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Sunday, Apr 28

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Ugwueru hat-trick and in-form Flannery lead UL Bohs to AIL Women’s final victory over Railway Union

www.independent.ie

History was created at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon as the women’s Energia All-Ireland League (AIL) final was held at the home of Irish rugby for the first time, and it was UL Bohemian who emerged triumphant.

14

Watch: NFL side Bills pick rugby union player Clayton

www.bbc.co.uk

Watch the moment Travis Clayton is selected by the Buffalo Bills in the final round of the NFL Draft.

13

Travis Clayton, former eighth-tier rugby star, chosen by Buffalo Bills in NFL draft

www.theguardian.com

Former rugby union player Travis Clayton has been selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL draft. The Englishman’s selection sees him join former Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit in American football.

Saturday, Apr 27

23

Rugby Union Weekly

www.bbc.co.uk

Sara is pitchside in Bordeaux for reaction to England's victory over France.

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Today’s rugby news as Alun Wyn Jones honours Welsh rugby chief and ex-Cardiff coach lands Italy job

sportsnewsuk.com

Here are the latest rugby headlines on Saturday, April 27. AWJ presents ex WRU chief with prestigious award Former Welsh Rugby Union commercial director Craig Maxwell has been given a Special Recognition Award. Maxwell, who has been…

Friday, Apr 26

23

Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony has been named rugby union’s dirtiest player

www.ruck.co.uk

Fans have been ranking who they consider the dirtiest players in the game today. In some cases it seems unpopularity saw them picked while other stars have been named and…

04

Railway Union continue to be at the forefront of driving women’s rugby as they look to win back AIL title

www.independent.ie

In his day job as a community rugby officer with Leinster, Stephen Costelloe works with boys and girls, a range of ages, around Fingal in a bid to grow the game and unearth future stars in an area that largely remains untapped.

Thursday, Apr 25

21

Rugby Union Weekly

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Sara, Chris and Philippa preview the final round of the Women’s Six Nations.

13

The top 10 fastest rugby players of all-time, list includes Lomu and Rees-Zammit

www.ruck.co.uk

In the adrenaline-fueled realm of Rugby Union, speed is more than just an asset; it’s a game-changer. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your…

Pride in Hull's sponsorship of International Gay Rugby team 'sets example for the rest of the nation'

The new sponsorship agreement includes both Union and Touch disciplines

Wednesday, Apr 24

19

FA lures RFU financial chief to head up women’s football – a year before home Rugby World Cup

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The Rugby Football Union will lose one of its most senior figures less than a year before the Women’s World Cup when Sue Day joins the Football Association.

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FA appoint former England rugby captain Sue Day as new director of women’s football

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Day joins from the Rugby Football Union to replace Baroness Sue Campbell

FA appoint former England rugby captain Sue Day as new director of women’s football

www.independent.co.uk

Day joins from the Rugby Football Union to replace Baroness Sue Campbell

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Fans have ranked the importance of rugby positions, the results are surprising

www.ruck.co.uk

Rugby Union is widely celebrated as the ultimate team sport, where success hinges on the seamless collaboration of its players, each assigned a vital role. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and…

08

Rugby Union Weekly

www.bbc.co.uk

Giselle Mather and Gill Burns relive England's World Cup win in 1994 with Sara Orchard.

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Inside NZ Rugby’s governance battle with provincial unions: What it means for rugby’s future – The Front Page

sportsnewsuk.com

There have been ructions in the New Zealand Rugby boardroom. Illustration / Paul Slater For eight long months, New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) biggest test has been happening behind the scenes. NZR has been at loggerheads with the provincial…

Tuesday, Apr 23

23

Joseph Suaalii Origin, NSW Blues, Zac Lomax, Brian To’o, who will play wing, rugby league news, Big sports breakfast, reaction

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The race for the two Blues’ wing positions heated up in Round 7 after Josh Addo-Carr and Zac Lomax starred for their respective teams, however one respected journalist believes another player in the hunt, doesn’t deserve to be in the…

13

Wales Rugby League statement: Richard Hibbard appointed as new CEO

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The retired 40-year-old, who toured Australia with the 2013 British and Irish Lions, enjoyed a stellar 19-year career as a union professional player.

Monday, Apr 22

19

Rugby Union Weekly podcast: The top four and the top nines

www.bbc.co.uk

Danny, Ugo and Chris talk about the top four race in the Premiership and English nines.

Sunday, Apr 21

14

Treiziste Diary: How French rugby league clubs are trying to raise awareness amid union dominance

www.totalrl.com

Raising awareness of rugby league in France is an uphill struggle due to a lack of funding, but clubs can still use their creativity to...