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RFU joins eight unions in banning R360 defectors from Test selection

The statement is a hammer blow for Mike Tindall’s proposed breakaway league

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Rugby’s international heavyweights join forces to deliver big blow to R360

A statement released by all the Six Nations unions except Wales, plus South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, is scathing of the rebel competition.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Rugby stars signing up for R360 will be ineligible for internationals, warn unions

The warning applies to both the men’s and women’s game and offers a stark choice for players in most of the world’s top rugby unions

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

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England among eight rugby nations vowing to ban players in rebel R360 league

Joint statement from England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, France and Italy says players will be ‘ineligible for international selection’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025

‘The road not taken haunts me to this day’: David Bishop on a rugby career full of regret

The former Wales and Pontypool scrum-half has written an autobiography on a life blighted by violence and reflects on the punch that ended his international career

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025

Code-hopping Titans star might bounce back to rugby

With Quade Cooper floating the idea following the Wallabies' recent loss to NZ, Carter Gordon could switch back to rugby after an injury-affected NRL stint.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

Former rugby league star Lee Radford appointed Scotland defence coach

Radford will combine his new position with his role as Northampton defence coach until the end of this season before going full-time with Scotland.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

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No proven link between rugby and MND, expert says, after Lewis Moody diagnosis

Former England captain Moody shared news of his diagnosis on Monday morning.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Kate Middleton's hobby she always excelled at is now a favourite of Prince George

Prince William slipped this detail into his conversation with Eugene Levy on The Reluctant Traveler and it instantly piqued my interest

Woman & Home · Oct 7, 2025

English rugby unveils plan to build on women’s glory: ‘The stakes have never been higher’

The strategy includes the aim for England to win back-to-back Women’s Rugby World Cups, with other objectives including a target of 3 million fans and £60m in revenue from the women’s game

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Everyone wants answers for former rugby players like Lewis Moody but they are hard to come by

Some studies find an increased MND risk for rugby players, others show the risk is equally high for others. The only way forward is more research

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Rugby world rallies round former England captain Lewis Moody after MND diagnosis

Former World Cup winner, 47, tells the BBC he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Lewis Moody vows to ’embrace life’ after motor neurone disease diagnosis

Messages of support for the 47-year-old World Cup winner have flooded in since news of his condition was announced on Monday morning.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

Kevin Sinfield will support Lewis Moody ‘in any way he can’ after MND diagnosis

Sinfield has raised more than £10million to fund research and raise awareness of MND.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

There are good guys and then there is Lewis Moody – MND has cruelly singled out the bravest of men

Moody’s diagnosis with motor neurone disease at the age of 47 is desperate news for all those who know and love him

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Lewis Moody’s legendary bravery on the rugby pitch can fuel MND fight

The former England captain, nicknamed ‘Mad Dog’ for his fearless and relentless playing style, is already impressively confronting his greatest challenge after revealing his motor neurone disease diagnosis

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Lewis Moody will tackle MND with fearless approach – Geordan Murphy

Murphy, along with fellow Tigers great Leon Lloyd, has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to support the former England captain.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Rugby rallies around Lewis Moody after MND diagnosis: ‘The most wonderful human’

Moody confirmed he was ‘quite emotional’ after his motor neurone disease diagnosis, but was hopeful he will be able to continue living normally for as long as possible

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The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS

Lewis Moody, a former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

England Rugby World Cup winner made into a Barbie doll

Ellie Kildunne says rugby being represented in Barbie form is ‘very inspiring to see’

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Ellie Kildunne’s exploits in England’s World Cup success have not gone to waste

The Harlequins full-back is being recognised more.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

What is motor neurone disease and what are the symptoms?

Former England rugby player Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with the condition

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody reveals he has motor neurone disease

The 47-year-old discovered weakness in his shoulder during a gym session before being diagnosed

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The 47-year-old told the BBC of his diagnosis on Monday, two weeks after being given the news.

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025

Rare Lowry artworks expected to fetch millions at auction

Going To The Match, the earliest sporting painting ever realised by Lowry and one of only two works he devoted to rugby, is the most valuable work.

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