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Ilona Maher and the myth of feminine fragility – how one rugby player is reshaping sport

American rugby player Ilona Maher has risen to global fame. Not just because of her athletic ability (though that is remarkable, winning an Olympic bronze in 2024 in the USA rugby sevens team, and now signing a professional contract with England’s Bristol Bears), but because of what she represents.

The Conversation

Sports quiz of the week: races, records, finals, fights, a brawl and a new law

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, golf, athletics, boxing, cricket and horse racing?

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations proves a beacon of light, hope and escapism amid global moral surrender

In a world run by bullies, with sports subsumed by greed, England v Italy – never mind Ireland v France – is a comfort blanket

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Ireland and France load benches with forwards to play Risk in search of reward

France have put it up to Ireland before a ball is kicked on Saturday, with a magnificent seven lumps on the bench, supported by just one back

The Guardian - UK

Commercial director behind £100m deal resigns in latest setback to RFU

Stuart Ramsey, who was instrumental to securing a £100m naming rights deal for Twickenham with Allianz last year, handed in his notice last month

The Guardian - UK

England attack under pressure to deliver as Smith falls victim to revamp

While dropping Marcus Smith to the bench makes a sort of sense, Steve Borthwick’s selections still feel largely reactive

The Guardian - UK

Scotland refocus after Calcutta Cup heartbreak, eye crucial wins over Wales & France

Zander Fagerson insists Scotland have banished their Calcutta Cup disappointment and are focused on trying to finish their Guinness Six Nations…

The National (Scotland)

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Marcus Smith faces uphill battle to regain England place after Italy axe

Marcus Smith faces an uphill battle to regain his England place after Steve Borthwick sought to kickstart his side’s spluttering attack by axing the Harlequins playmaker

The Guardian - UK

Darcy Graham fit for selection as Scotland plot response from Calcutta Cup defeat

Scotland forwards coach John Dalziel dismissed any notion of a Calcutta Cup hangover for Finn Russell.

The National (Scotland)

Jamie George inspired by Joe Root to kick on after England captaincy blow

Jamie George said he looked at the example of Joe Root as a role model after being stripped of the England captaincy

The Guardian - UK

‘We played the better rugby' – Scotland’s Blair Kinghorn calls for killer instinct

Blair Kinghorn wants Scotland to move on from the disappointment of their narrow Six Nations loss against England.

The National (Scotland)

Ireland v France can live up to hype and seize rugby back from stattos

Sport was a joyous business for the great Frank Keating: let’s hope for an uplifting Dublin classic in his memory

The Guardian - UK

Tearful Maher bows out of English rugby with try in Bristol defeat to Gloucester

A tearful Ilona Maher signed off her time in English club rugby with a try in Bristol’s 36-20 defeat against Gloucester-Hartpury in their PWR semi-final

The Guardian - UK

Ireland and France’s battle for alpha status reminds me of Arsenal v United

Saturday’s likely title decider in the Six Nations renews an intense rivalry fuelled not by geography but the sheer brilliance of the two teams

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Prince Harry Reveals His Favorite Thing About Raising Lilibet and Archie in California

The Duke of Sussex shared the one thing he can do in the U.S. "without any issue."

The Guardian - UK

Speedy set pieces and 20-minute red cards: have rugby’s changes worked?

After three rounds of the 2025 Six Nations, we assess the impact of World Rugby’s latest package of law tweaks

AAP

Breakers out to regain pride, begin new WNCL legacy

A returning veteran and a group of young stars are trying to restore NSW's pride when they take on Queensland in the WNCL final against Queensland on Sunday.

Cycling News

Tour de France Grand Départ set to return to Britain in 2027

20 years after first British Grand Départ, UK expects to host third Tour de France start and first time for Tour de France Femmes

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The Guardian - UK

‘We won and people are still upset’: Genge backs England after Calcutta Cup barbs

Slender victory against Scotland was met with criticism from former players but the prop believes free-flowing winning rugby is unrealistic

Evening Standard

Kevin Danso reveals rugby offers as new Tottenham hero reflects on start

Defender excelled in different sports during academy spell with MK Dons

The National (Scotland)

Finn Russell refuses to shoulder blame for Scotland’s Calcutta Cup defeat

Finn Russell refuses to shoulder blame for Scotland’s Calcutta Cup defeat.

The National (Scotland)

Cian Healy, Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony to retire from Ireland duty

Ireland face France and Italy in the final two rounds of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations.

The Guardian - UK

From Mee to Barré: meet the unexpected stars of an enthralling Six Nations

Ellis Mee, who would not have registered with many before this tournament, has been one of the shining stars so far

The Independent UK

Australian radio host axed after he compared women footballers to schoolgirls with ‘friendship issues’

Marty Sheargold has apologised for comments he initially suggested were ‘comedy’ that ‘missed the mark’

The Guardian - UK

Washout leaves Australia set for last four but potentially short of game time

They should beat Afghanistan to progress, but the batters would have benefited from a hit-out against South Africa

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