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Rugby legend Clive Sullivan's memory kept alive as tournament's ball named in his honour

On Saturday England will kick off this year's World Cup against Samoa at St James' Park in Newcastle using the tournament’s official 'Sully' ball, named to keep Clive Sullivan's memory alive

Daily Mirror

The final Wales experiments and wildcard call-ups Pivac will consider this week

This autumn campaign represents Wayne Pivac's final chance to really experiment before he names his World Cup squad next summer

Wales Online

Scarlets rule out immediate move for Wales internationals despite centre crisis

The Scarlets have endured a host of midfield injuries early on the season, while there are currently two Welsh internationals without a club

Wales Online

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Dallaglio clarifies comments comparing Wasps to Worcester’s Premiership plight

Lawrence Dallaglio attempted to clarify his comments after appearing to suggest in the wake of Worcester’s relegation from the Premiership that financially-troubled Wasps should be treated less harshly by the authorities

The Guardian - UK

Savvy sevens stars balance out green Black Ferns

The Black Ferns' scarcity of test caps may have left them exposed in an emotional Rugby World Cup opener, Jim Kayes writes. But their experienced sevens stars who've come to the rescue.

Newsroom.co.nz

Willis Halaholo still haunted by heartbreaking 24 hours a year ago

The hot-stepping centre was a front-runner to face New Zealand last year but was ruled out of the test shortly after learning of family tragedy

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Dwayne Peel asks players to trust the plan and Lawrence Dallaglio apologises after outrage

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

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French chief of 2023 Rugby World Cup fired for 'management by terror'

The chief executive of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Claude Atcher, was removed from his position Tuesday by tournament organisers after he was suspended in August by France's sports minister due to "alarming managerial practices".

Radio France Internationale

England rugby league star hails Lionesses for "raising bar" before World Cup on home soil

England rugby league star Amy Hardcastle spoke to Mirror Sport on increased exposure, feeling fitter than ever at 33, and on why the host nation can win the World Cup

Daily Mirror

'Look at the facts!' Dai Young delivers brutally honest home truth to Welsh rugby

This season already has a familiar feel to it with all four Welsh sides in the bottom half of the United Rugby Championship

Wales Online

Rugby World Cup 2023 chief axed after presiding over ‘climate of terror’

Claude Atcher had already been suspended in August following an internal investigation

The Independent UK

Wales have two problem positions a week out from Pivac's announcement

Wayne Pivac names his squad for the autumn internationals next week

Wales Online

Steve Thompson’s film should make rugby sit up and listen. But will it?

Drake Foundation hopes World Cup winner’s film leads to a much-needed reduction in the cumulative intensity of impacts

The Guardian - UK

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley 'in £50m talks' to take over Premiership Rugby club Wasps

Mike Ashley sold Newcastle last year to a Saudi-led consortium and is now looking to save the struggling Premiership Rugby club

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Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Dan Biggar's replacement signed with immediate effect

Biggar is leaving Northampton Saints next summer, when his contract expires

The Independent UK

A look at the last three Rugby League World Cups to be held in the UK

The tournament has only been held on a regular basis for the last 26 years

The Independent UK

Mike Stephenson recalls low-key fanfare when Britain won Rugby League World Cup

The heroes of 1972 made an unheralded return from France, where they had lifted the trophy

The Independent UK

Jason Robinson recalls crucial try against Australia at Rugby League World Cup

Robinson’s try in the opening match of the 1995 Rugby League World Cup helped England to a shock 20-16 win over Australia.

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Meninga banks on youth for RLWC repeat

Mal Meninga will hand out seven new Kangaroos jerseys in their Rugby League World Cup opener against Fiji, the most of any Australian side in 15 years.

Daily Mirror

Ex-Newcastle owner Mike Ashley eyeing £50m takeover of struggling Premiership Rugby club

The former Newcastle owner could have his eyes set on taking over Wasps with the Premiership Rugby club continuing to face an uncertain future over its finances

The Independent UK

Worcester player exodus continues as Ollie Lawrence and Fin Smith move on

England international Lawrence has now signed a long-term deal at Bath following his loan switch.

Wales Online

The 17 Wales players now injured a week before squad announced

Wales start their autumn programme with a clash against New Zealand on November 5

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as two clubs target Dan Biggar and Vunipola 'not a dirty player'

Biggar will become a free agent next summer and is looking to join a new club after the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Evening Standard

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2022: Final fixture, pool tables, latest results and how to watch every match

The Women’s Rugby World Cup was worth the wait for England, as they face New Zealand in the final.

Wales Online

Award-winning Welsh rugby winger and TV star scores on return after 1,108 days

It had been an age since the flying wing last appeared on a pitch

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