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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

'Told that all my life': Flook to make it big in Italy

Silky Reds centre Josh Flook has defended coach Les Kiss and, with a point to prove, reflected on his reasons for a move to Italy next season.

AAP

Ireland refuse to rule banned Bundee Aki out of Six Nations contention entirely

Aki was dropped from Ireland’s Six Nations squad after being hit with a four-match ban for confronting match officials in Connacht’s URC defeat to Leinster

The Independent UK

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Welsh rugby’s uncertain future explained after controversial WRU move adds to chaos

A controversial cut to the number of professional sides in the country appears to be reaching an unsatisfying conclusion

The Independent UK

New recipe for success required to stop France’s grands chefs dominating the Champions Cup

Since 2021, five successive Top 14 sides have have been crowned Champions Cup winners and any team looking to challenge that status quo needs a fast start

The Guardian - UK

Why Wales vs South Africa is a foolish fixture that suits no-one

A short-handed Wales side face up to the mighty Springboks in an enterprise that feels like an act of self-sabotage

The Independent UK

Welsh rugby to lose one of its four regions in the next three years

The number of professional men’s rugby teams in Wales is to be cut from four to three, with Scarlets and Ospreys at risk

The Guardian - UK

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United Rugby Championship clash between Edinburgh and Ulster postponed due to Storm Amy

The fixture will now be played at a later date

The Independent UK

Eagles men seek Rugby World Cup qualification amid uncertainty over US future

Victory over Canada will bring spot at Australia 2027 but amid MLR doubts and foreign schemes, little is certain for Scott Lawrence’s team

The Guardian - US

Is British and Irish Lions vs Western Force on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know as the tourists play their first game in Australia

The Independent UK

Lions receive Tadhg Furlong fitness boost as team revealed for Argentina curtain-raiser

The Ireland prop has been battling a calf injury ahead of the tour

The Independent UK

End-of-season rugby union awards: best games, players and more

Champagne tries and offloads to retired greats and future stars, here are the highlights of the 2024-25 season

The Guardian - UK

How to watch URC Grand Final: TV channel and live stream for Leinster vs Bulls today

Croke Park in Dublin plays host to showpiece fixture in United Rugby Championship season

Evening Standard

British & Irish Lions calm fears over Tadhg Furlong’s fitness for Australia tour

The British & Irish Lions have revealed Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong, and others involved in the URC and Premiership finals, may face Argentina next week

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The Independent UK

Zander Fagerson ruled out of Lions tour as Jamie George among call-ups to squad

The Scotland tighthead is replaced by Ireland’s Finlay Bealham in Andy Farrell’s squad

The Independent UK

Zander Fagerson among Scots battling to be fit ahead of Lions squad announcement

There had been a general expectation that this year’s tour of Australia would include the largest contingent of Scots ever selected for Lions duty.

The Guardian - UK

London Irish’s attempt to leave English club system set to be blocked by RFU

The RFU is set to block a request from reborn London Irish to leave the English game and join the United Rugby Championship

The Independent UK

Consortium led by F1 legend Eddie Jordan buys London Irish out of administration

Former F1 team owner spearheads purchase of club, which fell into administration in June 2023

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The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh & Scotland second-row Glen Young opens up on injury 'nightmare'

Edinburgh & Scotland second-row Glen Young opens up on injury 'nightmare'.

The Independent UK

Ireland star Mack Hansen handed ban after criticising referees

The Ireland wing will be free to play ahead of the Six Nations

Autosport

The fundamental question behind the current row over use of TCR cars in the UK

Christmas is supposed to be a time of goodwill and cheer. But there is precious little of that festive spirit in certain quarters of the national racing community at present following the launch of two new UK series set to feature TCR cars and the subsequent response from TCR creator…

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: My most memorable moments from Scottish sport in 2024

2024 has been a year of highs and lows and ups and downs. Here's my most memorable moments from Scottish sport over the past 12 months.

The Guardian - UK

Champions Cup reboot: no pools, FA Cup-style and play it after Christmas

The global calendar remains a mess and rugby’s powerbrokers need to get a grip after a controversial weekend

The Guardian - UK

John Dobson: ‘I’m old school. When the Stormers fire me I’m done in coaching’

Stormers head coach on his Cape Town connection and ‘putting up a fight’ at Harlequins in the Champions Cup

The Independent UK

Jordie Barrett, a new broadcaster and five things to watch on the Champions Cup’s opening weekend

24 teams will be vying for victory in club rugby’s most prestigious competition

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