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England in commanding position after frantic second day against New Zealand

Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue left the Black Caps 36 for three at the close after England had set the tourists a tough target of 254 to win.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell signs new Ireland contract to quash any chance of England switch

Andy Farrell has signed a new deal to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031 ending any potential interest from the RFU

The Guardian - UK

Prem team of the season: from teen with a sky-high ceiling to a stat-topping No 8

The league has been a launchpad for players such as Noah Caluori while showcasing the best English rugby has to offer

The Guardian - UK

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Leeds end long wait for home victory against St Helens to build lead at top

Leeds ended their decade-long wait for a home victory over their great rivals St Helens to solidify their position at the Super League summit after a 24-16 win

The Guardian - UK

RFU council member punished for Maggie Alphonsi comment on Facebook

Matthew Smith had his privileges temporarily removed after which rugby pundit Alphonsi said she was ‘disappointed’ with the outcome

The Guardian - UK

Warriors star eager to help several Glasgow team-mates enjoy fitting farewell

Fagerson is determined to help several of his Glasgow team-mates enjoy a triumphant farewell as they gear up for their URC semi-final vs Bulls at…

The National (Scotland)

Expanding Premiership Women’s Rugby could be a game-changer, if done right

Interest in joining a bigger PWR is strong, but how its non-professional players would be treated remains a key obstacle

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Tributes pour in for rugby league legend John Kear after sudden passing

The Challenge Cup-winning coach and renowned broadcaster died on Sunday at the age of 71

The Independent UK

Olly Woodburn double stuns Leicester as Exeter end Tigers’ unbeaten run at home

Olly Woodburn scored two tries for Exeter in their 35-26 victory to become the first team to win in the league at Leicester in 14 months

The Guardian - UK

Wigan secure Challenge Cup with dominant win over Hull KR at Wembley

Jack Farrimond scored Wigan’s opening two tries in a seven-try thrashing.

The Independent UK

Saracens climb into top four with win over Harlequins in McCall’s home farewell

Saracens beat Harlequins 26-12 to enter the top four of the Prem for the first time this season

The Guardian - UK

Moana Pasifika sign off from Super Rugby with a win and emotionally charged hymn

Undermanned side upsets finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19 before players and staff come together to mark the victory and club’s expected demise

The Guardian - AU

Saracens aim for top four as Mark McCall’s final season at the helm comes to a close

Quiet architect of Saracens’ modern dynasty prepares for emotional farewell as his side battle for a playoff spot in penultimate match of the season

The Guardian - UK

NSW make history with first clean sweep of Women’s State of Origin in game three

Blues defeat Maroons 12-4 to complete 3-0 whitewash with Yasmin Meakes named player of the series

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Blues seal Women’s State of Origin with game three win – as it happened

New South Wales lift Origin shield after beating Queensland 12-4 in third game on the Gold Coast

AAP

There'll be a spot for Moses in game two: Daley

Mitch Moses missed the State of Origin series opener through injury but there'll be a spot for him on the NSW teamsheet for game two, says coach Laurie Daley.

The Guardian - UK

Jo Yapp named head coach for historic first women’s British & Irish Lions tour

Jo Yapp, the former England captain and Wallaroos coach, has been named the head coach for the first women’s British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand

The Guardian - AU

Blues steal State of Origin opener from Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales launch incredible comeback from 0-20 down after Queensland let first-half dominance slip away

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The Guardian - UK

‘Everyone hates us, don’t they?’: Mo Hunt on why England won’t tire of dominating women’s rugby

Mo Hunt, the England scrum-half, had to watch the Six Nations from the sidelines after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the opening game

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Reds looking to launch into Super finals with a bang

Queensland's Carter Gordon feels the Reds' best rugby is ahead of them and is hopeful his team hits top form with the Super Rugby Pacific finals looming.

The Guardian - UK

England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in third and deciding women’s T20 international – as it happened

England bowl visitors out for just 80 runs in Hove and claim 2-1 series win over the White Ferns

The Guardian - UK

Bordeaux’s rout of Leinster cements French dominance and leaves rivals playing catch-up

Faster and smarter in deed and thought, Bordeaux ruthlessly demonstrated why Top 14 supremacy looks set to continue for a while yet

The Guardian - UK

Pioneering study aims to find out how repeated blows to head in women’s rugby affects brain

Risk of CTE in men’s sports has been widely studied, but female brains are softer and more vulnerable

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Munster fails to train as Maroons scoff at 'mind games'

Queensland captain Cameron Munster was a notable absentee from Sunday's training session, but the Maroons have allayed fears he is in doubt for State of Origin.

The Guardian - UK

King of Bordeaux Lucu injects soul into triumph of a French club on the rise

Leinster could not contain a team backed by tens of thousands of French supporters chanting with exuberance

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