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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Izaia Perese gets Leicester purring in statement triumph against Saracens

Leicester held off a late fightback to beat Saracens 32-29 and climb to second place in the Premiership

The Guardian - UK

Will Muir takes Bath back to the top of Premiership as Sale are blown away

Bath scored six tries in their emphatic 40-13 victory against Sale to move top of the Premiership as both sides finished with 14 men

The Guardian - UK

Kai Pearce-Paul returns to England with a point to prove against Samoa

Pearce-Paul was in the England squad that lost to Samoa at the last Rugby League World Cup.

The Independent UK

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RFU must connect grassroots to elite rugby union by aligning player pathway

England are thriving at youth level but governing body has been urged to act to save rugby from irrelevance elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

England players sign RFU contracts but raise ‘extensive concerns’ over workload

England players have voiced ‘extensive concerns’ about their workload after signing new RFU contracts

The Guardian - UK

Henry Slade given chance to prove readiness for All Blacks showdown

England are poised to select Henry Slade against New Zealand after they released him from a training camp to play for Exeter

The Guardian - UK

Dupont returns to France XV as rape case duo are omitted from autumn Tests squad

Olympic gold medallist Antoine Dupont was named in France's 15-a-side rugby union squad on Wednesday just over three months after his sparkling performances for the sevens team during their surge to glory at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Martin Hannan: I'm beelin' about the Rugby Sevens Commonwealth Games omission

Martin Hannan: I'm beelin' about the Rugby Sevens Commonwealth Games omission.

The National (Scotland)

Marcus Smith adopts military breathing technique to improve his goal kicking

Marcus Smith has adopted a military breathing technique and sought advice from Jonny Wilkinson after goal kicking woes on England duty last summer

The Guardian - UK

Shaun Wane had ‘difficult conversations’ before naming England squad

Elliot Minchella is a notable absentee.

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of gamechanger for rugby union

Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is also to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies seek to spring a grand slam surprise as Lions tour looms large

Joseph Sua’ali’i has been fast-tracked into the Australia side amid coach Joe Schmidt’s search for a spark in four Tests across the UK and Ireland

The Guardian - AU

King Charles III's Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change ... and dance

King Charles III should be prepared to dance when he visits Samoa this week

The Independent UK

RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’

The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and has been urged to make radical changes to schools rugby

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Handrè Pollard edges Leicester to comeback victory against Gloucester

Handrè Pollard scored a try and guided Leicester to a 29-26 comeback victory against Gloucester despite a hat-trick from Max Llewellyn

The Guardian - UK

Francois van Wyk and buoyant Bath snatch electrifying win over Harlequins

Tries from South African props Francois van Wyk and Thomas du Toit helped Bath battle back for a 26-24 Premiership win against Harlequins

The Guardian - UK

Saracens go top as Elliot Daly inspires thrilling comeback win over Bristol

Alex Lozowski kicked a last-gasp penalty to earn Saracens a 37-35 comeback win in nine-try thriller at Bristol

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Rugby’s 20-minute red card to be trialled in upcoming Autumn Nations Series

Ireland and France opposed the new law over player safety concerns while Premiership coaches wanted changes to keep players on the field

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The Lion king in waiting? Why Ireland’s new talisman Caelan Doris fits the bill

The country boy from Lacken who is now a world-class No 8 on enjoying captaincy, a fascination with psychology and his penchant for hot yoga

Radio France Internationale

Judges to review rape case against French rugby players in Argentina

Judges in Argentina are on Friday expected to start a detailed review of evidence that could lead to the dismissal of rape charges levelled against two French rugby players.

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: perfect starts, cheating claims and England coaches

Test your knowledge of the past seven days in football, tennis, rugby, cricket, boxing and more

The Independent UK

Marlie Packer says England ready to deal with difficult World Cup group

The Red Roses are on run of 20 successive victories after retaining their WXV 1 title.

The Guardian - UK

First Nations Championship rugby finals to be hosted in London then Qatar

London is set to be the first host of finals in the Rugby Nations Championship in 2026

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw: champions New Zealand to face Ireland

Women’s Rugby World Cup holders New Zealand have been drawn in the same pool as Ireland for next year’s tournament in England

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick struggles to cast off shadow of uncertainty after coaching exits

Coach could have done with drawing a line under staffing reshuffle but his backroom team still remains up in the air

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