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Former England rugby player believed to have died after trying to cross river

Northumbria Police said Tom Voyce is believed to have gone into the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland.

The Independent UK

Former England rugby star Tom Voyce feared dead after going missing during Storm Darragh

His car was discovered in the River Aln and it is believed he was swept away while trying to escape

The Independent UK

Tom Voyce missing: Ex England rugby player feared dead after car went into River Aln following night out

Voyce, 43, who played for clubs including Bath and London Wasps, is believed to have been swept away trying to cross Abberwick Ford

Evening Standard

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French rugby players are cleared of sexual assault in Argentina

An Argentine court has dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against two professional French rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in the country earlier this year

The Independent UK

Argentine court dismisses rape charges against French rugby players

Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou had been under investigation for an alleged aggravated rape since July

The Independent UK

Unselfish yeomanry who carried England home deserved better from rugby

Sobering footage from documentary Unbreakable on England’s Rugby World Cup heroes shows why they have launched a campaign to aid retired players

The Guardian - UK

Rugby Australia sets out bold plan to return to top of the sport amid fears over jobs cuts

RA reveals five-year strategic goal to be world’s No 1 rugby nation with strong broadcast revenues needed to boost finances for ‘golden decade’

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Rugby Australia targets Bledisloe glory in bold plan

While Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt could make a contract call this week, Rugby Australia has revealed an ambitious plan to return the code to its glory days.

AAP

Wallaroos to play seven Tests to prepare for World Cup

After claiming their first ever silverware in 2024, the Wallaroos will look to build on their success heading into the Women's Rugby World Cup next year.

AAP

Olympic champion Roje Stona leaves discus to attempt NFL career

Olympic discus champion Roje Stona is the latest high-profile athlete to switch sports and attempt to establish a career in the NFL

The Guardian - US

NRL convert among Australia's latest NFL hopefuls

Newcastle development player and former North Queensland winger Laitia Moceidreke will join Wallaby Jordan Petaia in an international NFL talent camp.

AAP

The dark and difficult legacy of England’s 2003 World Cup triumph

Two decades on from their triumph in Sydney, many of Clive Woodward’s World Cup-winning squad are struggling

The Independent UK

We must educate sporting leaders to look beyond toxic win-at-all-costs approaches

Danny Care’s whistleblowing suggests there remains a too much of a grey area between tough training, bullying and abuse

The Guardian - UK

All Blacks prop eligible for Wallabies after Reds deal

Chiefs veteran Aidan Ross has signed a two-year Super Rugby deal with Queensland, with the Australia-born prop eligible for the Wallabies.

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Levi upstaged as USA repeat Olympic win over Aussies

Australia's rugby women have been beaten in the semi-finals of the Cape Town Sevens, losing their Olympic rematch with the USA.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby coach whose Scotland team scored famous 33-6 victory over England

Derrick Grant, who has died aged 86, was a totemic figure in Scottish rugby who left an indelible mark on the game over many years, firstly as an…

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‘I’m loving it’: why so many English players feel the pull of French rugby

The former Quins prop Will Collier tells Robert Kitosn he is revelling in Castres fans’ passion and other benefits of life in southern France

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Sports quiz of the week: scoring streaks, goalkeeping heroics and reality TV

Test your knowledge of the week in football, rugby union, cricket, NFL and more

The Independent UK

Jordie Barrett, a new broadcaster and five things to watch on the Champions Cup’s opening weekend

24 teams will be vying for victory in club rugby’s most prestigious competition

The Independent UK

Breakthrough Springboks star Aphelele Fassi: ‘My return was a surprise but I’m just trying to be myself’

Exclusive interview: After a brief taste of Test rugby in 2021, full-back Fassi has fought his way back into the Springboks side to become a driving force in South Africa’s evolution

The National (Scotland)

Scotland Six Nations ticket sale postponed after 'bot attack'

Scottish Rugby have confirmed the scheduled public sale of Six Nations tickets has been postponed after a bot attack.

The Guardian - AU

The curious case of South Sudanese streets named after Australian rugby league greats

Darren Lockyer Road, Mal Meninga Drive, Arthur Beetson Way … either the game has really taken off in Juba, or someone’s having a laugh. We launch an investigation to find out

The Independent UK

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg handed lengthy non-harassment order for contacting estranged wife

Sentencing of the ex-Scotland international for abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years has been deferred until 9 January

Evening Standard

Ex-Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg sentenced to non-harassment order

He will be further sentenced in January after admitting domestic abuse against his estranged wife.

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