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England to introduce minimum fitness standards under new coach Charlotte Edwards

England faced criticism over their athleticism at the T20 World Cup and during their Ashes whitewash by Australia

The Independent UK

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on track for England return on Argentina tour

The 22-year-old wing took part in a mini training camp and was praised in glowing terms by England head coach

The Guardian - UK

Northampton four face fitness battle before Champions Cup final

Three Northampton players were unable to train this week, with the club particularly stretched at hooker

The Guardian - UK

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Australia-born Sione Tuipulotu eager to show Lions commitment

I’m all in – Australia-born Sione Tuipulotu eager to show Lions commitment.

The National (Scotland)

Needless controversy over foreign-born Lions players ramps up pressure

The ‘Southern Hemisphere Seven’ long ago proved their commitment, making criticism of selection unwarranted

The Guardian - UK

Lyon Women change name and get training base ‘better than most men’s centres’

The French champions Olympique Lyonnais Féminin have been renamed OL Lyonnes, as part of a series of announcements made by their owner, Michele Kang

The Guardian - UK

Men’s Six Nations starts midweek and is cut shorter for 2026

Next year’s men’s Six Nations starts midweek when France host Ireland due to the start of the Winter Olympics

The Guardian - UK

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'Best I've seen': Toia's rise from rugby gun to Maroons

Queensland debutant Robert Toia is ready to mark Latrell Mitchell on his State of Origin debut after Nudgee College and Sydney Roosters set him on his path.

AAP

Mane event: Lions’ road to Australia begins with get-to-know-you coffees

The task of bringing together 38 disparate players begins at a Richmond hotel, with kit to be collected and friends to be made

The Guardian - UK

Saints’ fightback defies Itoje and provides perfect Champions Cup final sendoff

Comeback to see off Saracens highlights Northampton’s cutting edge – and how quickly a game can change

The Guardian - UK

Tom Dunn shines on record-breaking appearance as Bath crush Leicester

Bath ran out 43-15 winners over Leicester, and there was a try for Tom Dunn on his record 184th Premiership appearance for the club

The Guardian - UK

World Cup buzz grows as steely Australia upstage Ilona Maher’s USA

Charlotte Caslick brings dare and dash in 30-19 win for Wallaroos

The Guardian - AU

Will Steve Borthwick give untested England youth a chance in Argentina?

With England’s Lions away in Australia, selecting a callow squad would bring pitfalls as well as opportunities

The Guardian - UK

NSW Blues’ historic Origin series win turns the tide for women’s rugby league

The Blues were red-hot even in wet conditions in Game 2 to claim the State of Origin shield from the Maroons and lay down a marker for years to come

The Guardian - AU

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The Guardian - UK

‘Abuse has become normalised’: report details devastating impact of online hate

The amount of online abuse directed at people in sport is getting worse and is having a ‘devastating impact’ on their lives, livelihoods and families, a new report by Ofcom and Kick It Out has found

The Guardian - UK

English second tier gets Champ Rugby rebrand in new 14-club league

English rugby union’s second tier will be rebranded as Champ Rugby from next season in a move designed to raise standards and add greater aspiration and jeopardy for clubs

The Guardian - AU

‘The Queen is here’: Australia gets chance to witness rugby juggernaut Ilona Maher up close

One of the most influential figures in women’s sport is in Canberra this week as the USA Eagles face the Wallaroos in the Pacific Four Series on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies blow with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to undergo surgery before Lions clash

Wallabies star will undergo surgery after on-field collision with teammate and may miss rest of Super Rugby season if NSW Waratahs miss finals

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AAP

'New coach, new team': why Blues don't talk about 2024

Taking a series lead into game two of women's Origin is familiar for NSW, but captain Isabelle Kelly says there are no scars from last year's capitulation.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby union’s bonus points barely change the Premiership table. Is it time for a change?

Research shows they make a major difference to 2.28% of positions, while play-off semi-finals also look redundant

AAP

Harsh lesson NSW learned from women's Origin heartbreak

NSW have vowed not to repeat the mistake that cost them State of Origin glory in the second match of last year's series.

AAP

Ponga return at No.1 is Hammer blow to Blues: Hodges

Kalyn Ponga and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are in a battle to play fullback for Queensland and Maroons great Justin Hodges believes it should be Ponga.

The Guardian - UK

Leicester turn to Geoff Parling as head coach after hunt for Cheika’s successor

Geoff Parling has been appointed as Leicester’s new head coach, bringing an end to a drawn out recruitment process to find Michael Cheika’s successor

The Guardian - US

Paralyzed to Powerful: how college rugby star Robert Paylor fought back from a broken neck

Catastrophically injured, the Cal lock was told he would not walk again. Refusing to accept defeat, he is now an author and speaker, still in love with his sport

AAP

Paps puts hand up for Origin utility role with Blues

Ryan Papenhuyzen says he'd wear any number if it meant a State of Origin debut, with the flying fullback also nominating a Storm teammate for Blues selection.

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