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‘Born to score’: Chris Wood’s journey from Hamilton to Premier League ace

Ex-All Whites international Mike Groom recalls striker who stunned him with ‘audacity, self-belief, awareness and skill’

The Guardian - UK

Bill Beaumont appointed interim RFU chairman as civil war breaks out

Sir Bill Beaumont has been appointed interim chairman of the Rugby Football Union after Tom Ilube stepped down

The Guardian - UK

Bill Beaumont could take over as RFU chair with Ilube on brink over pay row

RFU chair Tom Ilube in talks after emergency council meeting, with grassroots rebellion by clubs set to force vote of no confidence in him and chief executive Bill Sweeney

The Guardian - UK

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Grassroots rebellion to force out top RFU executives gathers momentum

Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could be ousted from the Rugby Football Union early next year with both senior figures facing a motion to be dismissed

The Guardian - UK

Konstas feels he's on the up as selectors mull squad

Sam Konstas believes he has already improved as a batter through this summer, as calls grow for the 19-year-old to make a Test debut against India.

AAP

Rugby players report mental health boost from taking part in the sport – study

Of the 500 adult players who completed a University of Edinburgh online survey, 55% were male and 44% were female.

Evening Standard

Former Australia rugby coach denies sex offences against 10 males over two decades

Alan Jones, 83, faces 34 charges of aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, sexually touching without consent and common assault

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Former radio broadcaster and Australian rugby coach Alan Jones denies indecent assault charges

Retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones has denied all allegations after he appeared in a court charged with multiple sex crimes against 10 males over two decades

The Independent UK

Champions Cup reboot: no pools, FA Cup-style and play it after Christmas

The global calendar remains a mess and rugby’s powerbrokers need to get a grip after a controversial weekend

The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t treat players like robots’: Sharks coach hits out after Leicester thrashing

Leicester won for the first time in their Champions Cup campaign but their 56-17 victory over a depleted Sharks side was an unsatisfying mismatch

The Guardian - UK

Women’s sport to be front and centre in 2025

England will bid to defend their crown at Euro 2025 in Switzerland in July having lifted the trophy at Wembley in 2022.

The Independent UK

10 sports stars who could shine in 2025

Keely Hodgkinson, Luke Littler and Tyler Dibling could all have a big year ahead.

The Independent UK

John Dobson: ‘I’m old school. When the Stormers fire me I’m done in coaching’

Stormers head coach on his Cape Town connection and ‘putting up a fight’ at Harlequins in the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

Dallaglio says search for ex-teammate Voyce echoes his own family tragedy

Tom Voyce is believed to have died after he was swept away while driving across a ford during Storm Darragh

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Argentine judges clear French rugby players Auradou and Jégou of raping woman

Judges in Argentina on Tuesday cleared the France international rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou of raping a 39-year-old woman in a hotel room hours after appearing in the starting line-up for the first time in the senior team.

The Independent UK

Searches continue for missing ex-England rugby player Tom Voyce

The 43-year-old is believed to have died after trying to drive across a flood-swollen river in Northumberland.

International Business Times

Argentine Court Drops Rape Case Against French Rugby Players

An Argentine court on Tuesday dismissed rape charges against two French international rugby players accused of assaulting a woman after playing a match in the country in July.

The Independent UK

Rugby rallies around family of missing former England player feared dead

Northumbria Police said Tom Voyce is believed to have gone into the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland.

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The Guardian - UK

Sale’s Alex Sanderson expects big response from English clubs in Europe

Sale’s director of rugby, Alex Sanderson, said he expects a Champions Cup backlash from English clubs after disappointing results in the opening round of fixturea

The Independent UK

Former England rugby player believed to have died after trying to cross river

Northumbria Police said Tom Voyce is believed to have gone into the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland.

Evening Standard

Tom Voyce missing: Ex England rugby player feared dead after car went into River Aln following night out

Voyce, 43, who played for clubs including Bath and London Wasps, is believed to have been swept away trying to cross Abberwick Ford

The Independent UK

French rugby players are cleared of sexual assault in Argentina

An Argentine court has dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against two professional French rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in the country earlier this year

The Guardian - UK

Unselfish yeomanry who carried England home deserved better from rugby

Sobering footage from documentary Unbreakable on England’s Rugby World Cup heroes shows why they have launched a campaign to aid retired players

AAP

Fermor targets Maroons as Titans' double trouble return

Gold Coast forwards Beau Fermor and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui hope to play full seasons together for the first time in two years which will also boost Queensland.

The Guardian - AU

Rugby Australia sets out bold plan to return to top of the sport amid fears over jobs cuts

RA reveals five-year strategic goal to be world’s No 1 rugby nation with strong broadcast revenues needed to boost finances for ‘golden decade’

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