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Joe Marler apologises to New Zealand fans after calling for Haka to be scrapped

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson said the Harlequins forward could have chosen his words more carefully.

The Independent UK

Jamie George fears Joe Marler has provoked New Zealand over anti-Haka comments

George believes Marler has “prodded the bear” over his comments.

The Independent UK

Joe Marler issues apology for haka criticism before England host All Blacks

Joe Marler rowed back on his call to scrap the haka in rugby, comments that had whipped up a storm before England face New Zealand on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

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Alcohol off limits as French rugby tightens discipline measures

Players have been banned from drinking alcohol at French national rugby gatherings under new discipline measures announced by the French Rugby Federation (FFR) following a string of off-field controversies.

Radio France Internationale

Joe Marler’s Haka comment sparks criticism from New Zealand

The England prop wrote on the social media site X on Tuesday night that ‘the Haka needs binning’.

The Independent UK

Michele Kang Follows USA Rugby Donation With New Women’s Sports Investment

Businesswoman Michele Kang is adding to her portfolio of investments in women's soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Will rugby modernisation plans go through or will they get the red card?

New Zealand chief executive Mark Robinson wants rugby union to reinvent itself with the game’s future up for grabs

The Guardian - UK

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Wallabies quietly jet off for grand slam challenge

The Wallabies have flown out for the UK and Ireland ahead of their first grand slam tour since 2016.

AAP

Tupou Vaa’i: ‘Playing for All Blacks is a good way to show my love for my brother’

Tupou Vaa’i tells Robert Kitson about how playing for the All Blacks has helped show his love for his late brother and the impact of Jonah Lomu on his career

The Guardian - UK

Joe Marler defends haka remark after claiming tradition ‘needs binning’ before England v All Blacks

The England prop, who has been recovering from injury and will not feature this weekend, has since deactivated his X account

The Independent UK

Valetini joins the greats with second John Eales Medal

Dynamic back-rower Rob Valetini has become only the third player to win successive John Eales Medals as the Wallabies' player of the year.

AAP

Mike Forshaw urges Wales to be ‘aggressors’ against Fiji

Wales have not won a Test match since beating 2023 World Cup opponents Georgia almost 13 months ago.

The Independent UK

Sizing up four southern hemisphere giants before rugby’s autumn series

The Springboks want a clean sweep but Australia, Argentina and New Zealand may have more modest November targets

The Guardian - UK

Missing Levi Davis: Call for police to review new evidence after rugby player vanished in Barcelona

The 26-year-old former Bath player was last seen at The Old Irish Pub in Barcelona two years ago, on October 29 2022

Evening Standard

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The Times of India

Exclusive | 'Losing gold by two points is hard to swallow': India women's rugby captain Shikha Yadav on silver at Asia Sevens Trophy

NEW DELHI: The rugby fields of Kathmandu were tense earlier this October. In the final match of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy, the Indian women’s rugby team stood on the brink of history.

AAP

Nothing could stop me from joining rugby, says Suaalii

Code-hopping star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes he is ready to wear the Wallabies jumper, and says nothing was going to stop him from joining rugby union.

AAP

Christchurch team could be as big as Warriors: Isaako

Local products Jamayne Isaako and Jordan Riki have been encouraged by the growth of rugby league in Christchurch.

AAP

Kangaroos set to tour as part of revived RL Ashes

The Kangaroos are expected to engage in their first tour of England in over two decades, with talks underway to revive rugby league's Ashes.

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The Conversation

Olympic athletes live much longer than ‘average Joes’ – but elite AFL and rugby union players don’t

You would assume athletes who dedicate their lives to keeping fit and healthy would generally live longer lives.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby league’s 2025 Ashes series makes late switch to England’s shores

Australia are set to tour England for the first time in more 20 years after talks were held about switching the location of next year’s Ashes

The Independent UK

Autumn Nations Series schedule: How to watch every rugby Test on TV and online in November

Everything you need to know ahead of the busy programme of men’s international rugby

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje on the Lions, leadership and politics: ‘I’ll return to No 10 one way or another’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ahead of the Autumn Nations Series, Harry Latham-Coyle sits down with the Saracens and England lock to talk about his hopes of a third British and Irish Lions tour, his love of political podcasts and why the best is yet to come for club and country

The Guardian - UK

George Williams dazzles as England gain a measure of revenge over Samoa

The England captain set up two tries and scored another during a 34-18 victory over Samoa in a Rugby League World Cup semi-final rematch

The Guardian - UK

High-stakes season switch goes from Premiership grit to Twickenham glitz

International stage gears up to keep sport financially afloat but future plans will come at the cost of players and fans

AAP

Aussies into Pacific Cup final after revenge on Kiwis

Australia are through to the final of rugby league's Pacific Cup after Zac Lomax bagged two tries in a 22-10 defeat of New Zealand in Christchurch.

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