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Wednesday, May 22

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Joe Schmidt is the coaching mastermind that Australian Rugby needs, but is he enough with the game’s structural issues?

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Administrators are trying to rejuvenate rugby union in Australia but will Schmidt's appointment be a case of ‘same, same but different’?

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International rugby player loses all feeling in his legs after collapsing during match

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An international rugby player has been diagnosed with a rare and serious condition after collapsing during a game. Errol Carter was making his debut for Turkey’s senior rugby union team last month when he “lost all strength, control and…

Tuesday, May 21

16

Ireland back Zebo to retire from rugby at end of season

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Irish back Simon Zebo will retire from rugby at the end of the season, the Irish Rugby Union announced on Tuesday."After much thought, I've decided that this season will be my last playing the game I love," Zebo said in the statement.

New Zealand rugby players’ union threatens split with governing body over competing reform proposals

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NZRPA says it will set up a new governing body for the game if proposed reforms are blocked by the country’s provincial unions later this month.

Monday, May 20

23

Rugby Union Weekly: The Sale Avalanche

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Chris and Ashy chat to Sale's Ben Curry and look ahead to the Champions Cup final.

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Rugby’s concussion lawsuit will not go to trial until 2025 at earliest

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A trial date in the concussion lawsuit involving dozens of players including World Cup winners Steve Thompson, Phil Vickery and Mark Regan against rugby union’s authorities will not be set until 2025 at the earliest.

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WTF Waratahs: Rugby union’s sleeping giant remains stranded at rock bottom

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The Tahs packed out stadiums and tasted the ultimate success 10 years ago but a return to the glory days has never been further away

WTF Waratahs: rugby union’s sleeping giant remain stranded at rock bottom | Angus Fontaine

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The Tahs packed out stadiums and tasted the ultimate success 10 years ago but a return to the glory days has never been further away

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Today’s rugby news as Gatland reveals findings of own review into Six Nations disaster

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Here are your rugby morning headlines for Monday, May 20. Gatland still has WRU’s backing after delivering Six Nations review Nigel Walker has confirmed that Wales coach Warren Gatland still has the backing of the Welsh Rugby Union board…

08

Sale Sharks might grind out results but their continued success is crucial for rugby union in North

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Imagine being appointed the marketing manager for Sale. As you briefly survey the sporting landscape in your locality, you note with some trepidation, if not dismay, you have the following competing sporting properties within about an hour…

04

Tony Ward: Leinster’s ‘total rugby’ could land decisive blow in clash with Toulouse, the Real Madrid of the oval ball

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Given that the game only went professional in 1995, rugby union has had quite some catching up to do on its round ball equivalent. Whereas the original European Cup for soccer came into being in 1956, it was 40 years later, in 1996 in…

Friday, May 17

17

Radio Times top 10 rugby union players of all-time list, fans can’t believe

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Warning: the following article will annoy you. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The following article will trigger you. The following will make…

Thursday, May 16

20

If football can ditch referee technology, why can’t rugby?

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With the Premier League forced to reevaluate the use of the Video Assistant Referee in the wake of Wolves’ stunner of an announcement on Wednesday, bidding to scrap the system after five years, what better time for rugby union to…

Wednesday, May 15

04

Wales international warns fans will walk away from Welsh rugby unless something is done now

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Former Wales centre Tom Shanklin has called on the Welsh Rugby Union to show some vision or risk turning more fans away from the game in this country. All four Welsh sides lost in the United Rugby Championship on the weekend. According to…

Tuesday, May 14

02

Rugby Union Weekly

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Ashy, Ugo and Sara look ahead to final round of the Premiership season.

Monday, May 13

17

10 best rugby union players in the world right now [Ranked]

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In the bustling landscape of rugby talent today, pinpointing the top players is no easy feat. Yet, the Radio Times has taken on the challenge, aiming to craft a definitive list of the current top 10 rugby stars globally. Join the RUCK’s…

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10 best rugby union players in the world right now [Ranked]

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In the bustling landscape of rugby talent today, pinpointing the top players is no easy feat. Yet, the Radio Times has taken on the challenge, aiming to craft a definitive…

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'I had my time' - All Blacks captain Cane to step away from international rugby

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"New Zealand rugby union captain Sam Cane will step away from the international game at the end of 2024, when he will take up a three-year contract with Suntory Goliath in Japan. The flanker hopes to play a part in this summer\u0027s Tests…

Friday, May 10

World Rugby reduce scrums among number of major new laws, David Flatman slams changes

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In a bid to enhance the spectacle of rugby union, World Rugby has unveiled a trio of law amendments set to come into force from July 1, with England’s upcoming…

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Taiwan rugby eyes return to glory days and challenging Asia’s elite with Unions Cup in Singapore next month

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Taiwan were once consistently among the top four teams, but have languished in lower echelons since 2008. Unions Cup in Singapore represents chance to restore programme.