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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Lions, laws, live rights: what to look out for in the new men’s rugby union season

The Premiership kicks off on Friday but the game’s perpetual flux is sure to punctuate the breathtaking action

The Guardian - UK

Schmidt refuses to talk about bringing Bledisloe back

With an intimate knowledge of the All Blacks' firepower, the Wallabies' New Zealand coach Joe Schmidt won't talk about returning the Bledisloe Cup to Australia.

AAP

South Pacific nations back PNG NRL bid, PM gives update

The PNG NRL bid has strategic support of South Pacific nations as Anthony Albanese said "the final details" of government funding for the bid has been reached.

AAP

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Wallabies face up to annual All Blacks examination with new reason for hope

Australia last held the Bledisloe Cup in 2002 but this time have inside knowledge while New Zealand have had a chink in their armour

The Guardian - AU

Northampton’s Ollie Sleightholme: ‘Any free time, I’ll go fishing. All weather. My missus thinks I’m a bit weird’

Saints’ England wing who hopes to reel in another Premiership title tells Gerard Meagher how angling eases the pressures of elite rugby

The Guardian - UK

Inside knowledge goes both ways, says Wallaby Schmidt

The Wallabies will tap into their coach's intel on the All Blacks, but Joe Schmidt says inside knowledge goes both ways ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener.

AAP

Roosters refuse to roll out semi-final farewell party

The Sydney Roosters' semi-final against Manly could be the last game for the club for some of the biggest names, but they're adamant it is not time to reflect.

AAP

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Coaches call for rule changes to stop red cards in rugby union ‘destroying game’

Premiership coaches want red-card protocols changed in an attempt to keep more games at fifteen players per side

The Guardian - UK

Why a British-Irish league would not be the panacea rugby needs

Let’s be brutally frank – how much would a so-called Super League really shift the dial without emotional investment?

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies batten down the hatches for All Blacks Test

The Wallabies are doing their best to ignore the outside noise as they look to bounce back from a 40-point loss to Argentina against the stewing All Blacks.

AAP

Saints eye repeat, big names gone, derby in Cardiff – Premiership talking points

The new campaign gets under way on Friday.

The Independent UK

Tom Curry: ‘The surgeon said you are probably going to retire … I just cried’

Having battled back from a career-threatening hip injury, the Sale and England flanker reflects on a newfound maturity

The Guardian - UK

Loyal Liam in the Wright place, eyes Test return

Liam Wright has spilled on his injury setbacks, planned Test return and why he decided to stay in Australian rugby despite an odd contract omission.

AAP

Premiership gears up for new season with battle for eyeballs never greater

The days of clubs recruiting A-list overseas stars are long gone but the domestic game needs to target growth and widen the audience

The Guardian - UK

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Wallaroos suffer chastening loss to Ireland in Belfast

The Wallaroos have been beaten 36-10 by lower-ranked Ireland in a one-sided women's rugby international in Belfast.

AAP

Speedster Warbrick taking his Storm game to new heights

Ahead of their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla, the Storm's Kiwi ace Will Warbrick feels his confidence is growing alongside his try-scoring tally.

The Independent UK

Red Roses and Black Ferns reignite rivalry with ‘extra edge’ at renamed Allianz Stadium

Known as Twickenham for more than 100 years, the home of English rugby begins a new era with New Zealand in London to resume this classic rivalry

AAP

Wallaroos aiming for statement win over Ireland

After missing qualifying for the top-tier WXV 1 competition, Australia's women's rugby team hope to prove they are among the world's best by beating Ireland.

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Super Rugby to feature 'lucky loser' in 2025 finals

Super Rugby will change from a top-eight finals format to a top six in 2025, with the competition featuring only 11 teams following the Rebels' axing.

The National (Scotland)

Derby opener to kick off expanded A team calendar

Edinburgh Rugby ‘A’ is set to open an expanded fixture calendar for the 2024/25 season.

The Guardian - AU

A feelgood story or the Swiss watch of rugby league? Who casual fans should follow in NRL finals

Each team in the running, their chances of winning, and who’ll give you dirty looks based on your pick

Marie Claire

King Charles Is Making His Own Royal Rules When It Comes to PDA

"A hug? Why not!"

The Independent UK

Australian rugby chief dismisses talk of one-sided British and Irish Lions series despite record defeat

The Wallabies suffered a record defeat to Argentina to spark further concern of a one-sided tour next summer

AAP

Suaalii to go straight from NRL finals to Spring Tour

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to go from the NRL finals to a Spring Tour in a little over a month, as he closes in on a Wallabies debut in Europe.

AAP

Brumbies find familiar Friend in new SuperW coach

The ACT Brumbies have made a Super Rugby Women's statement, bringing in experienced former mentor Andy Friend as head coach.

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