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Steelers suffer early wheelchair rugby blow in GB loss

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The Steelers' bid for Paralympic wheelchair rugby glory hangs by a thread after slumping to defeat at the hands of Great Britain.

Edinburgh Rugby's new internationalist welcomes fresh competition for jersey

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Arrival of Tuipulotu and Scott adds energy and experience

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World’s Most Followed Rugby Player Featured as the Cover Star of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition

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Ilona Maher not only became the world’s most-followed rugby player but also emerged as an Olympic hero in Paris last month by leading the U.S. rugby team to a historic…

Women's rugby codes need to share talent for mutual benefit

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The NRLW continues to position itself as the premier rugby competition in Australia with an ongoing influx of rugby 7s players opting to compete in the 2024 season.

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Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher praised after earning Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover

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‘This is the type of woman you want to see on these covers!’ one comment on Instagram reads

Rugby star makes honest Love Island admission as he bids to end Super League exile

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Ireland winger Keanan Brand, 25, featured on the TV reality show last year and admitted it derailed his rugby league career - but he's back on track now for the in-form Super League side

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They call it ‘murderball.’ Wheelchair rugby isn’t for the faint of heart.

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Wheelchair rugby, also known as murderball, is a young, but fast-growing sport. Learn about some Team USA players at the Paris Paralympics and why it’s popular.

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Paralympic Updates: United States, Aoki Defeat Canada in Wheelchair Rugby

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The United States opened group play and its Paris Paralympics appearance in wheelchair rugby with a 51-48 win over rival Canada at Champ-de-Mars Arena.

Wheelchair rugby's Aoki keen to emulate 'role model' Maher at Paralympics

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USA wheelchair rugby veteran Chuck Aoki said on Thursday he wants to emulate women's sevens Olympics superstar Ilona Maher and her social media feats during the ongoing Paralympics. She really took it upon herself to build the brand of her…

MLR Weekly: Old Glory DC Co-Owner Chris Dunlavey, MLR Draft Analysis, Steve Lewis re Rugby Town 7s

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – From the MLR Draft to Major League Rugby players partaking in the Rugby Town 7s, this MLR Weekly episode has Old Glory

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Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Rees-Zammit arrived at the facility…

Rugby Championship live streams 2024: How to watch rugby online, round 3

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The Rugby Championship live streams will see who. Here's how to watch Rugby Championship 2024 online, wherever you are and for free.

Cobus Reinach downplays pressure talk on Bok with 'rugby in his blood'

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South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus scoffed at the idea of dropping rookie flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to the bench this weekend against the All Blacks, emphasising that they have been building towards this moment for him all year.

“Oasis Style Returns” – Top 10 Unexpected Rugby Returns from Retired Players

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One thing that hardly anyone had written down on their 2024 bingo card, was the announced comeback tour of legendary indie rock band Oasis. Noel and Liam Gallagher look to…

‘Gutted’: Wheelchair rugby team’s comeback hits hurdle

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It was a high-pressure game for Australia’s Steelers. Ella Sabljak, one of three women on the team, cradled her head in her hands at one point, worried she’d let the team down before bouncing back.

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Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher scores Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover: ‘Strength is beautiful’

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The Olympic bronze medalist is the latest star to the grace the the mag, showing fans her "beast, beauty brains" in its September 2024 digital issue.

Scam alert! SA Rugby issues warning over Springbok merch

SA Rugby has issued a warning to rugby supporters to be aware of online websites claiming to sell official Springbok merchandise.

Director of rugby Mather leaves Trailfinders Women

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Trailfinders Women's director of rugby Giselle Mather leaves the club by mutual consent after a "difference in philosophy".

Church agrees to dialogue with rugby club in Foxrock playing fields row

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Breakthrough follows vote by Geraldines P Moran GAA members ‘comprehensively’ backing million euro purchase of five-acre site

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SA Rugby issue 'urgent' warning to Springbok fans

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SA Rugby has issued an urgent warning to online shoppers about fraudulent websites posing as the official Springbok store on social media.