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The against the odds story of the first Rugby League World Cup

When England kick off the 16th iteration of the tournament on Saturday, they would do well to remember the remarkable story of how the very first one came to be, writes Mick O’Hare

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

Today's rugby news as plans made to cut another English Premiership team and Wales make four changes

The latest rugby news from Wales and the rest of the world

Wales Online · Oct 14, 2022

Gloucester Rugby appoints new director to continue club's growth

The Premiership Rugby side has hired Huw Warren, who previously held senior commercial roles at Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Bath Rugby and Ospreys

Birmingham Post · Oct 14, 2022

What's happened to the 'little cannonball' once compared to Scott Gibbs and rated as the best young player in Welsh rugby

He had followed in the footsteps of Alun Wyn Jones and Taulupe Faletau

Wales Online · Oct 13, 2022

Rugby League World Cup: England primed for tournament like no other

With five real contenders for the men’s crown, and the women’s and wheelchair tournaments getting a deserved showcase, the sport has an incredible platform

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022

Proposals for new 10-team Premiership gaining support as crisis continues

Premiership Rugby Limited and the Rugby Football Union have said they are examining the ‘structure of the league’ in order to ensure the sport’s future

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022

The painful reality of being thrown on the Welsh rugby scrapheap as stalwart trained alone before opportunity knocked

Amid Welsh rugby's financial squeeze, Steff Hughes, a superb performer for the Scarlets over many years, has had to work doubly hard to get his career back on track

Wales Online · Oct 13, 2022

Funeral for 14-year-old Creeslough tragedy victim Leona Harper takes place

Mourners have heard that one of the youngest victims of the Creeslough blast, Leona Harper, was “a little lady with a big heart” and a “little miracle”.The 14-year-old girl died in the Creeslough service station explosion along with nine others.A red tractor formed part of the funeral procession as it…

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2022

Eddie Jones faces World Cup headache with defence coach expected to leave

Eddie Jones is facing a coaching reshuffle with England’s defence coach Anthony Seibold likely to leave his position

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022

Una Healy admits it's 'tough' being her kids 'primary carer' as ex Ben Foden lives in US

Former Saturdays singer Una Healy, 41, has spoken out about life as a single mum in Ireland after the breakdown of her marriage to rugby player Ben Foden

Daily Mirror · Oct 13, 2022