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Thursday, Jul 4

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Rugby union is not about to collapse, despite what the NRL keeps telling us

www.watoday.com.au

A new era starts under new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt on Saturday against Wales.

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South Africa vs Ireland: Rassie Erasmus names 12 World Cup final starters to face tourists in first Test | Rugby Union News

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Rassie Erasmus has named 12 starters from the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in South Africa’s team to play Ireland in the first of two highly anticipated home Tests at Loftus Stadium on Saturday. Only full-back Willie le Roux, No 8 Kwagga…

10

Rugby Union Daily

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This episode is all about the All Blacks as Scott Robertson announces his first team.

Wednesday, Jul 3

18

Rugby union star George Ford set to make rugby league move at 35 years of age

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RUGBY union star George Ford is set to make a move to rugby league when he hits 35 years of age. That’s according to his...

15

Jack Rowell, former England and Bath rugby union head coach, dies aged 87

www.theguardian.com

Steve Borthwick has led tributes to the former England and Bath head coach Jack Rowell after his death at the age of 87. Rowell coached England from 1994 to 1997, overseeing 21 victories in 29 Tests and reaching the 1995 World Cup semi…

What 'superstar' Regan Grace needs to learn in rugby union

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The former rugby league star is looking to impress after switching codes.

08

Rugby Union Daily

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Chris, Tom and GRO battle time zones and technical issues as the Nations pod returns.

Tuesday, Jul 2

11

Rugby Union Daily

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Chris is in the England hotel as Steve Borthwick names his team for the first Test.

01

Nawaqanitawase, Gordon set for early rugby exit

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The Sydney Roosters are expected to get their hands on rugby union convert Mark Nawaqanitawase early, but have ruled out rushing him into NRL action.

Monday, Jul 1

19

Scottish Rugby admit '35 jobs potentially at risk'

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Scottish Rugby have revealed that 35 jobs are at risk at the union as they undergo a financial 'reset' due to losses sustained in recent seasons.

15

Meet R&A’s New CEO Mark Darbon: His Personal Life, Rugby Legacy & Other Details Explored

There is a new integral name in the golf community! Mark Darbon has gained fame for being a prominent influence over one of England’s leading rugby union clubs. However, as the man enters the golf world as the new Chief Executive Officer…

04

Rugby Union Daily

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Chris, Danny & Ashy preview a bumper summer with Jamie George and Nick Tompkins.

Thursday, Jun 27

12

I'm a British rugby union expert and I went to my first State of Origin game: Here's everything I learnt about the most brutal rivalry in sport... and why we need to bring it to the UK

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CHRIS FOY IN MELBOURNE: For this State of Origin first-timer; the event did not disappoint. It is a wild ride of a viewing experience.

Wednesday, Jun 26

07

New Zealand rugby union player Shayne Philpott dies after ‘medical event’, aged 58

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Tributes are flowing for former New Zealand rugby union player Shayne ‘Rita’ Philpott. Philpott died on Tuesday after suffering what The New Zealand Herald called a “medical event”, while messages from loved ones suggested it was a heart…

Tuesday, Jun 25

12

Stuart Hogg included on list of worst divers in rugby, Nigel Owens embarrassed him

www.ruck.co.uk

The issue of diving in rugby union has long sparked intense debate and controversy. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Over the…

Monday, Jun 24

21

Rugby Union Daily

www.bbc.co.uk

Huw Jones is back after Glasgow won the URC, plus we talk England, Wales PWR & Baa Baas.

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Warren Gatland 'excited' by his Wales squad for July's tour of Australia after calling up Bath code-crosser Regan Grace... who has not yet played a competitive game of rugby union

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Former rugby league star Grace is poised to win a first international cap for Wales in Australia next month despite not having played a competitive game of union at club level.

Wales pick winger for Australia tour with no competitive rugby union experience

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Regan Grace will be part of Wales’ 34-player squad in Australia this summer, despite having never played a top-flight game of rugby union.

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Rugby league convert Regan Grace gets Wales call-up for Australia tour

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Wales coach Warren Gatland on Monday named former rugby league star Regan Grace in his injury-hit 34-man squad for a rugby union tour of Australia.Grace, 27, is a former rugby league player who switched codes in 2022 but he has been…

Rugby League convert Regan Grace gets shock Wales call-up for Australia tour

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Grace has only played two senior games of union for his club Bath.