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For rugby players in Wales, risk v reward had become an unfair fight

Crisis is a symptom of a sport torn between the commercial imperative to play more and the medical imperative to play less

The Guardian - UK

Scotland's Tuipulotu bonds with Russell on the naughty step

While professional rugby – with its protein shakes and obsession with family-friendly corporate branding – might not be the most rock-and-roll…

The National (Scotland)

Mack Hansen: Ireland must be ready to 'rough up' Italy's new star

'It's crazy seeing some of my Snapchat memories of what I was doing three years ago,' says the Canberra-born Connacht winger, who is loving Six Nations life

Irish Mirror

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How Wales' Six Nations players voted in crucial last meeting on strike action

As the Welsh rugby public waited for news, the Wales players held a vote on bosses' new proposals

Wales Online

Sione Tuipulotu calls on Scotland to treat France showdown as ‘our Grand Final’

The Scots head to Paris top of the Six Nations table

The Independent UK

Wales players ‘had to make a stand’ with strike threat, says captain Ken Owens

The Six Nations clash against England on Saturday will go ahead after a threat of player strike action over contract disputes was withdrawn

The Independent UK

Wales v England will go ahead this weekend as Welsh players choose not to strike

Numerous financial disputes meant that the Guinness Six Nations game was in serious danger of not taking place.

Irish Mirror

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The full transcript of Ken Owens and Nigel Walker's dramatic press conference as Wales v England dispute ended

At the end of a dramatic day, the two men emerged onto the lawn of the Vale Hotel

Wales Online

Six Nations: Wales vs England ON after breakthrough in WRU strike talks

Cardiff will host this weekend’s game as players accept proposals

Evening Standard

Is Wales v England Six Nations game on this Saturday after strike threat?

Wales will host England in the Six Nations at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday

Wales Online

Wales vs England Six Nations clash to go ahead as players withdraw threat of strike

The Six Nations fixture in Cardiff will be played as planned on Saturday after an agreement was struck between the WRU and the players

The Independent UK

Strike avoided but captain Ken Owens says Wales are a ‘laughing stock’

Wales’s Six Nations match against England in Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead after last-ditch talks produced an agreement that has averted the threat of a strike

The Guardian - UK

Wales' Six Nations clash vs England ON as players call off strike

A deadline of Wednesday afternoon was set to reach a resolution after weeks of talks between Welsh players and the WRU ahead of the match in Cardiff

Daily Mirror

Charles Piutau 'buzzing' to make Bristol Bears return as Pat Lam drops selection hint for Bath

Pat Lam has considerable options for his backline but did reveal that forward Joe Batley will miss the West Country derby with an ankle injury

Bristol Post

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Evening Standard

Lawrence Dallaglio backs Wales players as he relives going on strike in England dispute

Exclusive: Former England star endured similar course of events in 2000

The Independent UK

James Ryan aware he has ‘big shoes to fill’ after being named Ireland captain

Johnny Sexton’s absence for the visit to Rome was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Tom Curry ruled out for remainder of Six Nations

Curry had only just returned from a hamstring injury to his other leg

Irish Mirror

'I have big shoes to fill': James Ryan in seventh heaven with Ireland captaincy for Italy test

Ryan's promotion means Johnny Sexton is a confirmed non-starter in Rome as Andy Farrell's men hunt a third Six Nations championship victory of this campaign

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Wales Online

Giant returns for young Wales team as they head into England Six Nations showdown

The highly promising Harlequins second row missed the game against Scotland because of injury

Wales Online

Welsh players' agent warns of 'beginning of the end for regional rugby' without major change — even if current crisis averted

Players' representative Derwyn Jones delivers his verdict with the match between Wales and England in Cardiff under threat

Leeds Live

James Bentley and Harry Newman fitness update as pair close in on Leeds Rhinos return

The duo have not featured for Leeds yet in 2023.

Wales Online

Welsh rugby bosses debate giving players contract choice in bid to end stand-off that threatens Wales v England

Welsh rugby powerbrokers are currently negotiating how to come to a contractual agreement with its players

Manchester Evening News

Is Wales vs England rugby off? Six Nations latest as players enter crunch talks

The Six Nations match between Wales and England in Cardiff this Saturday could be cancelled if a satisfactory agreement is not sought.

The Independent UK

The Australia puzzle facing Eddie Jones after coaching exodus

Highly regarded coach Dan McKellar has agreed to take over at Leicester Tigers

Leeds Live

Leeds Rhinos include off-season signing in Super League squad for first time

There's a new name in Rohan Smith's 21-man squad to face Hull.

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