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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Welsh rugby derbies all handed 'fan-friendly' kick-off times in new URC season as Judgement Day returns

The kick-off times have now been released for the second United Rugby Championship season

Wales Online

Anthony Watson: ‘It always seems to be the players on the receiving end’

The England wing discusses his Bath exit, the spectre of brain injury and his hopes for next year’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Rugby 'no longer a sport for all' after transgender women banned from playing

A new policy will see only players whose sex is “originally recorded at birth as female” being able to participate in the female category of the sport

Liverpool Echo

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Rugby star died while 'beating up girlfriend' in hotel room

Jennie Platt needed three operations after she was reportedly beaten up by her boyfriend Ricky Bibey

Irish Mirror

Today's rugby news as pressure cranks up further on New Zealand boss and Pivac faces crucial call after loss of Wales coach

These are some of the stories making the rugby news on Friday August 5

Wales Online

Bristol City manager calls for referees to be mic'd up while backing the introduction of VAR

The Bristol City manager believes it's time for a change after his side were on the receiving end of two controversial decisions against Hull

Bristol Post

NRL's Keary poised for Ireland WC debut

Sydney Roosters playmaker Luke Keary has given the clearest indication yet he will represent Ireland at this year's Rugby League World Cup.

AAP

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Force win tug-of-war for Reds playmaker

The Western Force have won the race to secure Queensland Reds playmaker Hamish Stewart on a two-year Super Rugby Pacific deal.

AAP

East Kilbride Rugby Club to host summer fun day to welcome new players

Attractions on the day will include bouncy castles, soak the coach and traditional summer races.

Daily Record

Holloway set to earn first Wallabies cap

Jed Holloway has been named to make his Wallabies debut at blindside flanker in the opening Rugby Championship Test against Argentina on Sunday.

AAP

The familiar Welsh rugby faces, including three Test Lions, battling to return for the new season

All have been on the sidelines with significant injuries

Wales Online

Michael Cheika reunion poses ominous threat for Wallabies in Rugby Championship

The Argentina coach faces his former team as they seek to win back recently squandered public goodwill

The Guardian - AU

Tonight's rugby news as All Blacks told to learn from Wales in bid to end crisis and Welsh prop signs Sarries deal

Your latest news from around the rugby world

Wales Online

Wales coach's exit announced as Wayne Pivac's assistant heads for Scarlets

He has been part of the men's national coaching ticket since the autumn of 2020

Wales Online

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Leeds Rhinos hold talks with Championship star as recruitment plans continue

The Rhinos have opened talks with one of the best young talents outside of Super League.

Manchester Evening News

Tributes paid to 'beautiful and amazing' teenage friends who died in crash

Aaron Bell, Tommy Shevels, and Louis Banks all passed away following a collision on Friday evening

Birmingham Post

Former Hamleys and House of Fraser chair to lead rugby league commercial arm

The full board is expected to be finalised by October

Irish Mirror

IRFU offer pro contracts to Ireland women's 15s players for the first time

The Union is to offer 43 contracts in total, a figure that includes current deals for 7s players, and comes as Gillian McDarby is appointed as Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways

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Wales Online

The hugely gifted Welsh rugby talents vying to be World Cup bolters exactly 400 days from 2023 tournament in France

At least one outsider always emerges to make cut for biggest rugby event - and there are lots looking to catch Wayne Pivac's eye this time

Daily Record

Rangers return looms for Jordan Jones as winger insists 'no pressure' on Kilmarnock

The last time he appeared for Killie against Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, he scored the winner in a 2-1 victory at Rugby Park back in 2019.

Manchester Evening News

ITV Love Island's Jacques O'Neill tells GMB he wanted to 'go into hiding' after leaving villa and was 'angry' at his mum

The former rugby player appeared on Good Morning Britain to chat about his Love Island experience and ADHD diagnosis

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as shock eligibility row erupts and major Welsh rugby loss lands new role

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

Daily Record

Woman hospitalised after being 'beaten up' by Rugby star boyfriend who died from heart attack during 'assault'

Jennie Platt, a 44-year-old British real estate agent and mum-of-two, underwent several operations after she was allegedly beaten up by her 17-stone boyfriend Ricky Bibey.

AAP

Holmes undecided on World Cup allegiance

Valentine Holmes says he's undecided whether he'll represent Australia or Cook Islands at the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.

AAP

PNG's Qld Cup match moved due to unrest

A Queensland Cup rugby league game between the PNG Hunters and Townsville Blackhawks on August 13 has been relocated due to recent unrest in Papua New Guinea.

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