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Wrestlers’ welfare has improved since the 1990s – but they still have a fight on their hands

In the recent Netflix docuseries Mr. McMahon (2024), former wrestler and bodybuilder Tony Atlas claimed: “We would have been looked upon, in today’s society, as some of the worst human beings walking the face of the Earth.”

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Warren Gatland aims for one last miracle before 150th game with Wales

The coach whose enduring belief that the next match is always winnable is not ready to abandon all hope just yet

The Guardian - UK

Warren Gatland still up for Wales test as Mee and Edwards receive Six Nations call-ups

Warren Gatland insists he is still up for the challenge of reviving Welsh rugby fortunes after naming his squad for the Six Nations

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Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland

The New Zealander is under huge pressure following a record 12 successive Test defeats.

The Independent UK

Joe Marler to lead talks with RFU and clubs over England player welfare

Former England international has been appointed as performance director for Team England Rugby and will represent Test players

The Guardian - UK

Gregor Townsend pays tribute to Scotland great Peter Brown

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend expressed heartfelt condolences and admiration for the rugby legend.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland rugby star Adam Hastings banned from driving for motoring offences

The fly-half received a six-month ban and fines totalling £618 for the offences in Gloucestershire and London.

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Women’s FA Cup: talking points from the weekend’s fourth-round action

Vivianne Miedema and Lauren James return from injury as Villa hit nine and Cheltenham’s historic run comes to an end

The Guardian - UK

Triple threat: wildcard's unusual path to Open success

Wildcard James McCabe is grateful to have dual rugby great Sonny Bill Williams in his corner as the Australian scored a maiden grand slam win in Melbourne.

AAP

Morgan's Super move a bonus as Reds restock

Waratahs triple premiership winner Layne Morgan has landed in the laps of the Queensland Reds as a prize Super Rugby Women's addition.

AAP

Folau's D-Rocks succumb to Lupus in yet another loss

Former Wallaby Israel Folau scored a try but his Urayasu D-Rocks suffered a fourth straight defeat in Japanese rugby, losing to Brave Lupus Tokyo.

AAP

First Minister joins calls for disgraced Stuart Hogg to be stripped of MBE

JOHN Swinney has voiced support over calls to have a former Scotland Rugby captain’s royal honours stripped.

The National (Scotland)

RFU to hold special general meeting after Six Nations over Bill Sweeney future

The SGM will take place in March or April after a U-turn from the RFU.

The Independent UK

Bill Sweeney’s RFU fate to be decided after Six Nations following U-turn

Bill Sweeney’s fate as the Rugby Football Union’s chief executive will be decided shortly after the Six Nations following an embarrassing U-turn from the governing body

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The Independent UK

Aberavon seek to ‘provide hope’ in Port Talbot as they make Challenge Cup return

The club are back in the competition for the first time in over two decades.

The Guardian - UK

Europe is testing ground as Borthwick looks for Six Nations winning blend

With Alex Mitchell back at scrum-half, England could turn their opener in Dublin into the start of a successful campaign

The Independent UK

Ilona Maher to start Bristol’s clash with Exeter on Sunday

The 28-year-old is the world’s most popular rugby player on social media with over eight million followers.

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Novak Djokovic, FA Cup and Zoe Aldcroft

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The Guardian - UK

Qatar Airways agrees £80m sponsorship deal for rugby union’s Nations Championship

Qatar Airways has agreed a deal to become title sponsors of the new Nations Championship, underlining rugby union’s determination to secure investment from the Middle East

The Independent UK

Former RFU remuneration chief defends Bill Sweeney’s bonus payments amid record loss

Sweeney remains under serious pressure after uproar around the paying of a bonus of nearly £400,000 in a year that the RFU made a significant loss

The Independent UK

Man and woman charged with murder after baby dies in cardiac arrest

A 26-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman have been charged after the baby was found critically ill at a home in Rugby, Warwickshire

AAP

Western Force hand injured Kurtley Beale a lifeline

Injured utility back Kurtley Beale has returned to the Force with the hope of playing as an injury-replacement player in the latter stages of the 2025 season.

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Hogg was a world class Scottish rugby player who now has to relocate his moral compass

The former national rugby union captain has been spared jail for the domestic abuse of his estranged wife, Gill, after courts painted a grim picture of his off-pitch behaviour

The Guardian - UK

‘Phenomenal’ Zoe Aldcroft named England women’s rugby union captain

Zoe Aldcroft has been installed as England women’s captain for 2025, taking over from Marlie Packer, and is set to lead John Mitchell’s side into the World Cup

The Independent UK

Rugby star Stuart Hogg given payback order and supervision for domestic abuse

The 32-year-old admitted domestic abuse against his estranged wife over the course of five years.

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