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Bula Round? How Fiji can host Super Rugby's big weekend

Christchurch's Super Round rebirth will give rugby a timely boost as rival destinations, including Fiji, jostle for a piece of the action.

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Lewis Moody plans 500-mile cycle challenge for Doddie Weir’s MND charity

Other rugby stars, family and friends will join him on the journey this June.

Evening Standard

Welsh Rugby Union plans thrown into doubt as Cardiff takeover by Ospreys owners falls through

Y11 had been due to buy the capital club from the Welsh Rugby Union, which still intends to cut one of the nation’s four URC clubs

The Independent UK

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'Spend before they have it': RA's pivotal finance shift

After announcing a record profit, Phil Waugh is confident Rugby Australia has bucked what he thinks is a global trend crippling the finances of the code.

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Rugby Australia ‘resets finances, restores pride’ after posting $100m turnaround

The British and Irish Lions tour has provided a financial launchpad ahead of the men’s and women’s World Cups, driving a record $70.6m surplus in 2025

The Guardian - AU

Erin King looks to lift Ireland: ‘It was tough some days to keep showing up’

After overcoming a debilitating injury, the Ireland captain is relishing the prospect of a grudge match against France

The Guardian - UK

The NRL has just taken a giant step forward with brain injury prevention. Other leagues must follow

In a significant development in the battle against brain injury in sport, teams from the National Rugby League (NRL) and the National Rugby League for Women (NRLW) are now required to restrict the amount of body contact during training sessions.

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'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup

Two-time Wallabies World Cup star Will Genia has thrown up a Japan-based veteran for inclusion in Les Kiss's squad for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.

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Brian McDermott to be named new England rugby league head coach this week

The former Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott will be named as Shaun Wane’s successor as head coach of the England men’s team later this week

The Guardian - UK

Noah Caluori is a try-scoring freak – England should take him on summer tour

The 19-year-old Saracens wing scored five tries against Sale for the second time this season and an England call-up could come

The Independent UK

State of Origin coaches back Australian NRL takeover of England’s Super League

Slater and Daley say investment would improve rugby league globally as NRL ramps up negotiations to secure international broadcast deal

The Guardian - AU

Castleford’s shock win over Wigan shows NRL that Super League still has a lot to offer

The Tigers’ victory, in the week Australia rugby chiefs mull over potential investment, illustrates depth of competition

The Guardian - UK

England Women are dominating rugby in a way few have done in any sport

The way a weakened side flattened Scotland brings to mind the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s and Pep Guardiola’s peak Manchester City

The Guardian - UK

History beckons as Super Rugby gathers under one roof

The Brumbies and Waratahs have a chance to claim significant trans-Tasman bragging rights while the Reds and Blues will resume hostilities in Christchurch.

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Force to call on Air Lomax in bid to gatecrash finals

Zac Lomax's domination of the air in Saturday's win against the Crusaders has boosted optimism the former NRL star will be a huge hit with the Western Force.

The Independent UK

World Rugby to expand trial of smaller ball in women’s game

Exclusive: A smaller ball will be in use at WXV later this year after being trialled on the sevens circuit

The Guardian - UK

AFC Bournemouth’s owner Bill Foley behind US takeover of Exeter Chiefs

Bill Foley is poised to take control of Exeter Chiefs in a multimillion-pound deal that will bring Premier League and Hollywood glamour to rugby

AAP

Zac Lomax stars as Force stun Crusaders in thriller

The Western Force have kept their finals hopes alive after Zac Lomax's maiden try helped inspire them to a famous comeback win over the Crusaders.

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Brumbies shellshocked after Drua ruin Wright's return

The Brumbies have missed the chance to consolidate a spot in the top four after suffering a shock five-point loss to Fijian Drua in Canberra.

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Robinson delivers verdict on NRL's six-again debate

The NRL's new six-again rules have divided rugby league, with Trent Robinson claiming the changes have made the code as unpredictable as ever.

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'If not us, then what?' Umaga's Pasifika rugby fears

Moana Pasifika coach and former All Blacks champion Tana Umaga has detailed his fears for the region's rugby talent with the club's future in grave doubt.

AAP

Harry and Meghan continue Invictus cause at the rugby

Prince Harry has combined his love of rugby and his Invictus quest as he and wife Meghan finished their trip to Australia with a night at the football.

The Independent UK

Artwork placed on Murrayfield pitch to mark women’s sport milestone

The Scotland v England women’s rugby match on Saturday will be the largest women’s sporting event in Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia abandons plans to host 2035 Rugby World Cup amid funding cutback

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is undergoing a ‘value realization’ of its economic plan and its governor Yasir al-Rumayyan said the Iran war is adding ‘pressure to priorities’

The Guardian - UK

Scotland ready for Murrayfield ‘landmark’ against depleted but relentless England

Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations hosts hope to end 28-game losing streak against the Red Roses in front of a record crowd

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