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Paraguay Book Repechage for Last Spot at Rugby World Cup 2027

Paraguay have written history by booking a place in repechage. Los Yacarés eliminated Brazil by winning both test matches to rise in the World Rankings and confirm their place in repechage next month. Paraguay will be one of four teams…

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‘I’ve described myself as a functioning suicidalist’ – Ex-Irish rugby fitness coach Paul Pook opens up to Sinéad Kissane

www.independent.ie

Rewind 16 years to the arena once known as the Millennium Stadium and the victory forever known as Ireland’s second Grand Slam. There was the drop-goal from Ronan O’Gara, the missed penalty by Stephen Jones, and a shared exhale of relief…

Lewis Moody delivers emotional speech alongside his two sons as England rugby legend makes first public appearance since revealing heartbreaking motor neurone disease diagnosis

www.dailymail.co.uk

NIK SIMON AT WELFORD ROAD: There were 17,000 supporters who choked up with Moody as he addressed the crowd at half-time.

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Kilmarnock swept aside by table-topping Hearts on Derek McInnes return to Rugby Park

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

A Claudio Braga quickfire double highlighted a dismal afternoon for Kilmarnock

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Strictly's Chris Robshaw opens up about 'feelings of not being good enough' as he reveals he struggled mentally after retiring from rugby

www.dailymail.co.uk

The former rugby union star, 39, played for England from 2012 until 2015 before retiring from the sport altogether in 2022.

Chinnor pull off huge comeback in wild round of Champ Rugby as Caldy and Ealing top the table

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Ealing Trailfinders and Caldy are the last remaining unbeaten teams in Champ Rugby after a wild round three.

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Tonight's rugby news as teen sensation 'on fire' and Welsh cult hero dies

www.walesonline.co.uk

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Tonight's rugby news as teen sensation 'on fire' and Welsh cult hero dies

uk.sports.yahoo.com

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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The Best Back Rows In World Rugby (Ranked 20-1)

www.ruck.co.uk

No position demands as much heart, grit, and endurance as the back row. They’re the first into contact and the last to quit — rugby’s tireless grafters and hidden playmakers.…

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The Greatest Rugby Brothers Of All-Time (Ranked 15-1)

www.ruck.co.uk

There’s something special about brothers on a rugby field — an unspoken understanding and shared drive. From the beaches of Samoa to the heart of Twickenham, sibling duos, trios, and…

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Watch Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby for free: Live stream, TV channel for PREM match today

www.rugbyworld.com

Can champions Bath continue their perfect start to the season at Welford Road? (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

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Sam Kildunne is making his own way in rugby – and sister Ellie is his harshest critic

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Sam Kildunne is used to being underestimated, but you sense that could all be about to change. His name, certainly, will be more familiar to anyone scanning team sheets these days.

Traitors star Joe Marler considers shock rugby return as he urges Wales to appoint legend

www.walesonline.co.uk

Joe Marler has spoken to Wales Online after recording for the Celebrity Traitors concluded

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Gloucester Rugby player ratings from Bristol Bears defeat - 'Outplayed by a rookie'

Bristol Bears beat Gloucester Rugby 49-34 at Kingsholm on Friday night in Round Four of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Mike Tindall dubbed 'idiot' by wife Zara but rugby legend had last laugh

www.walesonline.co.uk

Mike Tindall was branded an "idiot" by his Royal wife Zara after accidentally buying a racehorse - but the stallion paid him back in dividends by the time the Grand National rolled around

Bristol Bears player ratings from Gloucester Rugby win - 'A coming of age display'

www.bristolpost.co.uk

Bristol Bears beat Gloucester Rugby 49-34 at Kingsholm on Friday night in Round Four of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

What time and TV channel is the Sharks v Ulster Rugby on in the URC today?

www.irishmirror.ie

Richie Murphy's team have made a very encouraging unbeaten start to the new season but will be severely tested on their two-game South Africa trip

‘We’re not communists’: One club’s fight for English rugby’s soul

inews.co.uk

Chinnor RFC are pushing the limits of what a community club can do