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England Rugby captain's decision to prioritise mental health could inspire more athletes to do the same

England Rugby Union captain Owen Farrell recently announced he was deciding to step away from international duties. The 32-year-old said his decision to sit out of the 2024 Six Nations tournament was so that he could prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing.

The Conversation

Winds of change blowing as Japan plan to tackle rugby’s powerhouses

With Ardie Savea on board, will the money on offer for a shorter season in Asia attract more elite European-based players?

The Guardian - UK

Invested Moore's simple advice to RA after Eddie exit

Stephen Moore has offered his thoughts on the appointment of the next Wallabies coach as he prepares for his own return of sorts to the Queensland Reds.

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Trailblazing Englishwoman revealed as Wallaroos coach

England's Jo Yapp will become the first female head coach of a senior Australian football team after being named as Wallaroos boss, replacing Jay Tregonning.

AAP

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Sunderland's Stadium of Light to host England in opener

49,000 tickets to be put on sale for the tournament curtain-raiser, with Twickenham to stage final

Evening Standard

Sarah Hunter ‘so excited’ by prospect of Rugby World Cup launching in Sunderland

The England transitional coach is keen to inspire a new generation of players from the North East.

The Independent UK

Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025 to start in Sunderland and end at Twickenham

World Rugby and Rugby Football Union made the announcement on Monday morning.

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Sunderland’s Stadium of Light to host opening game of 2025 Women’s World Cup

Twickenham will host the final of the tournament, with organisers hopeful of a sell-out crowd

The Independent UK

Super Rugby must speed up to lure fans back: Waugh

RA chief executive Phil Waugh says speeding up the game and limiting the time the ball is out of play are ways to revive interest in Super Rugby.

AAP

Syd Millar: Ireland and Lions hero dies aged 89

Tributes paid to former prop

Evening Standard

Celtic too negative in their passing during loss at Kilmarnock, says Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admitted his side were too negative in the second half at Rugby Park after Kilmarnock came from behind to win 2-1.

The National (Scotland)

Foley thrashed in first round of Japanese rugby season

Bernard Foley's Kubota Spears Tokyo Bay have got their Japanese club rugby defence off to a poor start with a 52-26 defeat from Tokyo Sungoliath.

AAP

Kilmarnock vs Celtic: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time & team news

All the latest info ahead of Kilmarnock taking on Celtic at Rugby Park.

The National (Scotland)

Russell Hargreaves death: Arsenal post touching video as tributes paid to 45-year-old ‘brilliant broadcaster’

Hargreaves worked at TalkSport radio for a decade covering a range of sports

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NRL champion shares inspiration behind children's book

Indigenous NRL player Alex Johnston reflects on the people who pushed him to pursue rugby league and how his culture and son inspired his children's book.

Evening Standard

RFL lowers rugby league tackle height in bid to improve player safety

44 recommendations are set to be imposed in English rugby league, including outlawing tackling above the armpit

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Amanda Serrano, Lions and Ronnie O’Sullivan

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The Guardian - UK

Rugby league to lower professional tackle height over concussion risk

Professional rugby league in Britain will lower the legal tackle height to below the armpit from 2025 as part of sweeping changes to enhance player safety

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield completes gruelling seven-stage ultramarathon fundraiser for MND

The former rugby league star has set a target of raising £777,777.

AAP

Rennie to begin Japan rugby season with star recruits

Ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie resumes club coaching when he guides Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the opening round of Japan Rugby League one this weekend.

Evening Standard

RPA chief Christian Day urges more mental health support in rugby

Exclusive: Rugby Players' Association general secretary insists clubs and the RFU can do more to help the sport's stars

The Guardian - UK

Champions Cup kicks off with usual suspects on top but plenty to relish

La Rochelle, Leinster and Toulouse are the trio to beat but with Europe’s best colliding there are some intriguing possibilities

AAP

Rebels' Tupou seeks fresh start after RWC nightmare

Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou simply wants to stay fit and perform for the Melbourne Rebels after his high-profile Super Rugby Pacific switch from the Reds.

AAP

Wallaby Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL's Roosters

Mark Nawaqanitawase could still play for the Wallabies next year, despite signing a two-year NRL deal from 2025 with the Sydney Roosters

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