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Club in danger of collapse after exile from Hunter Rugby Union's premier competition

"It is highly probable that Lake Macquarie Rugby club will fold if the decision to remove the club from the zone's premier rugby competition is not reversed."

Newcastle Herald

Transgender athletes in women’s sport: Athletics could follow swimming and rugby league with ban, hints Coe

World Athletics could become the latest sporting governing body to ban transgender women from participating in elite female competition.

Evening Standard

Nick McCarthy almost quit rugby due to fears over coming out as gay

'I needed to accept being gay myself before I could address it with others'

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Wales call up uncapped 21-year-old Harri O'Connor for South Africa tour in shock announcement

O'Connor has played just nine games of competitive rugby for the Scarlets

Wales Online

Ashton Gate and Sandy Park selected to host England Women internationals

England Women will play the USA and Wales in September in preparation for the Rugby World Cup

Bristol Post

Rugby league follows swimming by banning transgender players from women's internationals

The International Rugby League (IRL) has announced transgender athletes can no longer compete in women's international matches after swimming's governing body confirmed a similar stance

Daily Mirror

Dragons appoint new head coach amid shake-up at Welsh rugby region

Dai Flanagan is leaving the Scarlets to take up the post with the Men of Gwent

Wales Online

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The Loop: Aussies warned of holiday travel disruptions, International Rugby League bans transgender women, and boy hears for first time

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ABC News

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

Zach Hemming admits 'real connection' with club drew him back to Kilmarnock

The 22-year-old goalkeeper has penned a second loan deal at Rugby Park as he links up from Middlesbrough again.

Daily Record

International Rugby League joins FINA in banning transgender athletes in women's events

The International Rugby League (IRL) said in a statement on Tuesday that it needed to further consult before finalising its transgender policy

The Hindu

Injury-free Vunivalu eyeing England Tests

Wallabies winger Suliasi Vunivalu says he's ready to face England in the three-Test series next month despite his limited rugby experience.

AAP

NSW's Tonegato sets sights on Origin glory

Reigning Dally M medallist Emma Tonegato will be out to lead NSW to Women's State of Origin glory against Queensland in Canberra on Friday night.

AAP

Rugby league joins swimming in barring transgender women from female international competition

International Rugby League says further consultation and research is needed before trans inclusion policy can be finalised

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The Independent UK

IRL: Transgender athletes unable to compete in women’s international matches

The IRL said it would use the upcoming women’s Rugby League World Cup to help develop a ‘transwomen inclusion policy’ for the future

ABC News

International Rugby League bans transgender women as it looks to create an inclusive policy after FINA ruling

Rugby league's world governing body says it is banning trans women from playing in the women's game until it does enough research to put together a formal inclusion policy.

AAP

Trans ban for women's rugby league Tests

The governing body for international rugby league has banned transgender athletes from competing at this year's Women's World Cup while more research is done.

The Guardian - UK

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’

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Wales Online

All the big summer rugby fixtures being played, kick-off times and TV channels you'll need

There is a feast of international rugby on offer as northern hemisphere teams get back on tour: Wales head to South Africa, England face Australia and Ireland will meet the All Blacks

Daily Record

Kilmarnock land safe hands Zach Hemming as Middlesbrough keeper makes Rugby Park return

Last season's young player of the year has crossed the border for a crack at the cinch Premiership.

The National (Scotland)

Kenny Murray expects Super6 experience to benefit Scotland Under-20s

SCOTLAND UNDER-20S head coach Kenny Murray is hoping that the exposure that three-quarters of his squad have had to Super6 rugby during the last…

Dublin Live

Leo Varadkar praises 'role model' rugby star Nick McCarthy for coming out as gay

The Tanaiste said that the rugby star's coming out could be an important moment for men's sport

ABC News

After four years, two kids and injuries, Blues veteran Sam Bremner is back in State of Origin

When Sam Bremner announced she would take time away from rugby league to start a family, people treated it like a retirement. Now she's making her return to State of Origin after a four-year absence.

Daily Mirror

Jonny Sexton vows Leinster players will look out for "brother" Nick McCarthy

Former Ireland under 20s scrum half Nick McCarthy has revealed he contemplated quitting rugby before deciding to tell his Leinster coaches and teammates that he way gay

AAP

How the King inspired Taulagi Origin rise

Murray Taulagi played rugby union until he was 16 but says a brush with Wally Lewis was all it took to convince him to pledge his allegiance to the Maroons.

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