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'Make the Maroons pay': coach backs NSW speedster

NSW winger Tolu Koula will make his State of Origin debut at the same stadium where his parents both competed as Olympic athletes back in 2000.

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'Nervous but no pressure': Ponga in Maroons sweet spot

Kalyn Ponga is in a serene headspace and outstanding form as he vows to repay the faith coach Billy Slater has placed in him as Queensland's fullback.

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Saifiti's tribute to brother ahead of Origin recall

Even Newcastle prop Jacob Saifiti himself was a little surprised to have been recalled to the State of Origin arena for the series opener.

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Triple blow for Maroons in bid to avoid women's sweep

Injuries to three key players have compounded Queensland's task to avoid a 3-0 women's State of Origin whitewash.

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Borthwick delays call on resting Itoje until final England squad announced in June

England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, says he may rest some senior players including his captain, Maro Itoje, for all or part of the Nations Championship

The Guardian - UK

Scott Hastings obituary

One of the greats of Scottish rugby who went on to have a successful broadcasting career

The Guardian - UK

England play Tetris to build pyramid towards extending global dominance

England showed their hunger to defend Women’s World Cup title in 2029 by sealing an eighth successive Six Nations triumph

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Former England cricket captain MJK Smith dies aged 92

Smith’s passing was confirmed on Monday morning by his former county club, Warwickshire

The Independent UK

England call up former Junior Springbok for Nations Championship

Bristol’s South African centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been selected in England’s 42-man training squad for the inaugural Nations Championship

The Guardian - UK

Rugby Australia's alleged secret plan blindsided Rebels

A mysterious policy designed to boost Australian rugby heartland at the expense of the Melbourne Rebels is a key sticking point in a lawsuit worth millions.

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Resolve of Red Roses in Six Nations glory should not be overlooked

Concern that England’s women are not being challenged fails to acknowledge what it takes for consistent excellence

The Guardian - UK

Scotland and Lions rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61

The star announced in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Evening Standard

Leicester set sights on top two after running riot at Sale to seal Prem playoff place

Leicester sealed a Prem playoff place with a 47-33 win at Sale that was a forcible reminder to the other title contenders

The Guardian - UK

Free-flowing Harlequins dent Exeter’s playoff hopes with comeback win

Exeter remain fourth, but they could have put themselves out of reach of the chasing pack had they not fallen away as Harlequins won 41-24 at Allianz Stadium

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RFU renews bid for concerts from world's biggest artists at Twickenham

The Rugby Football Union wants to hold 15 major non-sporting events annually at the stadium in south west London

The Guardian - UK

France plot England’s downfall but Marlie Packer and co defiant in final crunch

In Bordeaux on Sunday the Red Roses chase an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title, with Les Bleues seeking a slam too

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'Special plays and big moments': Staggs backed for NSW

Kotoni Staggs has been backed to provide "special plays'' for NSW if selected after an injury scare to Latrell Mitchell, who limped off at Magic Round.

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‘It’s hard to let go of this club’: Nick Evans on 18 years of life and lessons at Harlequins

Quins’ resident New Zealander tells Robert Kitson some of his fascinating and forthright views, not least regarding England’s World Cup prospects

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NSW hero 'would've walked home' if clutch play failed

NSW's newest State of Origin hero Teagan Berry has opened up on the moment that sealed a game-two win, and series victory, for the Blues.

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Maroons back youth policy despite Origin series loss

Queensland coach Nathan Cross will retain selection faith in his young team despite NSW taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Women's State of Origin series.

The Guardian - UK

Liz Crake goes from dentist chair to grand slam decider as England look for bite

Dentist and lecturer Liz Crake has been named on the bench for England’s grand slam decider against France on Sunday as Kelsey Clifford has been ruled out with injury.

The Guardian - UK

Ultimate Sevens to launch in September as rugby union’s £2m answer to the Hundred

A rugby union version of the Hundred aimed at attracting younger fans to the sport is to be launched in September

The Guardian - AU

NSW survive nail-biting finish to claim second straight Women’s State of Origin series

Queensland go down 10-14 to New South Wales in game 2 after stunning try-savers deny Maroons’ Jasmine Peters twice

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'I'd be ready': Jojo takes 'Rat' line to Origin dream

Gold Coast centre Jojo Fifita has thrived under the tutelage of coach Josh Hannay as he enters the frame for a Queensland debut in State of Origin.

The Guardian - UK

Sarah Taylor named England men’s fielding coach while Gay, Rew and Baker are called up

Sarah Taylor, the former England wicketkeeper, will be in charge of the fielding drills during the men’s three-Test series against New Zealand

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