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Q&A: What is Team England Rugby and what has been agreed with the RFU?

TER was set up in January by England players who were concerned over the direction the game was going in.

The Independent UK

England announce first 17 recipients of new contracts as Steve Borthwick’s core squad revealed

The new ‘enhanced EPS’ contracts will give head coach Borthwick greater control over 17 players

The Independent UK

Breakaway organisation led by England stars agrees four-year contract with RFU

Team England Rugby has Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Joe Marler and Anthony Watson on its board.

The Independent UK

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Everybody wants this: Kristen Bell's rom-com character just convinced me to try the rugby shirt trend

Joanne's outfits in the Netflix show Nobody Wants This are game-changing

Woman & Home

Mike Tindall insists Royal Family don't live like Downton Abbey

Former rugby star Mike Tindall has insisted the Royal Family don't sit around like an episode of 'Downton Abbey'.

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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)

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RLPA wants more pay or no Thursday games in NRLW draw

The NRL is facing pressure from the Rugby League Players Association to compensate NRLW players for featuring in midweek matches.

AAP

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

WXV triumphs ideal World Cup preparation for England, says captain Marlie Packer

The successes have underlined England’s dominance on world stage.

The Independent UK

Squash and hockey among sports upset by Games omission

Squash and hockey have led a chorus of sports disappointed to be left off the Commonwealth Games program given their history, appeal and venue availability.

AAP

Diving, rugby and cricket axed from 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow have stepped in as emergency hosts of a streamlined Games

Evening Standard

England face USA in 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

The Red Roses are aiming for glory on home soil.

The Independent UK

Red Roses to take on USA in Women’s Rugby World Cup opener as schedule and fixtures revealed

Hosts England also face Samoa and Australia in Pool A

The Independent UK

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Wallaroos avoid England in Rugby World Cup opener

The Wallaroos will take on Samoa in their opening match of next year's Women's Rugby World Cup, building up to a crunch clash with heavyweight hosts England.

The Independent UK

Hockey, squash and diving not included in 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

There will also be no triathlon, T20 cricket badminton or rugby sevens in the scaled down Games.

The Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

Harry Potter named in Australia squad for November Tests

Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been named in the party by coach Joe Schmidt.

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AAP

Australians committed to Glasgow Games success: Thomas

The Australian team is set to embrace the new model of Commonwealth Games, after key sports such as hockey and rugby sevens were axed from Glasgow 2026.

AAP

Suaalii set for Wallabies Test debut on UK tour

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been named in the Wallabies squad for the spring tour, less than a month after playing his final NRL game for the Sydney Roosters.

The Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

Wales head coach Warren Gatland not seeking to ‘protect my own backside’

Fiji, Australia and South Africa await Wales, who have not won a Test match since the 2023 World Cup, in the upcoming Autumn Nations Series.

The Independent UK

Wales recall host of senior figures to squad for Autumn Nations Series

Warren Gatland has included two uncapped players in a 35-man squad captained by hooker Dewi Lake

The Independent UK

Wales boss Warren Gatland calls up uncapped duo ahead of autumn internationals

Blair Murray and Freddie Thomas have got the nod.

The National (Scotland)

Stuart Hogg misses court appearance ahead of domestic abuse trial

FORMER Scotland rugby international Stuart Hogg did not attend a court hearing ahead of a forthcoming trial in which he is accused of domestic abuse…

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