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Brian McDermott: England must do things differently to end Australia’s dominance

England have never won the World Cup, with Australia triumphing in nine of the last 10 editions.

The Independent UK

Super League’s most successful coach takes charge of England before Rugby League World Cup

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The Independent UK

Brian McDermott to lead England into Rugby League World Cup

McDermott, the most successful coach in Super League history, takes over from Shaun Wane

The Independent UK

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Brian McDermott named as England’s new rugby league head coach

Former Leeds boss will lead World Cup challenge later this year.

The Independent UK

Lewis Moody on his MND battle and charity challenge: ‘I feel a sense of hope’

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE: As he prepares to take on a seven-day cycling challenge, the former England captain tells Harry Latham-Coyle about life with MND, the support of his former teammates and the reasons for optimism for the future

The Independent UK

Jones hopeful Japan becomes Newcastle's rugby team

With an eye on Japan's 2027 Rugby World Cup match in Newcastle, coach Eddie Jones wants Novocastrians to get behind his team when they play Ireland in July.

AAP

Leonard milestone looms as Wallaroos aim to upset Kiwis

Michaela Leonard will make a record 46th appearance for Australia when they play New Zealand on Saturday, with the aim of beating the Kiwis for the first time.

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Bula Round? How Fiji can host Super Rugby's big weekend

Christchurch's Super Round rebirth will give rugby a timely boost as rival destinations, including Fiji, jostle for a piece of the action.

AAP

Lewis Moody plans 500-mile cycle challenge for Doddie Weir’s MND charity

Other rugby stars, family and friends will join him on the journey this June.

Evening Standard

Welsh Rugby Union plans thrown into doubt as Cardiff takeover by Ospreys owners falls through

Y11 had been due to buy the capital club from the Welsh Rugby Union, which still intends to cut one of the nation’s four URC clubs

The Independent UK

'Spend before they have it': RA's pivotal finance shift

After announcing a record profit, Phil Waugh is confident Rugby Australia has bucked what he thinks is a global trend crippling the finances of the code.

AAP

Rugby Australia ‘resets finances, restores pride’ after posting $100m turnaround

The British and Irish Lions tour has provided a financial launchpad ahead of the men’s and women’s World Cups, driving a record $70.6m surplus in 2025

The Guardian - AU

Erin King looks to lift Ireland: ‘It was tough some days to keep showing up’

After overcoming a debilitating injury, the Ireland captain is relishing the prospect of a grudge match against France

The Guardian - UK

The NRL has just taken a giant step forward with brain injury prevention. Other leagues must follow

In a significant development in the battle against brain injury in sport, teams from the National Rugby League (NRL) and the National Rugby League for Women (NRLW) are now required to restrict the amount of body contact during training sessions.

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'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup

Two-time Wallabies World Cup star Will Genia has thrown up a Japan-based veteran for inclusion in Les Kiss's squad for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.

The Guardian - UK

Brian McDermott to be named new England rugby league head coach this week

The former Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott will be named as Shaun Wane’s successor as head coach of the England men’s team later this week

The Independent UK

Noah Caluori is a try-scoring freak – England should take him on summer tour

The 19-year-old Saracens wing scored five tries against Sale for the second time this season and an England call-up could come

The Guardian - AU

State of Origin coaches back Australian NRL takeover of England’s Super League

Slater and Daley say investment would improve rugby league globally as NRL ramps up negotiations to secure international broadcast deal

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The Guardian - UK

Castleford’s shock win over Wigan shows NRL that Super League still has a lot to offer

The Tigers’ victory, in the week Australia rugby chiefs mull over potential investment, illustrates depth of competition

The Guardian - UK

England Women are dominating rugby in a way few have done in any sport

The way a weakened side flattened Scotland brings to mind the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s and Pep Guardiola’s peak Manchester City

AAP

History beckons as Super Rugby gathers under one roof

The Brumbies and Waratahs have a chance to claim significant trans-Tasman bragging rights while the Reds and Blues will resume hostilities in Christchurch.

AAP

Force to call on Air Lomax in bid to gatecrash finals

Zac Lomax's domination of the air in Saturday's win against the Crusaders has boosted optimism the former NRL star will be a huge hit with the Western Force.

The Independent UK

World Rugby to expand trial of smaller ball in women’s game

Exclusive: A smaller ball will be in use at WXV later this year after being trialled on the sevens circuit

The Guardian - UK

AFC Bournemouth’s owner Bill Foley behind US takeover of Exeter Chiefs

Bill Foley is poised to take control of Exeter Chiefs in a multimillion-pound deal that will bring Premier League and Hollywood glamour to rugby

AAP

Zac Lomax stars as Force stun Crusaders in thriller

The Western Force have kept their finals hopes alive after Zac Lomax's maiden try helped inspire them to a famous comeback win over the Crusaders.

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