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Teenager’s death sparks condemnation of viral rugby-style tackle game

Ryan Satterthwaite died from a head injury

The Independent UK

'Spread his wings': Wallabies coach on Cleary switch

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has weighed in on the prospect of a Nathan Cleary code switch, and celebrated the decision of an "integral" playmaker to stay put.

AAP

Restocked Reds prepped for 'do or die' footy

The return of another Test talent has steeled the Reds, who are adamant they can defy a poor record against top-four sides and make a Super Rugby finals run.

AAP

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Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah

Western Force lock Sam Carter has been around for a long time and he wants to finish his glittering career with one final big match.

AAP

Dramatic footage shows rugby-playing police officer tackle and arrest wanted man

The officer, who is also a jujitsu enthusiast, was quick on his feet

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Veteran Wallabies duo gear up for Japanese farewell

Another chapter in a rugby halves partnership that has spanned four teams and many seasons is coming to a close.

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New Zealand court discharges Australian diplomat's husband after drunken spitting assault

A New Zealand court on Thursday discharged the husband of an Australian diplomat without convicting him, months after the man pleaded guilty to assault for drunkenly spitting on a teenager during a street altercation on the night of a rugby match in Wellington

The Independent UK

Sam Underhill handed four-match ban for dangerous tackle in Challenge Cup final

Bath will be without the England flanker for the Premiership run-in.

The Independent UK

Brumbies regain key star for crucial Super Rugby clash

Fighting for a top-two spot heading into Super Rugby Pacific finals, the Brumbies have named star flyhalf Noah Lolesio, while the Reds welcome back Josh Flook.

AAP

Ex-Wales Flanker Popham Wants His Day In Court With Rugby Authorities

Alix Popham, one of hundreds of former rugby players to bring a lawsuit against the sport's authorities for head injuries, told AFP he wants his day in court so he can look in the face some of the officials "who are part of the reason why we are in the…

International Business Times

Moana Pasifika's rise massive, says Wallabies great

Inaugural Moana Pasifika captain Sekope Kepu says it's been great to see the Super Rugby Pacific outfit 'bear some fruit' under new skipper Ardie Savea.

AAP

Dan Cole: England and Leicester Tigers prop to retire from rugby this summer

Veteran tighthead will bow out as his country’s second most-capped men’s player of all time

Evening Standard

State of Origin sells itself as winds of change leave violence and hate behind

The rugby league showpiece series is making the most of a new formula as players and coaches save any war of words for the battle on the field

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Dream weavers: Waratahs off to Auckland with belief

After a great escape in Perth, the NSW Waratahs are convinced they can topple defending champions the Blues and scrape into the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

International Business Times

NZ Teenager Dies After Taking Part In Rugby-inspired Craze

A teenager has died in New Zealand after taking part in a rugby-inspired craze that sees participants sprint into each other head-on with no protective gear, police said Tuesday.

AAP

Wallabies workhorse has Super Rugby record in sight

Wallabies prop James Slipper has signed a contract extension that will see the Brumbies veteran become the game's most capped Super Rugby player.

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Big boost for Brumbies ahead of Super crunch clash

The Brumbies are set to have Wallabies playmaker Noah Lolesio back on deck as they host the Crusaders, with the teams battling for a top-two Super Rugby finish.

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The Guardian - UK

World Club Cup launch tosses away decades of European rugby history

Every four years, the tournament will replace the knockout stages of the Champions Cup in a announcement made earlier than intended

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Moses was always destined to be a star: NSW great

All eyes will be on Mitchell Moses come the State of Origin series opener, but one NSW legend is convinced the Blues' five-eighth will be up to the challenge.

The Guardian - UK

Exhausted Saints fall short again as Bordeaux’s colour and passion wins out

French club offer a blueprint for how to thrive in the modern game and it was all too apparent on and off the field in Cardiff

The Guardian - UK

Northampton heartbreak as Penaud inspires Bordeaux to Champions Cup glory

Adam Coleman and Cyril Cazeaux also scored tries in Bordeaux’s 28-20 win against Northampton in the Champions Cup final

The Independent UK

Rugby’s first World Club Cup to be staged in 2028

The announcement was made ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final between Northampton and Bordeaux in Cardiff

AAP

Waratahs keep finals hopes alive with extra Super win

Darby Lancaster has completed a match-winning hat-trick of tries in the last minute of extra time to keep the Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.

The Independent UK

Tom Dunn hails Ben Spencer’s ‘contagious’ effect after Bath’s Challenge Cup win

Bath are two wins away from the Premiership title and a trophy treble.

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