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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Welsh rugby players demand action on WRU sexism, racism and homophobia scandal

A BBC Wales investigation reported claims of a “toxic culture” at the Welsh Rugby Union

The Independent UK

Scarlets 37-28 Bulls: Welsh side win eight-try thriller despite strong South African comeback

Dwayne Peel's men have now won seven of their last eight games

Wales Online

South Africa vs England: Jason Roy century and Jofra Archer return not enough to stop opening defeat

It had been 678 days since England had been able to call upon Jofra Archer and, so it felt, almost as long since they had seen the best of Jason Roy.

Evening Standard

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Rugby player who gifted Black teammate rotten banana for Secret Santa suspended

Italy international Ivan Nemer has been banned for six months after giving Cherif Traore the ‘gift’ during Benetton’s Christmas festivities

The Independent UK

Welsh rugby's crisis explained and the key questions now as Steve Phillips stands on the brink

At the end of a pretty depressing week for Welsh rugby which has included allegations of bullying and sexism, Steffan Thomas looks at the key questions which still need to be answered

Wales Online

RFU’s Bill Sweeney facing calls to resign over tackle height rule-change debacle

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is facing calls to resign over the shambolic handling of the decision to lower the tackle height at community level

The Guardian - UK

RFU to press ahead with lowering tackle height but apologises for ‘anger’ caused

‘We fully acknowledge we got the engagement wrong, and we are truly sorry,’ the RFU said.

The Independent UK

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Stephen Ferris questions Ruan Pienaar call as John Cooney decision looms

Former Ulster and Ireland back rower left baffled as Scotland ponder scrum-half call-up

Belfast Live

Laporte quits as boss of French rugby federation

Bernard Laporte resigned as president of the French rugby federation (FFR) on Friday following a meeting of the game's most powerful executives.

Radio France Internationale

6 Nations: France, Ireland set for duel under Netflix glare

Rugby’s oldest championship is getting a modern twist with the Netflix streaming service being given a behind-the scenes look at the 2023 Six Nations

The Independent UK

Khawaja, Marnus in for BBL knockout

The Brisbane Heat's Test trio of Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Renshaw is poised to play in the knockout final against the Melbourne Renegades.

AAP

Tonight's rugby news as World Rugby issue statement on tackle height plans and English bosses apologise

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Former English cricket chief Tom Harrison appointed as new Six Nations boss

Ex-ECB boss to success Ben Morel in the summer

Evening Standard

New young Wales captain named and coach bets his life he'll be going to the next World Cup

Ryan Woodman has the makings of a serious Wales international

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

RFU backtracks after ‘anger and concern’ at tackle height law change

The RFU has promised to now consult the community game following their poorly-received initial announcement

Wales Online

Rugby's greatest try and commentary leaves viewers stunned 50 years on

Six Welshmen were involved in the score

Evening Standard

Calls for RFU chief Bill Sweeney to resign after apologetic climbdown in tackle-height rule fiasco

Anger from across the game has forced English rugby bosses to apologise

Belfast Live

Derry's Rugbytots puts "fun first" in bringing new skills to young children

"We have provided opportunities for hundreds of children across the North West to experience all of the benefits of rugby"

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The Independent UK

RFU apologises for handling of tackle height decision

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is potentially facing a no confidence vote from grassroots clubs.

The Independent UK

Hammer blow for England after Elliot Daly ruled out of Six Nations

Daly must now target the summer’s World Cup warm-up games to add to his 57 caps

Evening Standard

England players encouraged to speak their minds in another Steve Borthwick break from previous era

Lewis Ludlam hails new atmosphere around England’s Six Nations camp

Daily Mirror

England and Saracens star Elliot Daly ruled out of 2023 Six Nations due to injury

A hamstring injury has ruled England and Saracens full-back Elliot Daly out of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, forcing a late rethink to the team's plans ahead of their February 4 opener

The Guardian - UK

Elliot Daly ruled out of Six Nations to add to England’s injury crisis

England’s Six Nations injury crisis has taken another turn for the worse after it was revealed that Elliot Daly has been ruled out of the whole campaign with a hamstring injury

Evening Standard

Uproar will force RFU to review decision to lower tackle height in the community game

Governing body is trying to see off prospect of a vote of no confidence in leadership

Wales Online

The best new Welsh rugby players as young Wales team begins new era

How the next generation is looking after big four step onto Test stage

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