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Tuesday, Dec 9

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New Zealand Rugby offers context to All Blacks coaching roles

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New Zealand Rugby has provided some clarity on the roles within the All Blacks' coaching set-up, saying speculation that assistant coach Scott Hansen is operating in what could be understood as the head-coaching role lacks context.

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‘Games are too long, there are too many stoppages and too many set-pieces’ – Mike Prendergast concerned by rugby trends

www.independent.ie

As an attack coach who encourages heads-up, running rugby, Mike Prendergast is naturally unhappy about the sport’s current direction of travel.

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Welsh rugby teen banned and Wales international victim of 'dog act'

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

SA Rugby sets national tackle age

SA Rugby has standardised the age at which tackling is permitted for young players.

Ethan Lewis joins Cardiff Rugby on short-term loan

Ethan Lewis joins Cardiff Rugby on short-term loan

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Full Tournament Preview and Key Contenders

Introduction: A New European Rugby Season Begins The 2025-26 European Rugby Champions Cup is back. Starting on December 5th, the club rugby competition in Europe combines English Premiership, French Top 14, and United Rugby Champions.…

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Leigh Halfpenny to make top-flight Welsh rugby return this weekend at 36

The Wales legend re-signed for Cardiff in the summer and is now set to represent them for the first time since 2014

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Actor Rahul Bose Accused of Obtaining Fake Himachal Pradesh Domicile Certificate To Secure Rugby India President Position; Case Escalated to HP High Court

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Actor and former Rugby player Rahul Bose has found himself at the centre of a major legal trouble. The controversy stems from the allegations that he acquired a Himachal Pradesh using fraudulent measures to qualify for the national…

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OLSC global broadcast information: Leicester Tigers v Leinster Rugby

Leinster Rugby take on Leicester Tigers at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on Friday, 12 December in Round 2 of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup with an 8pm kick off. The Official Leinster Supporters Club (OLSC) has compiled the…

Adelle Ferrie: 'To be able to call rugby my job, I will not be resting on my laurels'

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When Adelle Ferrie earned her seventh Scotland cap against Fiji during the Women’s Rugby World Cup earlier this year, she posted on social media that she was ‘proud to be part of the journey’.

Rugby round-up: Unstoppable Willenhall extend perfect start

Willenhall continued their rampant and unbeaten start to the season with another dominant performance, easing to a a 41-15 victory over Stafford.

Scotland rugby star Kenny Logan issues prostate cancer screening plea after 2022 diagnosis

www.mirror.co.uk

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with the disease after a routine check which caught the cancer very early

Alun Wyn Jones says WRU bosses deserve some credit as he hints at future rugby job

The legendary former Wales captain has given his take on the current state of Welsh rugby and suggested where his future may lie

Nelson Asofa-Solomona shuns ‘rich Super League deals’ to quit rugby league for new sport

www.totalrl.com

MELBOURNE STORM forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona has shunned ‘rich Super League deals’ as well as lucrative R360 offers to head into the world of boxing. The...

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Dorset & Wilts U18s Boys and Girls rugby take on tough opponents in busy weekend

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Both the Twin Counties Under-18 teams were in action over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7.

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Meet Rahul Bose, Kamal Haasan's co-star, former Rugby player, facing fraud over Himachal Domicile Certificate, it entitles actor to...

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Rahul Bose, once considered a 'superstar' of off-beat cinema, is now embroiled in an argument, accused of fraud over a Himachal Domicile Certificate. Read on to know more about the actor and the controversy.

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NZ Rugby: Razor is All Blacks coach

NZ Rugby has moved to quash suggestions that Scott Robertson has effectively handed over the All Blacks reins to one of his assistants.

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Super Rugby Pacific confirms debut and returning special rounds for 2026

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“Club Rugby Round is a special opportunity to connect with our local rugby communities and celebrate the clubs, players and volunteers who are the foundation of our game.

Monday, Dec 8

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‘Unfortunately it’s changed how everyone plays’ – Ross Byrne blasts the way rugby is being refereed

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Former Ireland out-half Ross Byrne has blasted the way rugby is being refereed as “a negative” and “a backward step”.