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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Tonight's rugby news as Gatland pays tribute to Wales star and Ed Slater issues statement after devastating diagnosis

The latest rugby stories today from around the world

Wales Online

RFU to vote on banning transgender women from women’s rugby union

Transgender women will no longer be allowed to play in female contact rugby competitions in England due to safety and fairness concerns, under new recommendations from the RFU to be voted on next Friday

The Guardian - UK

Ed Slater thanks fans in emotional message after being given motor neurone disease diagnosis

On Thursday, Gloucester rugby revealed the heartbreaking news that forward Ed Slater would be retiring with immediate effect having been diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Daily Mirror

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Transgender women barred from playing in female rugby competitions in England

Rugby have now banned transgender women from from playing in female rugby competitions in England soon after swimming also banned them from participating in female events

Daily Mirror

7ft monster rugby player leaves viewers stunned as famous family identity emerges

Have you ever seen anything like it?!

Wales Online

Motor neurone disease symptoms as rugby star Ed Slater diagnosed with condition

The condition is rare, only effecting around two in every 100,000 people in the UK each year.

Daily Record

Highest kick in rugby history causes chaos and leaves commentators in disbelief

His kick is even nick-named the 'Burton Bomb'

Wales Online

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Ed Slater says he ‘will meet this challenge head-on’ after MND diagnosis

Second-row forward was diagnosed after six months of testing.

The Independent UK

WRU chief Nigel Walker: Pivac proved people wrong, the 50 players we've identified as the future and the truth about Wales Sevens row

It's just over a year since Walker was appointed WRU Performance Director

Wales Online

All Blacks coach Ian Foster to remain in charge despite series loss to Ireland

Foster will remain in charge for the upcoming two test series away from home against the 2019 World Cup winners South Africa.

Irish Mirror

Gloucester Rugby star Ed Slater diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 33

He has made the decision to retire from rugby with immediate effect

Bristol Post

Rugby player empties nose on rival's face and Ireland international attacks fan amid bizarre bans

Punching fans, blowing noses and biting someone's ear off have all seen players land themselves in trouble

Wales Online

Early signs of motor neurone disease as rugby star Ed Slater receives shock diagnosis

Rugby ace Ed Slater's sporting career has come to sudden and heartbreaking end after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Here are the early signs of the degenerative illness

Daily Mirror

The children learning to cope with dyslexia and the school in Wales set up just to help them

People have to pay to send their children there - but it's been such a success staff may soon be going into mainstream schools to help pupils there

Wales Online

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Evening Standard

Ed Slater: Growing calls on government to research rugby’s relationship with Motor Neurone Disease

There have been calls for greater research into rugby’s relationship with Motor Neurone Disease after the Gloucester lock Ed Slater was forced to retire from the game at just 33 following his diagnosis.

Wales Online

Sky TV issue statement after pundit Justin Marshall’s late night confrontation with All Blacks star

Marshall is not one to mince his words when it comes to his assessment of the current All Blacks side and it led to a heated exchange with one of the players

Wales Online

Today's rugby headlines as Eddie Jones 'wounded' by traitor sledge and All Blacks' move for Scarlets coach branded 'laughable'

Jones was involved in a small altercation with a fan following the conclusion of England's tour in Australia, in which he was branded a 'traitor'

The Conversation

Even in the political afterlife, Morrison departs from the norm

In the past fortnight, former prime minister Scott Morrison has reemerged as a subject of public discussion. First, there was rumour about his interest in securing work with the Australian Rugby League Commission, which he promptly dismissed as “pub talk”.

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ABC News

Campo's Corner: Brisbane's win over Parramatta was the best side of a rugby league cliche

The Broncos win over Parramatta was more than just a top four challenge — it was proof of the power of rugby league's oldest cliches.

Daily Mirror

Helen Skelton turns heads in a thigh-high split dress after opening up about 'mum guilt'

Helen Skelton, 39, called the guilt of being a working mum 'suffocating' as she navigates life after the breakdown of her marriage with rugby player Richie Myler. The mum-of-three looked sensational as she stepped out in a beautiful floral number

Wales Online

The Warren Gatland interview: My verdict on Wayne Pivac's team and why I miss coaching in Wales

Irish Mirror

Love Islanders who went back to their day jobs after the show as Coco says she's skint

From NHS staff and athletes to a West End star, we round up the Love Islanders who returned to their ‘normal jobs’ after appearing on the ITV2 dating show

Evening Standard

What is motor neurone disease? Former England captain Lewis Moody reveals diagnosis

Lewis Moody has spoken about his diagnosis after fellow rugby star Rob Burrow’s tragic death from MND

Evening Standard

England Rugby back Club World Cup in hope to create Ryder Cup-style rivalry

English Rugby has offered its public support for a proposed Club World Cup, with RFU Chief Executive Bill Sweeney describing it as a “very good idea”, and hoping it can encourage a rivalry reminiscent of the Ryder Cup between the two hemispheres.

Daily Mirror

Gloucester Rugby announce Ed Slater diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 33

Ed Slater's rugby career has now come to a heartbreaking end after the lock was diagnosed with motor neurone disease at just 33 years of age

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