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International Rugby League joins FINA in banning transgender athletes in women's events

The International Rugby League (IRL) said in a statement on Tuesday that it needed to further consult before finalising its transgender policy

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2022

Injury-free Vunivalu eyeing England Tests

Wallabies winger Suliasi Vunivalu says he's ready to face England in the three-Test series next month despite his limited rugby experience.

AAP · Jun 21, 2022

NSW's Tonegato sets sights on Origin glory

Reigning Dally M medallist Emma Tonegato will be out to lead NSW to Women's State of Origin glory against Queensland in Canberra on Friday night.

AAP · Jun 21, 2022

Campaigners say rugby’s concussion stand-down extension ‘long overdue’

Player welfare campaigners have welcomed World Rugby’s decision to extend the minimum stand-down period for most concussed elite-level players to 12 days from 1 July but said it is not the ‘perfect solution’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2022

All the big summer rugby fixtures being played, kick-off times and TV channels you'll need

There is a feast of international rugby on offer as northern hemisphere teams get back on tour: Wales head to South Africa, England face Australia and Ireland will meet the All Blacks

Wales Online · Jun 20, 2022

Kilmarnock land safe hands Zach Hemming as Middlesbrough keeper makes Rugby Park return

Last season's young player of the year has crossed the border for a crack at the cinch Premiership.

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2022

Kenny Murray expects Super6 experience to benefit Scotland Under-20s

SCOTLAND UNDER-20S head coach Kenny Murray is hoping that the exposure that three-quarters of his squad have had to Super6 rugby during the last…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2022

Leo Varadkar praises 'role model' rugby star Nick McCarthy for coming out as gay

The Tanaiste said that the rugby star's coming out could be an important moment for men's sport

Dublin Live · Jun 20, 2022

After four years, two kids and injuries, Blues veteran Sam Bremner is back in State of Origin

When Sam Bremner announced she would take time away from rugby league to start a family, people treated it like a retirement. Now she's making her return to State of Origin after a four-year absence.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Jonny Sexton vows Leinster players will look out for "brother" Nick McCarthy

Former Ireland under 20s scrum half Nick McCarthy has revealed he contemplated quitting rugby before deciding to tell his Leinster coaches and teammates that he way gay

Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2022