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The 'absolute monster' Shane Williams feared after on-field banter between the pair went 'too far'

Former Welsh international Shane Williams, perhaps the most elusive player of the professional era, revealed the 'absolute monster…

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24 May 2020, 13:11

'Jones is not certain of his starting spot' - McGeechan backs England star to skipper British and Irish Lions

British and Irish Lions guru Sir Ian McGeechan has picked the man he believes should lead the tour of South Africa next year, snub…

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Online Editors
24 May 2020, 6:37

Anzac invitational side potentially on the cards for the disrupted 2020 season

An Anzac invitation side has been proposed by Rugby Australia as they plan their test schedule for the rest of the year with Covid…

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Online Editors
23 May 2020, 23:42

Watch: The Durban test that ended Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn's test career

The Durban test would prove to be Morne Steyn's last outing in a Springbok jersey, with the goal kicking ace never playing again f…

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Online Editors
23 May 2020, 18:51

'It was pretty obvious on the replay, wasn't it? We'd have gone back for a scrum and we wouldn't still be talking about it.'

Wayne Barnes, the man who refereed the 2007 World Cup game between France and New Zealand, has suggested that we could have seen a…

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Online Editors
23 May 2020, 17:05

New Zealand schools take wide-ranging approaches to return-to-play

Rugby training has started again at Auckland's Macleans College - but only in groups of no more than 10.

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Online Editors
23 May 2020, 16:30

World Champion Springboks set to return to the field sooner rather than later

Some of South Africa’s World Cup winners will be back on the field in a matter of weeks.

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Online Editors
23 May 2020, 16:11

French flyhalf Remi Tales blows 'final whistle' on career

French 10 Remi Tales has called time on his 16-year-long professional rugby career at the age of thirty six.

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Online Editors
23 May 2020, 14:19

Former Kenyan Sevens star Allan Makaka dead at 37

Former Kenyan Sevens star Allan Makaka has died following a road traffic accident, the Kenyan Rugby Union have confirmed.

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Online Editors
23 May 2020, 7:00

Sunwolves remain on Rugby Australia's radar as announcement nears regarding domestic competition

Rugby Australia hasn't ruled out the prospect of the Sunwolves partaking in the new domestic Super Rugby competition, which is set…

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Online Editors
23 May 2020, 0:45

Agustin Pichot claims he was betrayed in World Rugby chairman vote

Defeated World Rugby chairman candidate Agustin Pichot has claimed he was betrayed during the governing body's elections earlier t…

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Online Editors
23 May 2020, 0:16

'They'd do fine': All Blacks star Sam Whitelock backs Top League involvement in Super Rugby

All Blacks star Sam Whitelock believes that Japan's best Top League sides would more than hold their own if they were allowed into…

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 21:34

World Rugby considering dropping scrums in drastic rule change

World Rugby is reportedly considering dramatic law changes as a way to get the sport running again after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 17:57

IRFU announce PRO14 return date but fear €20million loss if no more Test rugby played in 2020

IRFU officials have planned an August PRO14 return but fear the damage to its finances if the Ireland Test team plays no more game…

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 10:36

'I had a few really bad messages which I can't repeat'

Now aged 30 and away from the Wales scene, Alex Cuthbert has reflected on the social media criticism heaped on him earlier in his …

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 9:35

Tim Swinson retires from rugby with immediate effect

The 33-year-old Tim Swinson hangs up his boots after 136 appearances and 16 tries for Glasgow since his debut against Connacht in …

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 9:21

World Rugby issue statement following Six Nations, SANZAAR global calendar talks

The game’s leading annual Test rugby tournament bodies - Six Nations and SANZAAR - issued a joint statement that World Rugby hav…

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 9:07

'CVC's belief in our sport is clear': The £120m PRO14 windfall has caused a reaction

Two of the PRO14 member unions set for a financial windfall have hailed the sale of a 28 per cent stake in its tournament to CVC C…

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 8:23

Ex-Wales winger Chris Czekaj announces his retirement

Nine-cap Chris Czekaj suffered a badly broken leg versus Australia in 2007 but he battled back, going on to spend most of his care…

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 7:37

PRO14 agrees £120m deal that sees CVC buy 28% stake in the five-nation tournament

Having bought into the Gallagher Premiership in December 2018, CVC Capital Partners has been looking to add the Guinness PRO14 to …

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 5:32
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