World Rugby’s self-reinforcement on concussion is a problem for the sport The latest conference, dominated by sceptics of recent research, will do nothing to bring clarity to the CTE debate The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022
Out of sorts New Zealand ‘still a massive threat’ ahead of Wales clash The usually all-conquering All Blacks have lost four of their last 10 Tests The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
Job-juggling rugby coach Michael Cheika: ‘It’s just about time management’ The Lebanon and Argentina coach on his unique situation, overseeing both a league and union match inside three days and using Middle Eastern mezze to promote inclusion The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022
Stephen Ferris hopes Ireland rugby squad can adopt Rory McIlroy mindset as world No.1 McIlroy returned to the top of the world in golf a fortnight ago while Ireland got back to the rankings summit by winning their tour series in New Zealand in July Belfast Live · Nov 2, 2022
Stephen Ferris urges Ireland to follow Rory McIlroy's lead as world leaders The former Ulster and Ireland star loved a battle and would have relished taking on the Springboks on Saturday. "It's going to be a war out there, one I wish I was part of," he said. Irish Mirror · Nov 2, 2022
England warned ahead of time-wasting crackdown by referees in Autumn Nations Series England will be warned this week that Test referees are prepared to penalise time wasting in the Autumn Nations Series. Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2022
Who is Mike Tindall? I’m a Celebrity contestant and husband of Zara Tindall The former rugby player will soon be entering the jungle Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2022
Four brothers with an 18-year age gap all play for the same Welsh rugby team Their surname occupied a good chunk of the team sheet Wales Online · Nov 2, 2022
World’s best Antoine Dupont aiming for further improvement as France prepare for autumn Tests The reigning world player of the year skippered France to a Six Nations grand slam earlier this year The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
NRLW coach rates Butler's rise up rugby league ranks "She's certainly an extremely solid player and wouldn't look out of place at the next level." Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2022
Irish pub condemns 'totally out of the ordinary' behaviour after footage goes viral Footage taken from a bar at a Cork rugby club shows an incident involving number of people. The bar said 'our staff had a rapid response to diffuse the situation and disperse everyone as safely as possible' Irish Mirror · Nov 2, 2022
Scotland beware: Vern Cotter has Fiji well-drilled and ready for fight - Martin Hannan The World Rugby official rankings for the men’s international game made interesting reading when they were updated on Monday. There in sixth place… The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2022
Today's rugby news as Welsh region land top coach from English giants and Wales injury update for New Zealand clash The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Nov 2, 2022
Five things you need to know about the Papua New Guinea Orchids The Papua New Guinea women’s rugby league dominated Canada this morning, winning their first-ever game at the Rugby League World Cup 34 -12, but their triumph is more than about the sport: ‘The Orchids’ are showing PNG women that anything is possible. ABC News · Nov 2, 2022
Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2022 Gold Trip win in Melbourne Cup another success for Australian Bloodstock talent scout Growing up, Luke Murrell thought being a rugby league talent scout - just like his neighbour, foundation Knights coaching director Allan Bell - would be "awesome".
ABC News · Nov 1, 2022 Jillaroos debutants set to shine at Women's Rugby League World Cup after NRLW seasons The first NRLW season came hot on the heels of the Jillaroos' last World Cup triumph, and the impact of both are clear to see in the 2022 side.
ABC News · Nov 1, 2022 As the Rugby League World Cup heats up, there's a hidden danger in Australia's pointscoring romps Australia has waltzed through the group stages of the World Cup in dominant fashion but its dominance could come back to bite it when it matters most, writes Nick Campton.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 RFU increases Six Nations prices for England matches due to rising costs The Rugby Football Union has responded to a seven-figure hike in overheads because of inflation by further increasing ticket prices for the Six Nations next year, the Guardian understands
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 England’s Amy Hardcastle helps thrash Brazil in Women’s Rugby League World Cup opener England got their Women’s Rugby League World Cup campaign off to a fine start with a 72-4 win against Brazil, with Amy Hardcastle and Courtney Winfield-Hill getting hat-tricks
Leeds Live · Nov 1, 2022 Rugby League World Cup organisers disappointed despite record-breaking women's crowd The opening game of the women's Rugby League World Cup was watched by a record crowd for a standalone game of women's rugby league in the northern hemisphere, with 8,621 people in attendance. Organisers, however, fell well short of their target to ma
Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022 England women kick-off Rugby League World Cup in style with rampant win over Brazil ENGLAND 72-4 BRAZIL: Amy Hardcastle and Courtney Winfield-Hill both score hat-tricks as hosts thrash newcomers Brazil 72-4 to the beat of steel drums and samba at Headingley ahead of a date with the Princess of Wales
Wales Online · Nov 1, 2022 WRU chairman Rob Butcher stands down from role for personal reasons just days after losing crucial vote In a statement, the outgoing WRU chair said he had made the decision not to stand prior to Sunday's AGM
Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022 Wayne Barnes targets 2023 World Cup with referee set for 100th Test as Wales host New Zealand Wayne Barnes will set a new Test-match refereeing record this autumn, and has no plans to stop there.
Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022 Mike Tindall's telling comment suggests he could spill royal secrets on I'm A Celeb It has been confirmed that Mike Tindall, the former rugby playing husband of the late Queen's granddaughter Zara Tindall, is taking part in this year's series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
AAP · Nov 1, 2022 England launch Women's RLWC with 72-4 rout England have kicked off the Women's Rugby League World Cup with a 72-4 drubbing of debutants Brazil with Australian Courtney Winfield-Hill scoring three tries.