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Close encounters of the Choppy kind give Maroons belief

Queensland players have spoken of how a powerful speech by legend Chris Close continues to inspire them ahead of the women's State of Origin series opener.

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Billy and Mako Vunipola to leave Saracens with May exiting Gloucester

Saracens have confirmed that Billy and Mako Vunipola will leave the club at the end of the season while Jonny May is ending his Gloucester career

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'Wicked weapon' used in rugby star's home invasion

Prosecutors have called for a sentence of not less than 10 years detention for two teenagers who stabbed an ex-Australian rugby player during a home invasion.

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Brumbies full of respect for struggling Crusaders

The ACT Brumbies are wary of the lowly Crusaders ahead of their Heritage Round showdown with the 11-times Super Rugby champions in Canberra.

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Rebels unsure if Chiefs clash is a farewell Super match

Melbourne winger Lachie Anderson says uncertainty around the club's Super Rugby future is the elephant in the room as they prepare for their final home game.

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Big prize at stake for eager Wallaroos against US

The Wallaroos have earmarked their Pacific Four clash with the US on Friday in Melbourne as must-win in their quest to make the elite world rugby league.

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Spirits still high as NSW Waratahs get desperate

The NSW Waratahs are clinging to the hope of miraculously qualifying for the Super Rugby Pacific finals, despite sitting last with three games remaining.

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Wallabies star's wife plagued by home invasion memories

The wife of a former Australian rugby player has told a Brisbane court about the impact of a violent home invasion that left her husband fighting for his life.

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Death threats, AI, prosecutions: how should we stop referee abuse?

Multiple approaches are needed to stem vitriol aimed at officials but it is clear that examples need to be set at the top

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Reds star undergoes surgery to end Super Rugby season

Harry Wilson is expected to be out for eight weeks following surgery on his broken arm but the Queensland back-rower remains a contender for a Test recall.

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Ben Donaldson scores 23 points as Force crush Drua

The Western Force's finals dream remains well and truly alive after they scored six tries on the way to a 48-10 bonus-point win over Fijian Drua in Perth.

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Brumbies pip Waratahs in Super Rugby mudlark thriller

The ACT Brumbies have all but booked a home Super Rugby Pacific final and cruelled the NSW Waratahs' playoff hopes with a thrilling derby win in Sydney.

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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso: ‘The Lions is every rugby player’s dream – it would be unbelievable’

Flying wing is juggling Exeter’s playoff push with medical exams after a remarkably swift rise to Steve Borthwick’s England side

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'Ticks every box': Why Perth deserves an NRL team

Peter Cumins, chairman of a Perth consortium for a new NRL side, has explained why the time is ripe for a new franchise in Western Australia.

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Billy Vunipola must repay Saracens support as play-off race reaches thrilling finale

England No8 will turn attentions back to on-field matters after Majorca arrest as he bids for winning Sarries farewell

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Reds' cruel injury blow as top-four hunt intensifies

A broken arm for Harry Wilson has soured the Queensland Reds' gritty and crucial 26-22 win over an injury-hit Melbourne Rebels.

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No Gamble as re-signing boosts Waratahs' finals hopes

NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman is challenging Charlie Gamble to repay the faith and boost his side's flagging Super Rugby finals hopes against the Brumbies.

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Force chase 'double points' in unlikely finals bid

Despite propping up the Super Rugby Pacific ladder, the Western Force have not given up hope of a finals berth as key players return against the Fijian Drua.

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The Guardian - UK

Beloved Cardiff pub demolished in 2012 reopens after brick-by-brick rebuild on new site

Historic alehouse frequented by a Manic Street Preacher and All Black rugby players reconstructed on edge of Welsh capital

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Wallaroos granted license to thrill against Canada

The Wallaroos are being encouraged to back their attacking instincts in Saturday's Pacific Four rugby series opener against Canada in Sydney.

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Nigeria hit by snaking queues at the pumps amidst petrol crisis

Motorists in Nigeria face huge queues at petrol stations across major cities as frustration grows over the multi-headed crises dragging on the country's economy. Also, known locally as the Mendzang, the xylophone has a small but dedicated following in Cameroon. And we head out on the road with the roaming…

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‘I won’t miss the weather’: Manu Tuilagi bids farewell to England

Sale centre reflects on highs and lows as he prepares to bring down curtain on Premiership career with move to France

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Billy Vunipola escapes with slap on the wrist from RFU over taser arrest

Billy Vunipola is free to finish the season with Saracens after escaping a suspension from the Rugby Football Union

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Premiership finale: what’s at stake for clubs in running for playoff places

Saracens’ momentum and knockout rugby experience stands out as all eight teams face the season’s crucial remaining weeks

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Rebels desperate to crack Reds to lock in Super finals

Currently in sixth place and with a rugged run home, Melbourne head to Brisbane needing a win over the Reds to shore up a maiden Super Rugby finals berth.

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