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Thursday, Jun 13

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IRFU chief David Humphreys reveals major shift in Irish rugby strategy

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Former Ulster and Ireland out-half David Humphreys is the new performance director at the Irish Rugby Football Union

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Former England star Jack Nowell set for dramatic career change after rugby union

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In case you might catch a rugby legend enjoying a pint or mingling at a local pub (it does happen), here’s a list of the pubs they own across the…

04

‘Super Rugby’s dying on its arse’: Eddie Jones’ brutal verdict on game’s domestic crisis

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Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says rugby union is “not financially sustainable” in its current form and needs to innovate to survive at domestic level across the world. Jones, who returns to international coaching with Japan when they…

Wednesday, Jun 12

22

Get your house in order, EP Rugby warned as Saru calls for emergency elections

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Infighting forces Mandela Bay Development Agency to reconsider relations with local union

10

Titans statement: Wallabies' Carter Gordon quits union for NRL

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Last weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final loss at the Hurricanes was Carter’s last match for the Melbourne Rebels as the club is now closing after 14 seasons.

Wallabies star Carter Gordon turns back on rugby union and joins NRL’s Titans

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Gold Coast have pulled off a stunning signing coup with Wallabies five-eighth Carter Gordon to join the club in another huge blow to Australian rugby. The 23-year-old, who will join the Titans next year until the end of 2026, was a key…

Tuesday, Jun 11

21

RFU opens books to Team England Rugby as player contract talks reach key stage

The Rugby Football Union has opened up its books to Team England Rugby Ltd as talks over future player contracts reach a key stage. England

13

The Breakdown | The highlights and lowlights of the 2023-24 rugby union season

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The World Cup in France delivered several classic knockout ties and there were a few unexpected stories off the pitch

The highlights and lowlights of the 2023-24 rugby union season

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The World Cup in France delivered several classic knockout ties and there were a few unexpected stories off the pitch

Monday, Jun 10

23

Why Joseph Suaalii’s headline moment of madness might be the saving of rugby league

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When referee Ashley Klein pointed Joseph Suaalii up the Accor Stadium tunnel last Wednesday night, there were many fans imploring Suaalii to keep walking, all the way to Waratahs HQ in Daceyville. That will happen soon enough; Suaalii’s…

Rugby Union Weekly podcast: England summer squad pod

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Steve Borthwick is on the pod to discuss his 36-man squad for the summer.

Sunday, Jun 9

14

NFL superstar's new warning to rugby convert Louis Rees-Zammit

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NFL superstar Travis Kelce has issued a warning to Louis Rees-Zammit as the rugby union convert attempts to transition to American football.

04

Rugby Union Weekly

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Chris, Ashy and Matt Dawson bring you reaction to Northampton's first title in 10 years.

Saturday, Jun 8

17

Rugby unites to remember Rob Burrow

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Rugby league and rugby union come together on their biggest days of the season to pay tribute to Rob Burrow.

Wayne Barnes demands rugby make three changes to ‘improve rugby’

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Retired rugby referee Wayne Barnes has spilled the beans on what he believes are three game-changing alterations that could elevate rugby union to unprecedented heights. RUCK’s 2024 Guinness Six Nations content powered by…

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Uganda to Host 2024 Rugby Africa Cup Featuring Eight Nations

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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://newsghana.com.gh/uganda-to-host-2024-rugby-africa-cup-featuring-eight-nations/Eight national teams will tussle it out in the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup slated to take place…

04

What happens now? The next steps for rugby’s impossible jigsaw

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Provincial unions take charge: Adoption of Proposal 2 leads to a new nine-person board by mid-August. Governance overhaul: Current board members can reapply, with significant changes to the governance structure. Power shift: Provincial…

Thursday, Jun 6

23

Courtney Lawes won’t let sons play rugby: he’s explained why

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Courtney Lawes has told the Rugby Football Union he will not let his sons play professional rugby in the current climate. Having experienced several injuries throughout his remarkable career, the…

20

Rugby Union Weekly

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Finn Russell and Courtney Lawes are both on the pod ahead of the Premiership final.

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Rugby league's send-off rule is harsh because it has to be

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With Joseph Suaali'i's send off virtually deciding State of Origin I, discussion has turned to introducing rugby union's 20-minute rule. Here's why that won't work in rugby league.