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The complex eligibility debate at the heart of the British and Irish Lions squad

Sione Tuipulotu and James Lowe are two of a group of foreign-born Lions tourists who will add plenty to Andy Farrell’s squad in Australia – but not everyone is happy that they have been picked

The Independent UK

Tony Adkins death: X-Factor legend and Simon Cowell’s former bodyguard dies, aged 64

The bodyguard was often called upon to remove angry contestants on the talent show

The Independent UK

'Best I've seen': Toia's rise from rugby gun to Maroons

Queensland debutant Robert Toia is ready to mark Latrell Mitchell on his State of Origin debut after Nudgee College and Sydney Roosters set him on his path.

AAP

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Boost for Brumbies with star cleared of serious injury

ACT Brumbies skipper Alan Alaalatoa is a strong chance to lead the team into the Super Rugby Pacific finals after favourable scans on his lower-leg injury.

AAP

Why it’s time to delay tackling in junior sports until the age of 12

Many children across Australia have begun to play their favourite contact sports like rugby league, rugby union and Australian rules football.

The Conversation

Local rugby club will hold firefighters killed in Bicester blaze ‘in our hearts’

Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38; and business owner David Chester, 57, died in the major incident.

Evening Standard

Inside the British and Irish Lions ‘first day of school’

Andy Farrell’s chosen 38 assembled for the first time at a Richmond hotel to begin their preparations for the tour of Australia

The Independent UK

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Steelers storm their way into Japan Rugby semi-finals

Former Chiefs flyhalf Bryn Gatland created two of his side's four tries to help steer the Kobe Steelers into the Japan Rugby League One semi-finals.

AAP

Super season over for tired Force after Drua thumping

The Western Force now face a battle just to avoid the wooden spoon after being thumped 38-7 in a five-tries-to-one Super Rugby Pacific loss to Fijian Drua.

AAP

'It's the whole organisation': Tahs coach's epic spray

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has unloaded on the faltering franchise and says the club needs a cultural overhaul to achieve Super Rugby Pacific success.

AAP

Game over: Crusaders smash Waratahs' finals hopes

Another insipid defensive display has all but ended the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific finals chances in a 48-33 loss to the Crusaders in Sydney.

AAP

Wallaroos look for World Cup edge in USA rugby clash

Drawn at the 2025 Rugby World Cup, the Wallaroos are looking to build confidence with a win over the USA, who have global star Ilona Maher in their line-up.

AAP

RFU unveils plans for radical revamp of second tier of English rugby

The league formerly known as the Championship will grow to 14 teams, including a revived Worcester, and be known as ‘Champ Rugby’

The Independent UK

Reds hunt rare feat in top-four Super Rugby battle

With an ugly record in Canberra, Queensland captain Tate McDermott has declared the clash with the Brumbies crucial to their hopes of hosting a Super final.

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Force coach Cron lashes out at zig-zag fixture beast

The Western Force have been dudded by poor fixturing, with coach Simon Cron having to rest stars Nic White, Hamish Stewart and Harry Potter this weekend.

The Guardian - AU

NSW Blues’ historic Origin series win turns the tide for women’s rugby league

The Blues were red-hot even in wet conditions in Game 2 to claim the State of Origin shield from the Maroons and lay down a marker for years to come

AAP

Boost for Wallabies as star commits past World Cup

Tom Wright has signed a new contract with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies, saying he doesn't want to miss the opportunity to play in the next World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

English second tier gets Champ Rugby rebrand in new 14-club league

English rugby union’s second tier will be rebranded as Champ Rugby from next season in a move designed to raise standards and add greater aspiration and jeopardy for clubs

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The Guardian - AU

‘The Queen is here’: Australia gets chance to witness rugby juggernaut Ilona Maher up close

One of the most influential figures in women’s sport is in Canberra this week as the USA Eagles face the Wallaroos in the Pacific Four Series on Saturday

Evening Standard

Hackney marshes parking row: children's astroturf pitches, rugby, sailing and tennis also targeted

Council to charge up to £5.70 an hour to park at Mabley Green, West Reservoir and Spring Hill park

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Super League is light years behind Australia but kicks off with hope

England’s pummelling in Las Vegas was considered a major setback by some but Wigan coach Denis Betts and the RFL see it differently

The Independent UK

New Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled to mark 100 days to go until tournament

England will host a record-breaking tournament later this year with the Red Roses favourites to lift the new prize on home soil

The Independent UK

Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i facing race to be fit for Lions series

The code-hopper made an eye-catching start to life in rugby union during the November Tests

AAP

Key omissions as Aussie sides spar for Super leg-up

The Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies will both enter their crucial Canberra clash without key pieces as the Super Rugby finals picture begins to take shape.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies blow with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to undergo surgery before Lions clash

Wallabies star will undergo surgery after on-field collision with teammate and may miss rest of Super Rugby season if NSW Waratahs miss finals

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