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France Have 'Great Chance' Against New Zealand Despite Weakened Side: Ex-All Black Cruden

Former New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden believes France will pose a serious threat to the All Blacks in July despite sending a depleted outfit on this year's three-Test tour.

International Business Times

World Rugby finds no medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 bench splits

World Rugby insists there is no evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no current plans to outlaw the tactic as a result

The Guardian - UK

Stuck paratrooper prevents play before Sale slump to Toulouse defeat

A stricken army captain was dangling 30 metres up and after he was rescued, Sale took the lead but Toulouse responded to win their Champions Cup tie 38-15

The Guardian - UK

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Fiji And New Zealand Seal Sevens Wins In Singapore

Fiji won the men's title at the World Sevens Series in Singapore with a 21-12 victory over surprise finalists Kenya on Sunday, while New Zealand lifted the women's trophy after defeating arch-rivals Australia.

International Business Times

Toulon run 72 points past Saracens in chaotic 16-try Champions Cup tie

Facundo Isa and Melvyn Jaminet scored hat-tricks as Toulon came back to thump Saracens 72-42 in the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

‘I’d like to be on that tour’: Chandler Cunningham-South on the Lions, ball-carrying and Love Island

Harlequins’ versatile forward focuses on Saturday’s Champions Cup test at Leinster but, he tells Robert Kitson, future opportunities remain on his mind

The Guardian - UK

Scotland 2025 Summer Tour details in full as three fixtures confirmed

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Spain could include Camp Nou final in bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

Spain could include the Camp Nou and Bernabéu in a potential bid for the 2035 Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Worcester wind back to life with second-tier return and vow to clear debts

Worcester Warriors insist they will be both sustainable and competitive when they return to English rugby’s second tier next season

The Guardian - UK

Princess Anne's hilariously blunt response after Mike Tindall 'got one over' on her

Princess Anne has a famously no-nonsense attitude and has made some memorable quips over the years - including to her son-in-law.

Woman & Home

Former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia signs NFL deal with LA Chargers

Former rugby union international Jordan Petaia is a step closer to realising his dream of playing in the NFL after signing with the Los Angeles Chargers

The Guardian - AU

Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over

The British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks stars this summer with Rugby Australia’s chief executive, Phil Waugh, confident players based in Japan can be recruited for the Anzac fixture

The Guardian - UK

Rugby fans hail France's Bielle-Biarrey as player of 2026 Six Nations tournament

France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey was on Wednesday enjoying a double accolade after he was named as the fans' player of the 2026 Six Nations rugby union competition and saluted for scoring the best try of the campaign.

Radio France Internationale

Lay of the land and hope for the future as I bid farewell to Scottish rugby

Just a few random thoughts this week, and if regular readers detect an elegiac note in my scribblings today then that’s perceptive of you.

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The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong in frame to host Nations Championship finals and Lions matches

Kai Tak Sports Park is favourite to host the event post-2028 and will welcome Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool in July

The National (Scotland)

Lions call can wait: Pierre Schoeman focuses on delivering for Edinburgh

Pierre Schoeman will not allow the possibility of British and Irish Lions involvement this summer to distract him from helping Edinburgh enjoy a…

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith’s duel with Sam Prendergast could define Lions hopes

When the two fly-halves meet at Croke Park, the result could weigh heavily on Andy Farrell’s selection

The Guardian - UK

Ruby Tui: ‘I was trying to grow women’s rugby – I had no idea the effect my story would have’

The Rugby World Cup winner tells Donald McRae about her journey from a traumatic childhood haunted by domestic violence and alcoholism to being a Black Ferns superstar

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Marie Claire

Why Princess Kate and Prince William Will Be Making More Joint Appearances "Whenever Possible," Says Royal Expert

A royal expert weighed in on their plans, calling them "the world's most glamorous royal couple."

The Guardian - UK

Rugby union rebels Ealing left in limbo with Premiership door still shut

Discontent with RFU simmers in west London with the second tier’s dominant side still being denied promotion

The Guardian - UK

Ellie Kildunne scores quickfire hat-trick in England’s 11-try rout of Wales

Ellie Kildunne marked her 50th cap for England by leading the way in a 67-12 trouncing of Wales in the Women’s Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Finn Russell orchestrates seven-try win for leaders Bath over porous Harlequins

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell pulled the strings as Bath raced into a 26-0 lead before closing out a comfortable 47-28 victory over Harlequins

The Guardian - UK

Last-gasp Fisilau try spares Exeter’s blushes against lowly Newcastle

Exeter won the battle of the Premiership’s bottom two sides 17-15 but Newcastle made them work hard for the win

The Guardian - UK

RFU rebels demand significant changes after Sweeney survives confidence vote

The rebel group Whole Game Union calls for fundamental change to governance in the wake of Thursday’s RFU special general meeting

The Guardian - UK

Bill Sweeney survived an argument but English rugby union is still at war

Fears the Premiership is becoming a ‘closed shop’ are stoking more discontent for the RFU and its chief executive

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