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Peter Squires recalls joys of ‘absolutely amateur’ England tour to Japan in 1979

On Saturday, for the first time since the amateur era, England will play in Japan against the host nation.

The Independent UK

Martin Hannan: Glasgow Warriors will have to be bullish to beat the Bulls

Last week I called on Glasgow Warriors to save our Scottish season by doing the illogical and beating the might of Munster at Thomond Park. This…

The National (Scotland)

Five things to watch ahead of rugby’s summer kick-off

The Test summer gets underway in earnest with England in Japan and Wales taking on the Springboks at Twickenham

The Independent UK

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Manu can't see himself back at Sydney Roosters in 2025

Sydney Roosters superstar Joey Manu says it is very unlikely he'll be back at the NRL club in 2025, believing he needs more than six months in rugby union.

AAP

Hamiso on track to become greatest Origin tryscorer

Queensland centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored eight State of Origin tries in just five games and is on track to smash all-time records.

AAP

Jamison Gibson-Park and Jack Conan ruled out of Ireland tour of South Africa as Andy Farrell reveals squad

Head coach Farrell has handed a first senior call up to Ulster lock Cormac Izuchukwu

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland: Wales absences a great opportunity for other players to step up

Wales are without a host of players for this weekend’s clash with world champions South Africa.

The Independent UK

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Ireland and South Africa should be mates but have rugby’s hottest rivalry

Next month’s Test double-header on South African soil will write a new chapter in an increasingly rancorous struggle

The Guardian - UK

Capewell ready to be Mr Fix-it for Maroons after recall

Veteran forward Kurt Capewell is back for Queensland in the role of a bench utility and will play his 10th State of Origin match at the MCG.

AAP

Borthwick’s England vision taking shape as Marcus Smith gets leading role

Harlequins playmaker starts at fly-half in Japan while inclusions of Cunningham-South and Feyi-Waboso also excite

The Guardian - AU

NSW vow to not change their targeting of Reece Walsh

Liam Martin has declared NSW will again target Reece Walsh in State of Origin II, unfazed by Queensland's insinuations that they illegally went after the No.1.

AAP

Hynes a 'scapegoat' for Blues' Origin I failure: Moses

Mitchell Moses says Nicho Hynes became a media "scapegoat" as he replaces the Cronulla playmaker in the NSW halfback jersey.

AAP

French court postpones trial of five rugby players over alleged student rape

The trial of a group of rugby players accused of gang raping a student after a 2017 match by leading French team Grenoble was due to open Monday. But the absence of one of them, immobilised in Ireland after a car accident, forced the court to postpone the trial.

Radio France Internationale

Fin Baxter grateful for Joe Marler guidance as Harlequins prop pushes for England chance

The 22-year-old prop has impressed at Harlequins this season under team mate Marler’s watchful eye

The Independent UK

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International Business Times

French Court To Try Rugby Stars In Gang Rape Case

The trial of a group of rugby players accused of gang raping a student after a 2017 match by leading French team Grenoble was to open Monday.

AAP

'Glass houses': Madge bristles over Qld's Walsh claims

Michael Maguire has hit out at accusations from Queensland that NSW were overly aggressive in their treatment of Reece Walsh in Origin I.

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones’ mind games will not unsettle England against Japan – Jamie George

Jones’ seven-year Twickenham stewardship ended 18 months ago because of an ongoing decline in results and he is now back in charge of Japan.

The Independent UK

George Ford’s influence strong despite his absence from England’s summer tour

Ford was ruled out of the tour by a damaged Achilles

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The Guardian - UK

England in fine fettle to face rugby Everest: an odyssey in New Zealand

England’s forthcoming series against the All Blacks will mark the end of one era and usher in the next

AAP

Titans code-hopper Gordon could play anywhere: Hasler

Rangy Wallabies No.10 Carter Gordon could find himself in a new role at Gold Coast, says coach Des Hasler who predicts a bright NRL future for the 23-year-old.

AAP

Bukowski fan Tristan Sailor emerges from Dell's shadow

Brisbane's Tristan Sailor is an avid reader, has a commerce degree and is doing a computer programming course as he reveals what it's like having a famous dad.

Evening Standard

England: Ollie Sleightholme in the right frame to do himself justice on debut

The Northampton wing bulked up and soon found himself in England contention

The Independent UK

I was a bit too bulked up – Ollie Sleightholme thriving after dropping muscle

Sleightholme is aiming to win his first England cap on the upcoming tour to Japan and New Zealand.

AAP

Wallabies star Gordon joins Titans as code war ramps up

The Gold Coast Titans have signed Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels five-eighth Carter Gordon on a two-year deal in another blow to Australian rugby.

The Independent UK

RFU opens books to Team England Rugby as player contract talks reach key stage

England captain Jamie George heads the body set up to negotiate commercial agreements with Twickenham.

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