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McLennan says he was the victim of a rugby power grab

Axed Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan fears his ousting will only lead to more division in a code split over the governing body's centralisation play.

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Ugo Monye subjected to ‘blatant racism’ at Exeter Chiefs match

The Chiefs have apologised to Monye and launched an investigation

The Independent UK

Exeter investigate after Ugo Monye reports racist abuse leaving stadium

Exeter Chiefs are to launch a full investigation following an allegation of racist abuse made by Ugo Monye, the former England wing

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Ugo Monye ‘so fed up’ after hearing ‘blatant racism’ as he left Exeter match

The Chiefs have apologised to Monye and launched an investigation.

The Independent UK

Rugby union players’ legal action over head injuries to be heard in high court

Claim is by 234 players from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, including six women

The Guardian - UK

Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan ousted

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been sacked following a torrid year, with Daniel Herbert named as his replacement on an interim basis.

AAP

Chair of Scottish Rugby issues apology to the family of Siobhan Cattigan

John McGuigan, the new Chair of Scottish Rugby Limited, issued an apology at the annual general meeting of the governing body to the family and…

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Wayne Barnes: ‘It’s gone to the next level of abuse in the last 12 months – aimed at my family’

Rugby referee who retired after the 2023 World Cup final on his career, online abuse and friendship with Howard Webb

The Guardian - UK

Defiant RA boss McLennan granted 24-hour reprieve

Hamish McLennan doesn't plan to quit as chair of Rugby Australia despite a demand from six of his own member unions to do so.

AAP

Fin Smith: ‘Most kids watch cartoons. I used to watch Jonny Wilkinson’

Northampton fly-half is quietly confident despite the daunting prospect of a fast and furious east Midlands derby on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Premiership Women’s Rugby launches new era for the domestic game

The revamped league launches this weekend ahead of what should be the most competitive season yet

The Independent UK

Premiership Women’s Rugby 2023-24 preview: new faces and absent friends

A new era for the women’s domestic game in England kicks off on Saturday but there are clouds on the horizon

The Guardian - UK

Rugby Australia chair urged to quit by his own unions

The internal war within Rugby Australia has turned ugly, with chairman Hamish McLennan urged to quit by six of his own member unions.

AAP

Exeter captain Poppy Leitch hoping for more progress during inaugural PWR season

PWR beings this weekend after replacing the Premier 15s competition.

The Independent UK

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Glasgow Warriors prop Dell quotes philosopher as he praises Smith's 'tough love'

Allan Dell insists Franco Smith's 'tough love' is driving Glasgow Warriors forward as he reflects on still being 'confused' by London Irish downfall

AAP

Bikie boss admits extortion with ex-rugby league player

A Queensland bikie boss has been sentenced over the extortion of a gym owner to take over the business with the woman's former partner Anthony "Chook" Fowler.

Sports Illustrated

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Claims a ‘Rugby Friend’ Helped Him Plan for Eagles’ Tush Push

The star defensive tackle is doing his best to help his team pull out all the stops in preparation for Philadelphia’s famous play.

The Guardian - UK

British & Irish Lions strike deal with Premiership to boost preparation time

British & Irish Lions will be given more time before their 2025 expedition to Australia after the Premiership agreed to move their final a week earlier

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The Independent UK

Premiership players free for whole of 2025 Lions tour after ‘landmark agreement’

Previous Lions matches saw clashes in scheduling with the Premiership final.

The National (Scotland)

Martin Hannan: Clubs must ask vital questions at the SRU's annual general meeting

Having attended several Annual General Meetings of the Scottish Rugby Union in the past, I can assure you they were mostly borefests when such…

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WRC Japan: Neuville gives Hyundai early lead with super special stage win

The Hyundai driver set the fastest time around the all-new 2.10km side-by-side super special stage, held inside the 45,000-seater Toyota Stadium, a host venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

The Independent UK

The moment a South African burglar touched the Rugby World Cup – and chose not to steal it

CCTV footage showed one of the criminals touch the Webb Ellis Cup, which South Africa won in France last month, and smile before walking away

The Hindu

World Cup 2023 Semifinal SA vs AUS | South Africa will have to be ready for a very motivated Australia

South Africa vs Australia Semifinal: Australia, a five-time champion, face South Africa in the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup 2023.

AAP

Former great Larkham open to Wallabies coaching job

World Cup-winning player Stephen Larkham says he's interested in the Wallabies coaching job after Eddie Jones walked out on the job last month.

AAP

Michael Hooper signs up for Aussie sevens Olympic bid

Veteran Australian rugby star Michael Hooper is to take up a new challenge as a sevens player for the national squad, with an eye on striking Olympic gold.

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