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Rugby’s card-happy approach to concussion is just not working

As injuries keep rising, it has become obvious that simply penalising players is no remedy. The answer lies in neuroscience

The Guardian - UK

Fling open rugby's clubroom doors to trans players

As sports release their rules around transgender athletes, veteran rugby player Alice Soper wants New Zealand Rugby to commit to including trans players at grassroots.

Newsroom.co.nz

Sport-by-sport look at governing bodies’ stances on transgender issue

FINA’s position means Lia Thomas is unable to compete in the women’s category with immediate effect.

The National (Scotland)

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Today's rugby news as major new concussion laws announced with immediate effect

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Campaigners say rugby’s concussion stand-down extension ‘long overdue’

Player welfare campaigners have welcomed World Rugby’s decision to extend the minimum stand-down period for most concussed elite-level players to 12 days from 1 July but said it is not the ‘perfect solution’

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby to extend concussion stand-down period by five days

A major change to regulations on concussion management, increasing the enforced rest period to 12 days, will be announced next week

The Guardian - UK

TMO law changes announced with almost immediate effect to speed up the game

The changes have been made in the hope they will speed up decision-making and reduce stoppages

Wales Online

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Major League Rugby in crisis as LA and Austin disqualified from playoffs

Guardian understands disqualification from US league of teams with common owner stems from breaches of salary cap rules

The Guardian - US

Let's not bother talking up Glasgow Warriors' and Edinburgh's URC quarter-final play-off chances - Martin Hannan

IT won’t make me popular in rugby circles in Edinburgh and Glasgow, but I simply can’t see either of our professional sides winning their URC…

The National (Scotland)

Ireland, Scotland and Lions stars dragged into rugby's major World Cup row

Spain are appealing World Rugby's decision after being denied a first World Cup appearance since 1999

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as disgraced Israel Folau and two All Blacks superstars all switch to same country in game-changing move

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

The new life of Phil Davies, the most powerful Welshman in world rugby who now looks very different

Former Wales forward Phil Davies has taken up the role as World Rugby’s Director of Rugby

Wales Online

World Rugby too quick on the draw for a fair contest - Martin Hannan

SOo now we know. Edinburgh Rugby is the top team in Scotland and will do battle in the European Champions Cup next season with Glasgow Warriors in…

The National (Scotland)

'Amazing' Shane Williams had pivotal talk with England legend after Six Nations viewers left her crushed

World Cup-winning England full-back Danielle 'Nolli' Waterman reveals her crucial conversation with Shane Williams as she talks social media abuse, controlling the narrative and promoting women's rugby

Wales Online

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World Rugby sevens match descends into 'shameful' farce as England and Argentina just stop playing with try about to be scored

A quite extraordinary sight unfolded in the final stages of the match at the World Rugby sevens series event in Toulouse

Daily Mirror

World Cup-winner Nolli Waterman wants to change the way we talk about rugby

EXCLUSIVE: Former England full-back Nolli Waterman reached rugby's pinnacle during a 15-year international career and is now eager to change the sport as a broadcaster

Wales Online

New rugby laws announced to finally stop behaviour that's driving players and viewers mad

A number of changes are being introduced by World Rugby

The National (Scotland)

Cameron Carter-Vickers has a decision to make, but Celtic would be the right one - Monday Kick-Off

Carter-Vickers would be wise to stick around at Celtic

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The Guardian - UK

Starting pistol fires on rugby’s defining decade but can it make it pay?

Richer nations will have to share the spoils if the proposed Nations Championship is to finally get off the ground and change rugby union’s future

The Guardian - US

US Rugby World Cups: what will 2031 and 33 mean for the American game?

From the grassroots to MLR and on to the corridors of power, rugby lovers are celebrating. But they know hard work looms

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as World Cup set to be moved to summer and Wales nearly-man signs for England's best team

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

The Guardian - UK

‘Nations Championship’ will not detract from World Cup, claims World Rugby

World Rugby has insisted that the proposed north versus south “Nations Championship” competition – including a grand final between the two hemispheres every two years – will not detract from the prestige of the World Cup

Daily Mirror

World Rugby to fully adopt five new laws as 50:22 made permanent ahead of World Cup

Rugby union will permanently incorporate five new laws—which have been on trial since last summer—from July 1, meaning rules like the 50:22 kick will be in effect as upcoming World Cups

The Independent UK

First billion dollar World Cup on the horizon, says World Rugby chief

Alan Gilpin says the ‘two biggest growth opportunities’ for the sport are the United States and the women’s game

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as World Rugby confirm five new laws and Shaun Edwards' son becomes elected councillor

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