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Friday, May 31

05

Rugby union cops another body blow as the Melbourne Rebels are axed. How can the sport bounce back?

theconversation.com

Rugby union in Australia is lurching from crisis to crisis, and needs change in terms of ‘the three Rs’ – rules, revenue and reform.

Thursday, May 30

23

Provincial Unions reject NZ Rugby’s governance proposal

sportsnewsuk.com

The Provincial Unions have rejected New Zealand Rugby’s proposed governance reform and passed their own watered-down version. NZ Rugby’s “Proposal 1”, backed by the NZ Rugby Players’ Association and the NZ Māori Rugby Board, and…

14

A rugby fans poll has ranked sport’s five biggest d***heads

www.ruck.co.uk

For every positive force in rugby union, there is an equally strong negative force to maintain balance. A yin to their yang. For every hero, there’s a villain. While watching…

12

Rugby stars start charity to support ex-players

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Ten rugby union stars start a charity, the Global Rugby Players Foundation, to support players after they retire from the game.

11

Top 10 Fastest Rugby Players of All Time: Jonny May Makes the List

www.ruck.co.uk

In the high-octane world 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…

10

‘Don’t want to be a one-trick pony’: Suaalii clarifies rugby future after Origin selection triggers backflip speculation

www.theroar.com.au

State of Origin selection has not prompted second thoughts from Joseph Suaalii as he strives to emulate cross-code superstars Israel Folau and Sonny Bill Williams in proving himself as much more than a “one-trick pony”. Addressing his…

09

NZ rugby in danger of split as provinces win bitter vote

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NEWS: A bid for wholesale reform of New Zealand Rugby's governing body was rejected by heartland unions on Thursday, threatening to throw the game into disarray in the rugby-mad nation.

07

NZ rugby on brink of civil war after governance vote

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The unions against a proposed leadership structure that would feature only independent board members, as advised by a governance review.

NZ rugby ‘burning’ after bitter vote

www.sarugbymag.co.za

A bid for wholesale reform of New Zealand rugby’s governing body was rejected by heartland unions, threatening to throw the game into disarray in the rugby-mad nation.

06

New Zealand rugby in danger of split as provinces win bitter vote

uk.sports.yahoo.com

A bid for wholesale reform of New Zealand rugby's governing body was rejected by heartland unions on Thursday, threatening to throw the game into disarray in the rugby-mad nation.It raises the prospect of professional players including…

Debt-laden Melbourne Rebels kicked out of Super Rugby

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Rugby Australia on Thursday rejected a consortium's bid to take over the debt-laden Melbourne Rebels and shut down the club after 14 seasons in Super Rugby."Since the Rebels' inaugural year in 2011, MRRU (Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union Pty…

04

Rugby Union Weekly

www.bbc.co.uk

Ashy and Chris chat to some of the Premiership's biggest names at the RPA awards.

02

Live sport updates: New Zealand Rugby’s SGM vote – Proposal 2 passed

sportsnewsuk.com

A result is in New Zealand Rugby’s long-awaited governance vote and it appears the battle between players and the provincial unions will go on. Proposal 2, the structure put forward by the country’s provincial unions. has prevailed after…

New Zealand rugby set for conflict as provincial unions reject NZR's recommendations

www.rugbypass.com

The provincial unions have rejected NZR's 'Proposal 1' governance changes, instead voting in 'Proposal 2' at the New Zealand Rugby special general meeting held in Wellington today.

Tuesday, May 28

23

Rugby’s route back to relevance: More back stabbing, vicious boardroom sagas, and Evil Emperor Waugh

www.theroar.com.au

Every week, two things occupy the minds of rugby fans in this part of the world. The first is the question of how, exactly, are we to revive the popularity of the sport of rugby union in this great nation which has such a sporadically…

16

Breakaway threat by players’ union looms as New Zealand Rugby votes on competing proposals about leadership structure

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Power brokers will vote on a new leadership structure but the players’ association has threatened to form a rebel body if the provinces get their way.

02

New Zealand rugby has an excess of talent with nowhere to go

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Rugby league and the NRL's talent raid on rugby union schools has garnered much press as the popularity of the Warriors has boomed in recent years.

Monday, May 27

17

Rugby Union Weekly

www.bbc.co.uk

Chris chats with all four DORs ahead of the Premiership semi-finals.

15

Former Malaysia Rugby Union employee charged with using 58 forged cheques of over RM2m

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A former employee of the Malaysia Rugby Union (MRU) pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court h...

Sunday, May 26

13

Presenter Laura Woods reveals she used to play rugby union in unexpected position

www.ruck.co.uk

Former TalkSport breakfast presenter Laura Woods has revealed that she used to play rugby union while at school when speaking on her show last year. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and…