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Senior rugby figures believe rebel R360 league all but dead after unions’ statement

Senior global rugby figures believe the rebel R360 venture is all but dead unless it can find a way to appease the world’s top nations

The Guardian - UK

James O’Connor returns keen to add ‘stardust’ to Leicester’s attack

The fly-half was back in the UK after his Wallabies recall to face the All Blacks and may feature in the lineup against Northampton

The Guardian - UK

England among eight rugby nations vowing to ban players in rebel R360 league

Joint statement from England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, France and Italy says players will be ‘ineligible for international selection’

The Guardian - UK

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‘The road not taken haunts me to this day’: David Bishop on a rugby career full of regret

The former Wales and Pontypool scrum-half has written an autobiography on a life blighted by violence and reflects on the punch that ended his international career

The Guardian - UK

Teenage sensation steers Vics to famous Shield win

In just his second Sheffield Shield match, teenager Oliver Peake has batted Victoria to a superb four-wicket win over reigning champions South Australia.

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Samoa loom as World Cup threat with Haas on board

Samoa have named one of the strongest squads in the nation's history for the Pacific Championship, even with Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu out injured.

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'Gave me goosebumps': Farnworth set for Ashes glory

England star Herbie Farnworth is primed to win the Ashes off Australia for the first time since 1970 after a Churchillian speech by coach Shaun Wane.

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Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi

Kieran Foran will play his final game in a New Zealand jersey, with Kiwis coach Stacey Jones naming an experienced squad for the Pacific Championships.

AAP

English rugby unveils plan to build on women’s glory: ‘The stakes have never been higher’

The strategy includes the aim for England to win back-to-back Women’s Rugby World Cups, with other objectives including a target of 3 million fans and £60m in revenue from the women’s game

The Guardian - UK

Rugby world rallies round former England captain Lewis Moody after MND diagnosis

Former World Cup winner, 47, tells the BBC he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Moody vows to ’embrace life’ after motor neurone disease diagnosis

Messages of support for the 47-year-old World Cup winner have flooded in since news of his condition was announced on Monday morning.

Evening Standard

There are good guys and then there is Lewis Moody – MND has cruelly singled out the bravest of men

Moody’s diagnosis with motor neurone disease at the age of 47 is desperate news for all those who know and love him

The Guardian - UK

Lyon digs in as bowlers dominate in Perth

Bowlers continue to dominate the WA-NSW Sheffield Shield game in Perth, with the home side needing 222 on the last day to win.

AAP

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS

Lewis Moody, a former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS

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What is motor neurone disease and what are the symptoms?

Former England rugby player Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with the condition

The Guardian - UK

Belleau penalty helps Northampton repel Gloucester’s thrilling fightback

Northampton Saints, who led 31-7 at half-time, held off a second-half fightback against Gloucester to win a Prem thriller 37-35

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies need to find something special on the road to finally deliver on promises

Australia remain at a crossroads after familiar Rugby Championship implosion leaves Joe Schmidt’s side again wondering what might’ve been

The Guardian - UK

Geoff Parling finds home comforts at Leicester despite lack of furniture

Leicester delivered a stirring comeback win over Harlequins for new coach who has moved back from Australia into unfurnished home

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The Guardian - UK

South Africa champions after Malcolm Marx double leaves Argentina behind

South Africa retained the Rugby Championship with a 29-27 win in Argentina’s ‘home’ game at Twickenham, with the Pumas’ rally coming too late

The Guardian - AU

All-powerful All Blacks banish brave Wallabies to 11th straight Bledisloe loss

Australia undone by errors and yellow cards in 14-28 loss to New Zealand

The Guardian - AU

Bledisloe Cup: Australia Wallabies 14-28 New Zealand All Blacks – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The All Blacks remain in with a shout of claiming the Rugby Championship. Jonathan Howcroft was watching

The Guardian - UK

Henry Arundell leads Bath to nervy win against Sale as Borthwick takes note

Henry Arundell, Cameron Redpath and Beno Obano gave Bath a commanding lead that held despite Sale’s best efforts in the second half to win 28-16

The Guardian - UK

RFU ready to ban any male player who joins R360 league from international duty

The Mike Tindall-backed league has private funding but the international players’ union told their members they will not endorse R360

The Guardian - UK

No Beyoncé or K-pop so Argentina v South Africa will have to boost RFU’s bank balance

The governing body’s grand plans for Twickenham events are mired in red tape – just as well the Rugby Championship finale can offer respite

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: How to wind up your sibling – and a great day for introverts

Abby Dow’s brother delivers a masterclass as Napoleon and a black fern, and why we shouldn’t do Sober October

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