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Plum review – Brendan Cowell triumphs as a rugby league player off the rails

Based on its star’s novel of the same name, the series about recovery and redemption is affecting, poetic and anything but cheesy

The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - UK

Ireland criticise 20-minute red card ahead of controversial trial in autumn Tests

France have also come out against changes to rugby’s on-field disciplinary system

The Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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 Guardian - UK

When does the love of the game outweigh the cost? ABC’s Plum brings rugby league’s concussion crisis to the fore

Brendan Cowell’s 2021 novel Plum has expertly wed two seemingly unnatural partners: rugby league and poetry. Cowell’s story is both an ode of love to rugby league, and a powerful exploration of the catastrophic effects of sport-induced brain injury.

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How help of Sam Burgess nurtured PNG's next big star

Emerging PNG centre Rodrick Tai says Sam Burgess' coaching skills have helped him fulfil a dream of making it as a professional rugby league player.

AAP

This Royal and His Friends Found Tea at Windsor Castle to Be a Hilariously Disappointing Experience

"I expected big trays loaded with scones and exotic fruit tarts."

Marie Claire

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

Wallaroos embrace England challenge in Rugby World Cup

Australia's resurgent Wallaroos have been given a tough Women's Rugby World Cup draw, in a group alongside hosts and favourites England.

AAP

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

Pawa Meri: Orchids changing PNG perceptions

Original Orchid Cathy Neap sees the side's clash with Australia at Suncorp Stadium as another great leap for the fast-developing rugby league side.

AAP

Ronnie Dawson obituary

Irish hooker who captained the British & Irish Lions rugby team on their 1959 tour to Australia, New Zealand and Canada

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The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick insists England coaching changes have been ‘pretty seamless’

Joe El-Abd has taken over the defence while performing his director of rugby duties with Oyonnax until the end of the season.

The National (Scotland)

Martin Hannan: World Rugby’s law changes approved - but is time on our side?

There's several changes to World Rugby in the pipeline.

AAP

Nine-year wait: code hopper's second shot as Jillaroo

Mahalia Murphy scored a hat-trick in her sole Test for Australia in 2015, now the code hopper is happy to risk her perfect try-scoring record for a second game.

International Business Times

Rugby's Red Card Rift Splitting Opinions Across The World

Rugby union has been adept at law trial for decades, but the proposition to bring 20-minute red cards into the game was a point of disagreement between leading players on Tuesday.

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The Guardian - UK

Lawyer leading brain injury lawsuit under investigation over player recruitment

The former Wasps prop Will Green accuses Rylands Garth firm of pressuring him to lie about having dementia

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell a doubt for England squad for autumn Tests after concerning neck injury update

Mitchell has not played this season and could miss out on Steve Borthwick’s squad, which is named on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick must be bold as he looks to bigger picture for England selection

Head coach needs to hone gameplan and combinations that offer team the best chance of winning the next World Cup

Woman & Home

Carole Middleton proved that a cosy quilted jacket should never be overlooked as the perfect choice for chilly walks and pub lunches

Carole Middleton's quilted jacket is a stunning alternative to puffer coats and blazers when you want a relaxed and chic look

AAP

Jarryd Hayne joins Fiji's Pacific Championships staff

Jarryd Hayne has landed his first rugby league gig since having a sexual assault conviction overturned.

AAP

Ex-Roosters star Suaalii ready for rugby

Star convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says he has already recovered from his NRL season with the Sydney Roosters and is ready to play rugby for Australia.

The Guardian - UK

Now one of rugby league’s greatest sides, what next for Wigan Warriors?

This all-conquering team have cemented a place in the game’s folklore, but there will be no resting on their clean sweep this season

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