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England captain Jamie George’s bother plays international rugby, they could face off at World Cup

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England captain Jamie George has been a mainstay of the international rugby scene for many years, with Steve Borthwick appointing him skipper ahead of the 2024 Six Nations. Join the RUCK’s…

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In the coffin of All Blacks rugby, the Bledisloe Cup is in play

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The implosion of the once-invincible All Blacks has Wallabies fans passing the popcorn and dreaming of a Bledisloe upset.

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Police investigating after reveller rugby tackles penguin

Community left "upset" after charity penguin rugby tackled by man in bizarre act of vandalism

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Lionesses legend Karen Carney backing Women's Rugby World Cup to emulate impact of England's Euro 2022 triumph

The Birmingham star earned the last of her 144 caps in 2019, three years before Sarina Wiegman’s side memorably earned continental glory capped by victory at a sold out Wembley in the final.

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Matt Williams: Family, rugby and whales - cling to the gracefulness of passing things

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A stroll along Sydney’s coast brought a reminder of the value of spending time well

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Karen Carney backing Sunderland's role in Women's Rugby World Cup to emulate Euro 2022 triumph

The Lionesses legend earned the last of her 144 caps in 2019, three years before Sarina Wiegman’s side memorably earned continental glory capped by victory at a sold out Wembley in the final.

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Beastie noise: Why rise of Sydney’s strongest rugby club has caused a loud stir

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The resurgent Eastern Suburbs were club champions this year and are chasing their first Shute Shield since 1969 – but there is no shortage of rivals hoping they’ll stumble.

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Ellis Genge becomes the first rugby players to wear boots from a completely different sport

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Bristol Bears’ Ellis Genge is aiming to begin the new season in peak condition after becoming the first rugby player to test NFL-style boots. Earlier this week, the England vice-captain…

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Rugby young gun reveals how he beat cancer - and Wallabies World Cup hero Owen Finegan was part of the journey

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A promising footy player on the books of legendary Sydney rugby union club Randwick has revealed how he tackled cancer head on after he was diagnosed with leukaemia aged just 11.

Plans to create 'college of rugby' at borough club set to be debated

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Plans to create a "college of rugby" at a borough club are set to be debated next week

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Fittler junior considering career in rugby after Waratahs, RA offer

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It’s one of the most famous surnames in Australian rugby league. But the son of Brad Fittler could be become a star in the rival 15-man code instead.

Edo State set to host South -south Rugby League, NRFF AGM

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The Edo State Rugby Association (ESRA) has reaffirmed its readiness to host the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation’s (NRFF) 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the South South Rugby League in

East Kilbride Rugby Club boss is 'in it to win it' as he targets league crown

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Franklin Clark says West League 1 is difficult to get out of, but that's his target

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Mokoro signs two year deal with Romanian rugby club

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The diminutive player is delighted to join one of the top European rugby leagues.

All Saints, Kitondo face off in Feasssa rugby 15s semis in Uganda

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All Saints, the national champions sailed to the semi finals after finishing on top of their group.

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All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter signs with Super Rugby Pacific club

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HSBC SVNS Series sensation Leroy Carter has left the All Blacks Sevens to pursue an opportunity in Super Rugby Pacific.

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Ellis Genge becomes first player to trial NFL boots in rugby as Bristol Bears star aims to start the new campaign fitter than ever

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Genge missed his country's win over Japan and 2-0 Test series defeat by New Zealand this summer after suffering a calf injury on club duty with Bristol in May.