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‘So much pain’: England and Lions wing Anthony Watson retires due to injury

The England and British & Irish Lions winger Anthony Watson has retired from rugby aged 30 on medical grounds

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow, Scotland, the Lions? The unstoppable rise of ‘Huwipulotu’ duo

Giving them a compound name indicates level established by centre pairing Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones

The Guardian - UK

Anthony Watson happy with achievements as injury brings end to playing career

The Leicester wing won 56 England caps and played in five Lions Tests.

The Independent UK

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England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby due to injury

Capped 56 times internationally, Watson toured twice with the British and Irish Lions

The Independent UK

Pressure to be Wallabies' saviour no sweat for Suaalii

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says he's not daunted by the expectations of reviving the Wallabies and leading them to victory over the British and Irish Lions.

AAP

'It's madness': Suaalii won't revive Waratahs alone

The NSW Waratahs can't solely rely on Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to fire them up the Super Rugby ladder, new coach Dan McKellar says.

AAP

France rugby boss Galthié names Argentina rape case duo in Six Nations squad

French rugby union chiefs on Wednesday named the players accused of raping a 39-year-old woman in Argentina during the summer tour of South America in the 42-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations tournament.

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Ilona Maher: Bristol Bears stint can help me ‘fit seamlessly’ into USA team

Ilona Maher said the measure of success with Bristol for her would be if she has ‘caught up’ with the USA 15s team for this year’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Scots' captain Tuipulotu to lead Aussies in Six Nations

Sione Tuipulotu, Jack Dempsey, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Monty Ioane make up a powerful Australian brigade in the Six Nations rugby championship.

AAP

Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game

The American has a social media following of over eight million people.

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future

Appointed England captain ahead of a vital Six Nations, Itoje looks set to lead Steve Borthwick’s side through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

George Skivington surprised by Gloucester duo’s absence from Wales squad

Gloucester backs Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn failed to win Warren Gatland’s Six Nations vote.

The Independent UK

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.”

The Conversation

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

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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

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend pays tribute to Scotland great Peter Brown

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

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Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

AAP

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.

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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.

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