were ‘disappointing’

The Independent UK

World Rugby rebuffs Joe Schmidt’s safety claim over Lions’ match-winning try

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh backed the coach’s view that it was a dangerous clearout.

The Independent UK

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Australia proved a point in Melbourne — but second Test cannot be a false dawn

The Wallabies answered plenty of questions with their performance at the MCG - but having let victory slip away, they must build on the showing

The Independent UK

Wallaroos aim to head into World Cup with Welsh scalp

The Wallaroos are out to put a miserable match against Wales behind them in their rematch, which is their last hit-out before the Rugby World Cup in England.

AAP

Women’s rugby is booming, but safety relies on borrowed assumptions from the men’s game

Rugby union, commonly known as just rugby, is a fast-paced and physical team sport. More girls and women in Canada and around the world are playing it now than ever before.

The Conversation

Australian officials demand explanation over Lions’ last-gasp controversial try

Australian rugby officials want an explanation of the decision to award the British & Irish Lions a last-gasp series-clinching try against the Wallabies at the MCG

The Guardian - UK

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‘Jac’s changed the game’: a view from second Lions Test with Cwmtwrch RFC

Amateur club where Wales captain Morgan learned his rugby as a youngster has plenty of other tall tales from tours past

The Guardian - UK

No funeral: for the Wallabies and rugby in Australia this was a new beginning

By taking the fight to the team many consider the world’s best, a fearless young side again resembled the side once proudly Australia’s favourite

The Guardian - AU

Ray French, former BBC rugby league commentator, dies aged 85

Ray French, who led BBC coverage of rugby league for 27 years and was capped in union and league, has died at the age of 85

The Guardian - UK

‘Completely wrong’: Australia anger at officials over Keenan’s winning Lions try

The Wallabies head coach, Joe Schmidt, said Jac Morgan’s tackle did not ‘live up to’ World Rugby’s push for player safety

The Guardian - UK

Lions roar to series victory over Australia after dramatic win in second Test epic

Australia 26-29 Lions: Hugo Keenan’s contentious late try gave the Lions victory on a magical night at the MCG

The Independent UK

Lightning strikes for Wales in upset win over Wallaroos

After lightning forced the suspension of play for more than half an hour, Wales have downed the Wallaroos in their rugby Test in Brisbane.

AAP

Australia 12-21 Wales: women’s rugby union international – as it happened

The Wallaroos slump to a shock defeat against Wales as the tourists tune-up for the Rugby World Cup with a first win on the road for 818 days

The Guardian - AU

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Growing confidence gives Wallabies hope of ‘special’ win over Lions in MCG clash

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is keen to avoid reliance on results but admits victory in the second Test would be a huge fillip for this group of players

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje issues rallying cry to Lions ahead of second Test: ‘Not all games are equal’

The Lions will hope to seal the series against Australia at the MCG

The Independent UK

Zoe Aldcroft: World Cup success for England can herald change in women’s rugby

A 38-33 win to land a fifth-straight Six Nations title capped the Red Roses’ first standalone fixture played at the home of English rugby.

Evening Standard

Emily Scarratt to play record fifth Women's Rugby World Cup as Red Roses name squad for home tournament

England will host the Women’s Rugby World Cup for the first time since 2010

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The Guardian - UK

Emily Scarratt to break England record at fifth Rugby World Cup for 2025 host nation

Centre Emily Scarratt will become the first English woman or man to play at a fifth Rugby World Cup with Zoe Aldcroft to lead the England squad

The Independent UK

Emily Scarratt makes fifth World Cup as Red Roses squad revealed

The veteran centre is one of four survivors of the World Cup-winning team of 2014 as England seek success on home soil

AAP

'Superpower' shift as Wallaroos absorb double blow

On World Cup eve, new Wallaroos captain Emily Chancellor only has to observe how her teammates handle non-selection to see how far the squad's come.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne’s rugby landscape opened up with Rebels’ demise – Storm are pouncing on the opportunity

The NRL club hope to entice young rugby union players to league by investing in strong pathway programs while Rugby Victoria drags its heels

The Guardian - UK

Judge criticises solicitor acting on behalf of players with brain injury lawsuits

The judge presiding over the two brain injury lawsuits in rugby league and union has issued an extraordinary criticism of the solicitor acting on behalf of the injured players

The Guardian - UK

Ben Te’o: ‘Guys were fighting for spots. After too many drinks sometimes that spills over’

The Brisbane Broncos assistant coach talks to Gerard Meagher about the Lions, union’s struggle in Australia and that World Cup fight

AAP

Wallabies look for another golden moment in Melbourne

The 2001 Lions Test in Melbourne was a triumph for the Wallabies on and off the field, with the current crop hoping for similar success and support at the MCG.

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