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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Ulster Rugby pays tribute to five players set to leave Kingspan this summer

“They can all leave proud in the knowledge that they have each made a significant contribution to our province..."

Belfast Live

Maro Itoje vows never to sing England rugby anthem ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ again due to slavery origin

Maro Itoje has announced that he will no longer partake in the England rugby anthem ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’.

Evening Standard

Gavin Bilton at World’s Strongest Man: The 30-stone ex-soldier and Welsh rugby player who eats 10,000 calories a day to compete

The former Welsh Premiership second-row has been crowned UK Strongest Man in 2020 and 2021

Wales Online

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England superstar Maro Itoje says he won't sing anthem anymore - "I was naive"

Maro Itoje has spoken out against England rugby anthem 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot', which has roots in American slavery, and has said he will no longer promote the song

Daily Mirror

Jason Robinson pays emotional tribute to late Wigan Warriors chairman Maurice Lindsay

'Billy Whizz' also hopes to see former Wigan centre/full-back Zak Hardaker return to form at Leeds Rhinos

Manchester Evening News

Burke leaves Kilmarnock in bid for first-team football after coaching role offer

CHRIS BURKE has announced he is leaving Kilmarnock in search of a new club despite an offer of a coaching role at Rugby Park.

The National (Scotland)

England’s Maro Itoje reveals he will no longer sing ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’

The anthem has been performed by fans at England matches since 1987 but in 2020 it was the subject of a review by the Rugby Football Union.

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Chris Burke leaves Kilmarnock in favour of continuing playing career

The veteran winger will be moving on from Rugby Park after he was offered a full-time coaching role.

Daily Record

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers linked with wing star, Bristol Bears add trio

All the transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher Premiership

Bristol Post

Maro Itoje vows not to sing English rugby anthem 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' again

The England and Lions star has issues over the origins of the song, which has links to the American slave trade

Wales Online

Wales star ends international career as move to English rugby's second tier is officially announced

Jonah Holmes has joined English Championship club Ealing Trailfinders following his departure from the Dragons

Wales Online

Warrior ex-Wales captain to play first rugby game in three years as he joins cast for one-off match

He played 60 times for his country and in three Tests for the British and Irish Lions

Wales Online

Football now the most popular sport in Wales ahead of rugby for first time

Rugby no longer holds the crown as Wales' national sport after the findings of a recent independent report

Wales Online

Waratahs Super boost as Blues rest stars

The ladder-leading Blues have named a youthful team to play the NSW Waratahs as they gear up for the Super Rugby playoffs starting a week later.

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Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Welsh club heartbroken by teen player's death

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

Daily Mirror

Kevin Sinfield: It's humbling to win this award but I won't stop until we find a cure

Rugby league legend turned Leicester coach honoured by Rugby Players' Association after raising almost £5m for MND Association

Wales Online

Welsh rugby dithers over signing 'superstar' as special WRU deal floated and five English teams move in

He becomes a free agent at the end of this season

The Canberra Times

The power of Pocock: the belief and fervour of campaign volunteers

The phenomenal enthusiasm of the David Pocock campaign volunteers.

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ABC News

Western Force add plot twist in Super Rugby Pacific finals race

The Super Rugby Pacific top eight looked pretty settled until the Western Force won a mid-week game on Tuesday, the result creating further intrigue ahead of the final round, writes Brett McKay.

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as top Wales teen international goes pro in England and European boss wants Welsh improvement

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Players break down in tears as livelihoods lost - the brutal reality as Welsh rugby stars thrown onto scrapheap

Being released is part and parcel of professional sport but there are few things that can prepare a player for the dreaded tap on the shoulder

The Independent UK

Ed Griffiths leaves role as Bath chairman after short spell

The former Saracens chief executive had only held the position since January 1 this year.

Belfast Live

Ulster vs Munster tickets on sale for United Rugby Championship quarter-final

Ulster face Munster at Kingspan Stadium on June 3

The Independent UK

Looking back: The Queen’s coronation and Huddersfield won the Challenge Cup

The birthplace of rugby league produced the cup winners on six occasions, the last time in 1953.

Daily Mirror

Joe Marler: Rugby union must do more to make it easier for players to 'come out'

EXCLUSIVE: “There is no way everyone in professional elite rugby is heterosexual. You can’t tell me that. The issue is, ‘why don’t they feel comfortable?’”

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