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Tuesday, Jun 18

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Warren Gatland insists prospect of Qatari investment in rugby 'is what the game needs' - as Wales boss tells unions to 'take the money and RUN', ahead of Qatar Airways Cup clash vs South Africa

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ALEX BYWATER: On Saturday, Wales head coach Gatland will take his team to Twickenham for a clash with double world champions South Africa with the Qatar Airways Cup on the line.

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“Backwards Step for Player Welfare” – Progressive Rugby Professor Calls Out Maro Itoje’s Inclusion for England against Japan

www.ruck.co.uk

Progressive Rugby, a non-profit rugby union lobby group, have called out the selection of Maro Itoje, for England’s Summer Series fixture against Japan. Steve Borthwick has named Itoje to start…

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Who was Connor Garden-Bachop and how old was the New Zealand Rugby star when he died? Plus cause of death explained

www.the-sun.com

NEW Zealand rugby union player Connor Garden-Bachop has died due to a ‘medical event’.

Who was Connor Garden-Bachop and how old was the New Zealand Rugby star when he died? Plus cause of death explained

NEW Zealand rugby union player Connor Garden-Bachop has died due to a ‘medical event’.

Who was Connor Garden-Bachop and how old was the New Zealand Rugby star when he died? Plus cause of death explained

www.thesun.co.uk

NEW Zealand rugby union player Connor Garden-Bachop has died due to a ‘medical event’.

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New Zealand rugby union player Connor Garden-Bachop dies aged 25

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Connor Garden-Bachop, the former Highlanders outside back, has died at the age of 25 after what has been reported as a “medical event”.

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Connor Garden-Bachop, New Zealand rugby union player, dies aged 25

www.theguardian.com

Otago Highlanders outside back Connor Garden-Bachop died on Monday at the age of 25 following a medical event, New Zealand Rugby has said.

Monday, Jun 17

00

Rugby Union Daily

www.bbc.co.uk

Danny is joining the Baa Baas and we chat to Huw Jones after Glasgow reach the URC final.

Sunday, Jun 16

11

'Dead set rugby union' pass stuns greats

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The Panthers were denied a try from a forward pass late in the second half, but the play should've been called dead before it even got there.

Friday, Jun 14

00

Digital Speaks: Technological Advancements in Rugby: Smart Mouthguards and Player Safety

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In a ground-breaking move to redefine player safety standards, Rugby Union has introduced smart mouthguard technology in an innovative approach to automatically withdraw players from the field who are suspected of sustaining head injuries.…

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Prince Harry Reveals His Top Three Favourite Rugby Players of All Time

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Prince Harry’s love of rugby union has always been there for all to see, but he has now revealed his three favourite rugby players of all-time. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community…

06

How Ireland wants to be a leader in women's rugby again

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The Irish Rugby Union, the IRFU, has made women's rugby one of its priorities as part of its new 'Inspire, Connect, Thrive' plan for 2024-2028. The strategy, described as involving “unprecedented collaboration between the IRFU and the four…

Thursday, Jun 13

18

IRFU chief David Humphreys reveals major shift in Irish rugby strategy

www.belfastlive.co.uk

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…

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

www.theroar.com.au

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

www.timeslive.co.za

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

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Titans statement: Wallabies' Carter Gordon quits union for NRL

www.rugbypass.com

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

www.theguardian.com

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

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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