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Warren Gatland blames Margaret Thatcher and teachers’ strikes for Welsh rugby’s decline

Gatland’s second stint in charge of Wales came to an end last week

The Independent UK

Why the impact of the Women’s World Cup is already being felt months before the tournament begins

Significant funding from the RFU and government is helping to drive growing interest in women’s and girls’ rugby across England

The Independent UK

Argentine judges reject appeal against acquittal of rape case France rugby pair

Appeal court judges in Argentina on Wednesday confirmed the acquittal of the France international rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou in the aggravated rape case lodged against them last July.

Radio France Internationale

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Don't mention the Wallabies: Kiss focused on Reds only

Queensland Reds head coach Les Kiss has deflected questions on his Wallabies coaching aspirations ahead of the Super Rugby clash with Moana Pasifika.

AAP

Reds' muscle man De Lutiis given Super Rugby start

Queensland coach Les Kiss has backed Massimo De Lutiis to deliver after naming the super-strong 21-year-old to start in their Super Rugby Pacific opener.

AAP

'Gay problem': Fijian Drua move on after director axed

The Fijian Drua say they won't let the sacking of the country's head of women's rugby over her statements about a "gay problem" affect their 2025 campaign.

AAP

Wallaroos brace for sevens challenge in Super Rugby

NSW Waratahs captain and Wallaroos flanker Piper Duck believes sevens players bidding to make the 2025 World Cup squad can only boost Australia's chances.

AAP

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Carpool coaching has Saints' sevens convert up to speed

Former rugby sevens star Nathan Lawson is keen to make an impact in rugby league after signing with the NRL's St George Illawarra.

AAP

Ex-All Blacks assistant joins Western Force program

The Western Force have lured New Zealand great Leon MacDonald as a coaching consultant as they look to build into a powerhouse Super Rugby Pacific outfit.

AAP

Aaron Wainwright says Wales at ‘low point’ but urges team to prove people wrong

Wales host Ireland on the back of 14 successive Test defeats.

The Independent UK

Bulked-up Reds Super centre hungry for rugby success

Centre Josh Flook has been eating six meals a day as he looks to make an impact for Queensland and the Wallabies, with the Reds opening their season on Friday.

AAP

AFL and NRL pre-seasons are among the longest in world sport – here’s why

Australia’s love affair with the major football codes – the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) – is well documented. However, one aspect that stands out to many observers, particularly those overseas, is the length of these leagues’ pre-seasons.

The Conversation

‘Clubs are going to disappear’: grassroots rugby crying for help in Six Nations’ shadow

The community game’s feedback for the Bills, Sweeney and Beaumont, makes for painful reading as RFU hits the road in week of Calcutta Cup

The Guardian - UK

Ben Earl: England gunning for redemption after rewatching Calcutta Cup losses

Gregor Townsend’s team are chasing a record-breaking fifth consecutive win over their fierce rivals on Saturday.

The Independent UK

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The National (Scotland)

Scotland call up McCann, Price and Redpath for England Six Nations showdown

Ross McCann, Ali Price and Cameron Redpath have been called up by Scotland ahead of the Six Nations match against England at Allianz Stadium this…

AAP

Wallabies captain not nudging Kiss to replace Schmidt

Test captain Harry Wilson says Joe Schmidt has done the Wallabies a huge favour by sticking around until after this year's Rugby Championship.

The Guardian - AU

Peter V’landys issues plea to Donald Trump to attend NRL showcase in Las Vegas

The US president has been invited to attend rugby league’s season-launching showcase in Las Vegas next month during a blitz on American television

AAP

Banks turns up the Heat to clinch Japan rugby thriller

An 80th-minute try helped Mie Heat clinch a heart-stopping 38-37 win over the Sagamihara Dynaboars in Japan Rugby League One.

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The Guardian - UK

Poppy Cleall drives Saracens to win over Exeter to close in on home semi-final

Saracens clinched a 21-12 victory against Exeter in the Premiership Women’s Rugby to close in on a home semi-final

The National (Scotland)

Kilmarnock 3 St Johnstone 1: Derek McInnes' side move into the top six

Kilmarnock moved into the top six in the William Hill Premiership as they secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over bottom side St Johnstone at Rugby…

AAP

Force steal Super Rugby win with miracle last-gasp try

Ben Donaldson has proved the Western Force's hero, racing downfield to score in the 83rd minute and converting his try for a one-point win over Moana Pasifika.

The Guardian - US

‘Rugby is growing’: Old Glory DC owners bullish as MLR hits year eight

Paul Sheehy and Chris Dunlavey trumpet health of US league and say producing American players is key

The Guardian - UK

‘Rugby can be pretty complicated’: Cole and Youngs tackle plain speaking in hit podcast

No more biting of lips as former England stalwarts Cole and Youngs are saying what they actually think in their rugby podcast

AAP

Suaalii says he's only getting started after Tahs debut

Code-crossing superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has warned he's far from the finished product after making an eye-catching NSW Waratahs Super Rugby debut.

Evening Standard

Eleanor Tomlinson announces birth of first child

The actress tied the knot with rugby player Will Owen in 2022.

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