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Black Ferns pioneer now rating the world's refs

One of the first Black Ferns and a trailblazing ref, Nicky Inwood is playing a crucial role at this Rugby World Cup - rating the referees. Adam Julian reports.

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What a difference a decade makes for women

From being 'invisible' a decade ago, women's rugby is finally on a roll, Toni Bruce finds in her research into what Rugby World Cups mean to Kiwis.

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Tears shed as men fall for women's rugby

Witnessing the Black Ferns' magic has made dyed-in-the-wool men's rugby aficionado Jim Kayes fall for the women's game at this Rugby World Cup. And he's not alone, he writes.

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Tonight's rugby news as Josh Adams doubt emerges hours after squad announcement and French move for Wales captain and coach

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

The sisters Black Ferns are lucky to have

Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith sings the praises of sisters Alana and Chelsea Bremner, but laments his team's lack of discipline, after they storm into the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup

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Former Wales captain warns rugby 'is on a cliff edge' and World Rugby must step in

Issues are piling up for the sport on different fronts

Wales Online

From Oamaru to Irish rugby captaincy - and home

How did a Kiwi-Samoan girl from Oamaru end up leading the Irish women's rugby team? Ashley Stanley talks to Sene Naoupu about her incredible career on and off the field.

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Latest McCrory retractions leave sport facing a reckoning over concussion

Dr Paul McCrory’s work shaped concussion policy across global sport for the past 20 years – but organisations have been misled

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Savvy sevens stars balance out green Black Ferns

The Black Ferns' scarcity of test caps may have left them exposed in an emotional Rugby World Cup opener, Jim Kayes writes. But their experienced sevens stars who've come to the rescue.

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Steve Thompson’s film should make rugby sit up and listen. But will it?

Drake Foundation hopes World Cup winner’s film leads to a much-needed reduction in the cumulative intensity of impacts

The Guardian - UK

Today's rugby headlines as Dan Biggar injury update issued after worrying exit

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Could magical moment in sport ignite new era?

A thrilling Black Ferns' win and a record-smashing crowd to open the Rugby World Cup should kickstart a new era for the game - and for women's sport, Suzanne McFadden reports.

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Nigel Owens: My new job in rugby and the illegal trend we've already spotted

The world renowned referee has taken up a new job within the URC and outlines exactly what it involves

Wales Online

All you need to know: The Rugby World Cup

It's time! After five years' wait, the Rugby World Cup finally gets underway at Eden Park today. Here's our guide to get you started on the five-week tournament in Aotearoa.

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Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce the risk of motor neurone disease

New research has found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players

The Guardian - UK

Rugby urged to cut matches as study finds players’ risk of MND is 15 times higher

The study also found increased risks of dementia and Parkinson’s disease as consultant said contact training during the week ‘should be a thing of the past’

The Conversation

NFL player Tua Tagovailoa's concussion might have been prevented with rugby's stricter protocols

Few moments in sport are more gut-wrenching than a player lying on the field, limp from the impact of a high-speed collision. The crowd’s visceral groans speak volumes, as they did during a game between the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 29.

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Women thrashing men with global rugby contest

While the men are squabbling, Jim Kayes says, women's rugby has made a huge leap ahead starting an annual global competition, WXV, in 2023 - which should make the Rugby World Cup even stronger.

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Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wayne Pivac talks with Jonathan Davies emerge after snub

Davies was left out of Wales' summer tour to South Africa

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as World Rugby hold first talks with suffering players' legal team

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Irish Mirror

IRFU respond to news of legal cases taken against them by three former players

The trio include ex-internationals David Corkery and Declan Fitzpatrick

Wales Online

Host of new rugby laws trialled to stop things driving players and fans mad

The new rules will be trialled at two Queensland Reds games

Wales Online

Final World Rugby rankings published before autumn battles begin

Hemispheres clash again this autumn, but who's on top after the summer?

Wales Online

Referees chief delivers his verdict on Josh Adams incident and marks officials out of 10

There was no red card issued following a shoulder to the head of Wales star Adams

Wales Online

Australia claim World Rugby admit Mathieu Raynal got it wrong amid outrage

The decision proved crucial in deciding last week's Bledisloe Cup match and the debate is still raging on

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