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Wallabies star commits through to next Rugby World Cup

Rugby Australia have locked in Len Ikitau for the 2027 World Cup, with the Brumbies centre signing a deal that includes a UK sabbatical.

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Italy’s Women’s Six Nations decider with Wales moved due to Pope Francis’ funeral

The match will now be played on Sunday, with all sport in Italy postponed on Saturday

The Independent UK

I'm Kilmarnock's captain – Scottish Premiership survival is key to my future

Kilmarnock captain Kyle Vassell is keen to stay at Rugby Park but admitted relegation could affect his future plans.

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Ben Youngs, England’s most-capped male player, to retire from rugby in June

Ben Youngs will retire from professional rugby in June after more than 500 senior games for Leicester, England and the British & Irish Lions

The Guardian - UK

England legend Ben Youngs announces retirement from rugby

Youngs is England men’s rugby’s most-capped player and will hang up his boots after finishing the season with Leicester Tigers

The Independent UK

Just for kicks, the top 10 rugby union sharp shooters of the past 30 years

As the season finale draws near, we nominate 10 goal-kickers you can count on when the pressure cranks up

The Guardian - UK

Wests Tigers and Lachlan Galvin: a modern-day NRL saga for the social media age

This tug-of-war is different to rugby league’s standard soap opera – it has spilled over into the online realm and raises questions about employee safety

The Guardian - AU

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Force buzzing as Kurtley Beale nears playing return

Western Force back Bayley Kuenzle says Kurtley Beale will give the team a huge boost when he makes his long-awaited playing return in the coming weeks.

AAP

Home sweet home as Brumbies eye Super top-two finish

With four of their last five games in Canberra, the Brumbies have set their sights on a top-two spot and home run all the way to the Super Rugby Pacific final.

AAP

Reds' 'Junkyard Dog' no one-trick rugby pony

Tim Ryan burst onto the scene with a memorable hat-trick in the corresponding game a year ago but enters the Reds' Anzac Day clash with the Blues in a drought.

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Sevens stars inclusion pushes Wallaroos to new levels

Adding three of Australia's top rugby sevens players has made existing Wallaroos up their game as the coach names the squad to play in World Cup lead-ins.

AAP

Kiss method 'obvious' as Slack endorses Reds boss

Former Wallaby captain Andrew Slack, who was part of a review into the side's disastrous 2023 campaign, sees a clear heir apparent to the departing Joe Schmidt.

AAP

Abuse I received for TikTok video after Women’s Six Nations defeat was crazy

Dance live on the BBC with a club teammate, after Wales had lost to England, provoked a torrent of hate online

The Guardian - UK

Albanese returns to former school for mass poll appeal

Anthony Albanese has celebrated Easter by breaking bread with church leaders, while also speaking about his other religion - rugby league and the Rabbitohs.

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Calls grow for more golden-point time after Force draw

The Western Force and Hurricanes have fought out a 17-17 golden-point draw that left the captains from both sides confused about what happens next.

The Guardian - UK

England 59-7 Scotland: Women’s Six Nations rugby union – as it happened

Claudia MacDonald shone with two tries among England’s nine in a crushing victory that sets up a Grand Slam decider

AAP

Toole, Pollard lead Brumbies to win over Moana Pasifika

The Brumbies have finished strong to record a hard-earned 24-0 Super Rugby Pacific victory over Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe.

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Drua dig deep to keep the Waratahs winless away in 2025

The NSW Waratahs have lost to the Fijian Drua to extend their Super Rugby Pacific losing run away from home to nine matches, their worst streak since 1997.

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The Independent UK

Christian Wade to switch codes and join Wigan Warriors

The move follows stints in rugby union and the NFL

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Refreshed Force aim to prove they're the real deal

The Western Force are 4-4 and have their finals destiny in their own hands but face a tough match against the Hurricanes in Perth on Saturday night.

AAP

Tonga want to host Test match in 2025 Pacific Cup

Tonga is a powerhouse of international rugby league and seek to host a Test in Nuku'alofa in this year's Pacific Cup to build on their incredible following.

AAP

The Waratahs ace eligible to represent five nations

Aptly-named Waratahs hooker Julian Heaven has the unique distinction of being eligible to play rugby for five nations - but his heart is set on the Wallabies.

The Independent UK

Ireland dealt injury blow as rising star Erin King ruled out of World Cup

The 21-year-old was named World Rugby’s breakthrough player of the year for 2024

AAP

Blues crush Tahs to snare Trans-Tasman Women's crown

The Auckland-based Blues have scored six tries to one against the NSW Waratahs to claim the inaugural Super Rugby Women's Champions crown.

The Guardian - AU

‘Take a chill pill’: Benji Marshall’s defence of Lachlan Galvin exposes NRL circus

The Wests Tigers coach batted away a flurry of questions before volunteering a one-minute monologue in support of the rugby league prodigy

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