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Women’s Rugby World Cup organisers take inspiration from success of Euro 2022

England will head to New Zealand in October confident of matching the success of football’s Lionesses as they top the world rankings

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

New World Rugby rankings see All Blacks' humiliation officially confirmed and two teams tied for second

The latest rankings show New Zealand have major problems, and two teams are now tied for second

Wales Online · Aug 8, 2022

Rugby players renew plea for greater safety on pitch after Scots 'nightmare' injury

RENEWED calls for improved player welfare in rugby have been echoed by a young Scot recovering from a serious concussion caused by a head-to-head…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2022

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Today's rugby news as shock eligibility row erupts and major Welsh rugby loss lands new role

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Wales Online · Aug 4, 2022

World Rugby facing seven demands to tackle brain injuries in rugby including injury-only subs and 25-game limit

The proposals come after 185 former players - around 50 of whom are Welsh - issued legal proceedings against the sport's governing bodies

Wales Online · Aug 3, 2022

Scotland gave Sevens to the world... so why are we changing to Team GB? - Martin Hannan

In an excellent Commonwealth Games Sevens tournament, I thought Scotland’s men and women made a fine contribution, both finishing sixth. I suspect…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2022

Family of tragic rugby player Siobhan Cattigan accuse authorities of failing to follow head injury guidelines

Siobhan Cattigan, 26, who played for Stirling County and Scotland, died suddenly in November last year.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

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Today's rugby news as World Rugby chief defends Ireland over Johnny Sexton HIA call and All Black great slams Scott Robertson

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby news for Tuesday, August 2

Wales Online · Aug 2, 2022

World Rugby CEO: Ireland had a right to pick Johnny Sexton for second test v All Blacks

The veteran no 10 came off for a HIA in the first Test defeat in Eden Park and Ireland boss Andy Farrell was criticised for selecting him for historic Dunedin victory for the tourists

Irish Mirror · Aug 1, 2022

Family of rugby player who died aged 26 launch legal proceedings against governing bodies

Siobhan Cattigan's family have begun legal proceedings against Scottish Rugby and World Rugby after the late Stirling County back-rower died unexpectedly last year

Daily Mirror · Aug 1, 2022

Tonight's rugby news as Wales' World Cup opponents blasted by former player in scathing attack

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and the rest of the world

Wales Online · Aug 1, 2022

World Rugby vows not to ‘stand still’ on issue of player welfare

Lawyers for more than 185 players are suing the sport’s governing bodies for allegedly failing to ‘protect players from permanent injury’

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Nigel Owens slams rugby's new red card trial and accuses bosses of trying to 'paper over cracks'

The issue of head injuries is front and centre of the rugby agenda right now, with the Rugby Championship to have 20-minute red cards next week

Wales Online · Jul 29, 2022

Rugby Championship's tone-deaf 20 minute red card crusade only serves to widen rugby's growing chasm

This year's Rugby Championship will continue to trial the 20-minute red card despite World Rugby opting not to implement it globally

Wales Online · Jul 28, 2022

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Wales Online · Jul 28, 2022

United Rugby Championship 2022/2023 fixtures in full as season starts with west Wales derby

The fixtures for the new URC season have been released, with kick-off times set to be confirmed next week

Wales Online · Jul 28, 2022

Controversial 20-minute red card will be used in major summer internationals starting next week

World Rugby voted against a global trial, but the southern hemisphere competition will still use the law

AAP · Jul 28, 2022

Red card trial back for Rugby Championship

The red card replacement rule trial will resume in the Rugby Championship as southern hemisphere teams look to gather data to present to World Rugby.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2022

SRU let down Scotland with switch to GB sevens team - Martin Hannan

Imagine the Scottish Football Association was to announce that from next season, at the direction of FIFA and UEFA, Scotland will merge into a team…

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Wales Online · Jul 26, 2022

What the players will have to prove when rugby's day of reckoning comes: The full legal lowdown explained

185 players - including around 50 former Welsh professionals such as Ryan Jones and Alix Popham - are taking legal action over alleged negligence

Wales Online · Jul 26, 2022

England rugby international says legal action over brain damage is not the right way to go

England World Cup final winger Mark Cueto believes the matter needs to be kept out of the courts

Wales Online · Jul 26, 2022

Today's rugby news as calls made to slash season in half and Wales captain cleared in court

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for Tuesday July 26

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2022

Rugby union warned ‘radical action’ must be taken to counter brain disease

‘Delay is no longer an option,’ said Progressive Rugby, a pressure group which has claimed the reputation of the sport is being ‘damaged beyond repair’

Wales Online · Jul 25, 2022

More Wales rugby internationals yet to go public as Popham reveals Ryan Jones conversations and suicide cases

The former Wales No. 8 revealed he had been diagnosed with early-onset dementia and probable CTE in December, 2020

Daily Mirror · Jul 25, 2022

Ex-Wales star emotionally reveals nine-year-old son accidentally discovered his dementia

Former Welsh rugby star Lenny Woodard was diagnosed a year ago amid a number of former pro players launching a lawsuit against RFU and World Rugby following their diagnosis of brain damage

Wales Online · Jul 25, 2022

Tonight's rugby news as son in tears over Wales international's diagnosis and World Cup opponents to be decided

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