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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Former England head coach Brian Ashton set to consult with Red Roses

Exclusive: The vastly experienced Ashton is set to be involved with the Red Roses programme for the first time

The Independent UK

New Zealand ponders bid to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup with Australia

NRL chief says France’s withdrawal is ‘disappointing’ but NZRL says it would be a great opportunity for Indigenous and Pasifika communities

The Guardian - AU

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This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

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London Irish at risk of Premiership ban after RFU sets deadline for takeover

London Irish will be suspended from next season’s Premiership unless their takeover is completed by 30 May or proof of funding is offered

The Guardian - UK

Principality Stadium roof walk plan shelved as WRU divert CVC money to pro game

It had been hoped the attraction at the iconic venue would be operational by 2024 at the latest

Wales Online

London Irish threatened with suspension as RFU imposes takeover deadline

An American consortium has been linked with a takeover of the Premiership club.

The Independent UK

Sale boss Alex Sanderson ‘super proud’ to be flying flag for north of England

The Sharks will face Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham on May 27.

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Sale dreaming of Premiership glory and northern rugby union revival

Alex Sanderson aims to grow the Premiership finalists’ fanbase but may need RFU help in what can be a southern-centric sport

The Guardian - UK

Tonight's rugby news as axed Jones 'very disappointed' by Gatland decision and star suffers appalling holiday incident with girlfriend

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Rugby League World Cup in doubt as France withdraw as hosts

The move affects the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments

The Independent UK

France announces decision to withdraw from hosting 2025 World Cup

The move affects the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments.

The Independent UK

2025 Rugby League World Cup in doubt after France pull out of staging event

The 2025 Rugby League World Cup is in serious doubt after the hosts, France, confirmed they would not be able to stage the tournament due to funding cuts

The Guardian - UK

Rugby League World Cup plans in turmoil after France pull plug on 2025

France become second host to bail on hosting the 2025 tournament due to financial difficulties leaving international rugby league facing yet more turmoil and chaos

Daily Mirror

World rugby legend blown away by how good Dan Biggar is now he plays with him

The Wales outside-half has made a huge impression since moving to France

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

Arise Sir Kev... It’s time to give Kevin Sinfield a knighthood

Sinfield’s tireless charity work with Rob Burrow to raise money and awareness for MND means the honour is long overdue, writes Luke Baker

Birmingham Post

Finance director of the Welsh Rugby Union is standing down

Tim Moss is moving on after 16 years with the union

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian rugby club apply to create new beer garden outside clubhouse

The new beer garden will operate at weekends from April to October with plans for a new UPVC sliding window to act as a hatchery

The Independent UK

Italy select prop Ivan Nemer in Rugby World Cup squad despite racism ban

Former England squad member Paolo Odogwu is also included in a 46-player group to prepare for the tournament

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Birmingham Post

The Six Nations equity deal with CVC and the dilution facing Welsh rugby

Unless CVC helps to grow the commercial pie then the unions will see little upside besides bringing forward future revenues

Wales Online

Club rugby legend calls it a day at 51 after 30 years and 650 games for one team

Mark Collett has played over 650 games for Cefn Cribwr

Daily Mirror

New Zealand rugby star Billy Guyton, 33, dies after retiring due to concussion problems

Billy Guyton played for the Blues, Crusaders and Hurricanes in Super Rugby, while also representing Tasman 52 times before retiring in 2018 as a result of concussion symptoms

Bristol Post

Departing Bristol Bears star Charles Piutau’s new club confirmed

‘I would like to have stayed’ - Charles Piutau bows out a Bristol Bears legend

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Super Rugby star dies aged 33 and Thomas to show he's 'true Welshman'

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

ABC News

Kevin Sinfield carries ex-teammate Rob Burrow over line in Leeds Marathon raising funds to fight motor neurone disease

Former England rugby league teammates Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow raise millions of pounds for research into motor neurone disease, after Burrow's diagnosis in 2019.

Wales Online

Six Wales World Cup squad members to make decisions on futures

There's a half-dozen players with their futures still up in the air

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