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Rory McIlroy backs ‘unpopular’ idea of shorter ball being used in elite competitions

Rory McIlroy has backed the "unpopular" idea of a shorter ball being used in elite competition and may even use it in PGA Tour events when not required.

Irish Independent

Rory McIlroy backs ‘unpopular’ shorter ball proposal with majors on his mind

The Northern Irishman said he could choose to play it in PGA Tour tournaments even if not adopted on the US circuit.

The Independent UK

US stint to have hooker for Hunter Wildfires' Shute Shield opener

It is Tuala's second stint in the MLR. He was a standout for the Los Angeles Gilitinis last season before they were kicked out of the comp on the eve of the finals.

Newcastle Herald

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Major League Rugby returns for season six – with US game at a crossroads

Utah chief executive bullish about prospects despite men’s Eagles’ World Cup failure and an ever-shifting landscape

The Guardian - US

Wildfires sign former American football player for 2023 Shute Shield season

The American has signed on for the 2023 Shute Shield season.

Newcastle Herald

Japan, U.S. shift focus to defense of Nansei Islands

WASHINGTON -- A clear takeaway from the latest 2-plus-2 talks of the Japanese and U.S. foreign and defense ministers was the shift toward reinforcing the defense of the Nansei Islands.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

U.S. to form key regiment on Okinawa

To deal swiftly with contingencies around Japan's remote islands, the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Okinawa Prefecture will form a marine littoral regiment, according to sources connected to the Japanese and U.S. governments.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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‘We’ve got to win three games in Dubai’: US Eagles face last Rugby World Cup chance

If the Americans are to avoid missing the finals for the first time since 1995, Bryce Campbell’s team must beat Kenya, Hong Kong and Portugal on successive weekends

The Guardian - US

Major League Rugby announces new team in Chicago after LA and Austin exit

US professional men’s rugby union league heads for sixth season after losing teams in California and Texas

The Guardian - US

LA and Austin out of MLR as US rugby faces further uncertainty

Teams owned by and named for Australian entrepreneur Adam Gilchrist will not compete but team in new city due in 2022

The Guardian - US

‘Growing the audience for rugby’: PR7s seeks to seed game in America

With 15s World Cups on the way, a start-up sevens league seeks to establish itself in a crowded but fractured landscape

The Guardian - US

What’s the Blueprint For Turning This Into a Rugby Country? Depends Who You Ask.

Hosting a World Cup, in 2031, will help. But U.S. qualification for the coming tournament, in France, is up in the air. And the success of the domestic league is hardly more certain.

Sports Illustrated

Alan Gilpin: ‘The US plan will benefit from the Eagles being in France’

World Rugby CEO doesn’t think ‘the game needs the US in France next year’ but knows Chile’s win on Saturday underlined the need for serious work before the World Cup comes to America

The Guardian - US

New York win Major League Rugby championship game against Seattle

Team with strong New Zealand accent beats Seawolves 30-15 on a baking day in Jersey, as US competition concludes season five

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Major League Rugby championship game pits New York v Seattle – and puts US in shop window

With World Cups coming and after a disqualifications controversy, the US league wants to put on a show at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey

AFP

Major League Rugby chaos as second team disqualified from playoffs

Los Angeles (AFP) - Major League Rugby was plunged into further disarray on Tuesday after a second team was disqualified from the playoffs.

The Guardian - US

Major League Rugby in crisis as LA and Austin disqualified from playoffs

Guardian understands disqualification from US league of teams with common owner stems from breaches of salary cap rules

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as Wales star returns for season finale and Faletau says goodbye

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The Guardian - US

US Rugby World Cups: what will 2031 and 33 mean for the American game?

From the grassroots to MLR and on to the corridors of power, rugby lovers are celebrating. But they know hard work looms

The Guardian - UK

We can build it, they will come: a USA Rugby World Cup will be a gamechanger

An American tournament will be innovative and diverse and is just what the sport needs to take it to a new level

Irish Independent

Destination of five rugby World Cups to be revealed in Dublin on Thursday

The destination of five World Cups will be confirmed on Thursday when the World Rugby Council vote in Dublin on host countries for the upcoming tournaments.

The Independent UK

Destination of five World Cups set to be decided by WRC vote in Dublin

USA lock Nick Civetta says handing the 2031 and 2033 tournaments to US Rugby would be a ‘game-changer’.

Salon

Behind the success of Slutty Vegan

"Veganism is not boring. It's fun, it can be sexy, it can be tasty."

AFP

Atlanta routs DC as Major League Rugby opens fifth season

Los Angeles (AFP) - Marko Janse van Rensburg scored the opening try of the season as Rugby Atlanta routed Old Glory DC 55-22 on Saturday to launch Major League Rugby's fifth campaign.

The Guardian - US

Major League Rugby: US competition set to kick off season five

With a World Cup bid under way, American professional union is determined to show it is on the rise

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