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Nadine Dorries to get a lesson in rugby league after code clanger

The Culture Secretary stunned a rugby league audience in St Helens by mentioning her favourite rugby union moment.

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries invited to watch rugby league after mixing up the codes

Dorries referred to Jonny Wilkinson’s match-winning drop goal for England in the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup final.

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries mixes up rugby league and union in embarrassing 'Bloody Mary' cock-up

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nadine Dorries made a gaffe when she recalled Jonny Wilkinson's famous drop goal to seal England's Rugby Union World Cup win in 2003

Daily Mirror

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Nadine Dorries in jaw-dropping blunder at rugby league event

NADINE Dorries has made an embarrassing blunder at a press conference for the of the Rugby League World Cup – after mixing up the sport with rugby…

The National (Scotland)

100 years on, Belfast rugby club continues to grow from strength to strength

This Autumn marks 100 years since Civil Service (NI) Rugby Club was formed

Belfast Live

Nadine Dorries mistakes rugby league for rugby union in speech mix-up: ‘I remember that 2003 drop goal’

Nadine Dorries made an embarrassing mistake during a speech at a Rugby League World Cup event in St Helens on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Nadine Dorries makes embarrassing gaffe and confuses rugby's two codes while promoting World Cup

The Secretary of State for Sport made the blunder at a Rugby League World Cup press conference

Wales Online

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‘That 2003 drop-goal’: Nadine Dorries confuses rugby league and union in embarrassing speech gaffe

Speaking at a Rugby League World Cup event, the culture secretary reflected on her favourite memory from the sport – which was in fact an iconic moment from rugby union

The Independent UK

The verdict on the shock Wales team to face South Africa as warrior returns and giants benched

Wales go head to head with the world champions in the first of three summer encounters on Saturday afternoon

Wales Online

Ireland AM star Tommy Bowe calls Alan Hughes out in mask row before being outted for watching rugby match live on air

The presenters were discussing the possible reintroduction of face masks in public settings after the most recent surge of Covid-19 in Ireland

Irish Mirror

Bristol Bears sponsor Xledger signs new deal with Bristol Sport

It will see the software firm’s branding appear on shirts worn by the rugby side and basketball club Bristol Flyers

Birmingham Post

French rugby star's thick Irish accent sends internet into meltdown

Former France under 20 captain Daniel Brennan's unusual accent has taken the internet by storm.

Irish Mirror

Lanarkshire fundraiser smashes £200,000 target in final charity cycle

Jim Bertram's final challenge saw him cycle from Wolves’ Molineux Stadium to Rugby Park in Kilmarnock in aid of the Kris Boyd Charity.

Daily Record

Barbarians to face New Zealand’s second-string at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

The contest is scheduled for 13 November

The Independent UK

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Rugby League World Cup delivers £25m of 'positive change' before a ball is kicked

The great and the good of rugby league will convene in England later this year for the World Cup - but the event has already had a positive impact before it gets underway

Wales Online

Leigh Halfpenny is loving life as a new coach amid rugby return hope in first interview since injury horror

The 96-cap Wales Test man has been sidelined for a year because of a knee injury

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Warren Gatland eyes UK return and Wales U20s giant signs for rival region

The latest rugby news from the rugby world

The Guardian - UK

Australian rugby union upbeat despite lean times as ‘golden decade’ looms

Wallabies and Rugby Australia have cause for optimism as England Test series arrives after a chastening period

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'He has a massive heart!' Springboks stars pick the Wales players they really rate

Wales' chances of success in South Africa are being written off across the board but their hosts are not taking things lightly

Newcastle Herald

Rugby convert Leo Thompson on learning his way at the Newcastle Knights

The utility forward has played all but one game this season.

Belfast Live

Belfast primary schools celebrate touch rugby tournament success

They were victorious at the recent Civil Service (NI) Rugby Club Primary Schools Touch Rugby competitions for girls and boys

Wales Online

Wales have some of the best attacking weapons in world rugby - they must get their hands on the ball

Wayne Pivac's side are being written off ahead of Saturday but they have threats of their own

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as England great raves about Wayne Pivac and Wales star prepares for wedding on tour

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

'Shameful' incident in Ireland v Maori All Blacks game sparks outrage

Campaigners have slammed the decision to allow Ireland's Jeremy Loughman to return to the field of play after he seemed to suffer a heavy head injury

Wales Online

Wales U20s give first start to 'phenomenal' schoolboy Morgan Morse as coaches blown away

He is a kid who has been rated by pretty much every coach he has played under so far

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