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“Shortest Retirement in History” – Dane Coles On His Unexpected Life in Japan, Richie Mo’unga’s All Blacks Future & Changing Super Rugby

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When Dane Coles returned to New Zealand from the 2023 Rugby World Cup, he hung up his silver medal with his boots seemingly set to follow. After a decorated career…

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Scrums banned from free-kicks, 20-min red cards and shotclocks: World Rugby tries to speed up the game

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Seven months after the Springboks sensationally elected for a scrum from a mark inside their 22-metre line during their run to a fourth Webb Ellis Cup, World Rugby has tweaked the law to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Springboks fullback…

Thursday, May 9

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England’s Sam Burgess calls ex-coach ‘a snake’ over 2015 Rugby World Cup chaos

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Sam Burgess called his ex-club coach Mike Ford a “snake” and accused him of “sabotage” as he opened up about England’s disastrous 2015 Rugby World Cup. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the…

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World Rugby BANS Springboks’ famous World Cup move

World Rugby has officially outlawed the Springboks' famous or infamous — depending how you look at it — scrum call off a mark.

Wednesday, May 8

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Wallaroos' McKenzie's work with World Cup winner adds kicking edge

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Turning to a World Cup winner in pursuit of a Super Rugby Women's title, Wallaroos flyhalf Arabella McKenzie is ready to bring her improved kicking game to the international stage.

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Manu Tuilagi could swap nations for the next Rugby World Cup after making himself ineligible for England

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Manu Tuilagi, headed for France, acknowledged he’ll miss donning the England jersey but looks forward to what lies ahead for the team. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest…

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England Rugby World Cup winner looks unrecognisable after piling on 31kg during career and losing it all over again

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A FORMER England Rugby World Cup winner looks unrecognisable after showing off his ripped physique.

England Rugby World Cup winner looks unrecognisable after piling on 31kg during career and losing it all over again

A FORMER England Rugby World Cup winner looks unrecognisable after showing off his ripped physique.

England Rugby World Cup winner looks unrecognisable after piling on 31kg during career and losing it all over again

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A FORMER England Rugby World Cup winner looks unrecognisable after showing off his ripped physique.

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2003 Rugby World Cup-winner reveals he hid deafness from Sir Clive Woodward and teammates

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Former England hooker Mark Regan has revealed his decision to hide his deafness in order to persue his Rugby World Cup dreams. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest…

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England rugby star hid deafness from everyone so he could play at World Cup

He would read lips at lineouts with his teammates and coaches unaware he was deaf

Tuesday, May 7

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Australia poised to win race to host Rugby League World Cup in 2026

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Australia are the front-runners to win the race to host the next Rugby League World Cup in 2026, with an announcement due in the near future

Australia poised to win race to host Rugby League World Cup in 2026

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Australia are the frontrunners to win the race to host the next Rugby League World Cup in 2026, with an announcement expected about the rearranged tournament in the near future, the Guardian understands.

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Courtney Lawes hailed as best in the world behind Antoine Dupont

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Courtney Lawes may have retired from international rugby, but he showed against Leinster on Saturday in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final that he is every bit as capable to still play at that standard, as he has shown all season for…

Monday, May 6

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Defending Africa Cup champs on course for World Cup 2025

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RUGBY AFRICA WRAP: South Africa and Madagascar got off to winning starts in their bid to win the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2024 and qualify for WXV 2 and Women’s World Cup 2025.

Sunday, May 5

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AI predicts Ireland to win a Rugby World Cup, but they have quite a wait

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England are predicted to win three of the next 10 Men’s Rugby World Cup’s, according to AI. Artificial Intelligence has predicted every Men’s Rugby World Cup until the year 2063…

Friday, May 3

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How Leinster became the most revered rugby club in the world

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Leinster’s ability to sell-out their Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints at the 82,300-capacity Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday within hours of going on sale elevated their box-office status to a new peak.

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Waratahs set to lose two up-and-comers ahead of Suaalii’s arrival as NSW Rugby announce $4.8m loss

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After limited opportunities over the past two years, Waratahs backs Harry Wilson and Mosese Tuipulotu will head to the United Kingdom. On Thursday it was announced that Wilson, the son of former Wallabies World Cup winner David, had signed…

Thursday, May 2

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'Major' Welsh rugby signing announced as World Cup winner's son joins from Super Rugby

The 23-year-old will add a physical edge to the Dragons backline next season after joining the Rodney Parade outfit

Wednesday, May 1

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Sports minister raised World Cup final in phone call to rugby boss

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Rugby officials have been warned the Victorian government expects an elite rugby union team to play in the state, with the future of the Melbourne Rebels to be decided on Friday as ministers weigh up a bid to stage the 2027 Rugby World Cup…