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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Not a great place to be – Maro Itoje says racism has to be eradicated from rugby

Luther Burrell was found by an independent investigation to have been the victim of racial abuse.

The Independent UK

McDermott clashes with White in vital Wallabies trial

Queensland Reds might be riding back-to-back Super Rugby losses but they will take confidence from the past as they welcome the Brumbies to Suncorp Stadium.

AAP

Tributes paid to 'true club legend' who faced game's big three and was feared and respected in Welsh rugby

He played 355 times for his club in a marathon playing career

Wales Online

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Maro Itoje calls on Premiership Rugby to halt player exodus to France

Itoje’s clear preference is to remain in north London but he is concerned by the number of England internationals signing for Top 14 clubs.

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje opens door to moving abroad as Saracens and England star sends warning to Premiership chiefs

Sarries academy product says players finding it “difficult” to stay in England

Evening Standard

Tonight's rugby news as English giants hold talks with half a dozen Welsh players, respected coach dies and Wales star's worst fears confirmed

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

England star Joe Marler in spotlight again after being accused of groping opponent

The controversial England rugby star looks has been accused of another misdemeanour this past weekend in the United Rugby Champions Cup

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Rugby club hit out in row over sports pitches at South Ayrshire Council's new £60m Maybole school

Carrick Rugby Club insist they were promised two all weather surfaces to support the growth of their setup.

Daily Record

RFU partner with Show Racism The Red Card in fight against discrimination in rugby

English rugby chiefs have partnered with Show Racism The Red Card in a renewed bid to stamp out discrimination in the sport.

Evening Standard

Welsh rugby club who nurtured Lions stars Richard Hibbard and James Hook tell of struggles after 104-0 league thrashing

They lost count of the number of tries that were run in against them

Wales Online

Exeter not expecting new boy Joe Hawkins’ Wales career to be put on hold

The 20-year-old Ospreys player has won five caps for his country and was a key part of Warren Gatland’s recent Guinness Six Nations campaign.

The Independent UK

Exeter boss Rob Baxter confident Joe Hawkins can still play for Wales at World Cup as he explains why he denied transfer just weeks ago

The Wales centre's Test future is up in the air after committing to the English Premiership club for next season

Wales Online

WRU appoint England cricket Ashes guru as new boss to sort out Gatland's Wales woes and grow women's rugby

Huw Bevan comes on board as new performance director and is tasked with improving Gatland's side and growing women's rugby

Wales Online

Luther Burrell finds ‘closure’ after rugby racism allegations upheld

An independent investigation found the ex-England international was racially abused during his time with Newcastle Falcons

The Independent UK

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Semi Radradra offers positive injury update as his time at Bristol Bears draws to a close

Fijian centre Semi Radradra suffered a hamstring injury during Bristol Bears' defeat to Clermont at Ashton Gate

Wales Online

Flanker controls booming crossfield kick like Lionel Messi before scoring jaw-dropping try as video goes viral

This was some score - and his form has earned him a mega move

Daily Record

Teenage basketball star from Alexandria represents Scotland U16s side

Towering Vale of Leven Academy pupil Gavin Mitchell, 14, is travelling to Ireland as part of the Scotland under-16s squad for the showcase event in Dublin.

Irish Mirror

Leinster old boy Jimmy Gopperth eyes up Champions Cup shock with Leicester Tigers

The Kiwi turns 40 in a few months but is still loving life as a rugby pro and is in it to win it at the Aviva Stadium, even if his former club are hot favourites to progress to the semi-finals

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AAP

Lolesio 'confused' over Wallabies status after axing

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has backed Noah Lolesio to rise to the challenge after the five-eighth missed out on Eddie Jones' first Wallabies get-together.

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as tributes paid to cult figure who helped create Dragons and English rugby rocked by racism scandal

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

The National (Scotland)

Martin Hannan: World Rugby should start fund for players with brain damage

News that 378 ex-professional rugby union, rugby league and football players are now suing the various governing bodies down south was not unexpected

AAP

Reds axe Vunivalu, bench O'Connor for Brumbies

James O'Connor has been benched and Suliasi Vunivalu left out altogether from the Queensland Reds side to face the ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific.

The Independent UK

Luther Burrell’s allegations of racism at Newcastle upheld by investigation

The RFU said it ‘believes the investigation has fulfilled its objectives and does not intend to pursue a further disciplinary investigation’.

The Guardian - UK

RFU survey reveals racism experienced by players ‘in every area of elite rugby’

The Rugby Football Union pledged to ramp up efforts to tackle discrimination after its own inclusion and diversity survey found that ‘in every area of elite rugby … players had experienced some form of racism’

The National (Scotland)

George Horne foresees good things for Warriors after signing new deal

The 27-year-old has been one of the key members of the Warriors squad this season as they have progressed to a guaranteed URC play-off place.

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