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Leicester Tigers unveil former player Geoff Parling as surprise Michael Cheika replacement

The former lock made nearly 100 appearances for Tigers as a player and will take up his role after coaching against the British and Irish Lions this summer

The Independent UK

Paralyzed to Powerful: how college rugby star Robert Paylor fought back from a broken neck

Catastrophically injured, the Cal lock was told he would not walk again. Refusing to accept defeat, he is now an author and speaker, still in love with his sport

The Guardian - US

Footy’s ‘code wars’ are back, but which is actually the No. 1 Australian sport: the NRL or AFL?

Every now and then, so-called “code wars” erupt between the major Australia winter football codes: the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Australia U20s win but miss out on Rugby Championship

Australia have defeated Argentina in their final game of the U20 Rugby Championship to remain unbeaten -- but had to settle for second place behind NZ.

AAP

Cooper's side earn shot at Japan rugby promotion series

Quade Cooper's side the Hanazono Liners have earned themselves a shot at the two-legged Japan Rugby League One promotion/relegation series.

AAP

Former Scotland and Lions boss Sir Ian McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer

The 78-year-old is currently consultant director of rugby at Doncaster.

The Independent UK

Hayne sets up try, gets through return game unscathed

Jarryd Hayne has returned to rugby league in front of a crowd of a few hundred people while playing for Wentworthville in the third-tier Ron Massey Cup.

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Mam stars, put on report in Souths-Logan comeback

Brisbane face a nervous wait on the availability of Ezra Mam next week after he was put on report for a high shot in his rugby league return for Souths-Logan.

AAP

Bristol Bears revel in ‘wonderful occasion’ after beating Bath in Wales

Bristol's bonus-point win in Cardiff took them third

The Independent UK

Kilmarnock 3 Dundee 2: Hosts secure Scottish Premiership survival

Kilmarnock ensured William Hill Premiership status for another season with an eventful 3-2 win over Dundee at Rugby Park.

The National (Scotland)

Lolesio's spinal injury sours Brumbies' Super derby win

Incumbent Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has suffered a reported spinal injury in the first half of his Brumbies' Super Rugby Pacific win over Western Force.

AAP

Brains before brawn in modern rugby

Letter: Sport authorities must address the heightened risk of repetitive brain trauma in the fierce modern game, writes Dr Donald Williams

The Guardian - UK

Huw Jones credits Glasgow return for helping him earn maiden Lions call-up

The 30-year-old returned to Scotstoun after an unsuccessful spell at Harlequins in 2022 and has become a regular in Scotland’s backline.

The Independent UK

Brian O’Driscoll tips Henry Pollock to ‘thrive’ on British and Irish Lions tour

The Northampton forward has taken English rugby by storm this season.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Australia welcomes Owen Farrell omission but Lions get backing as firm favourites

The prospect of an underwhelming squad did not materialise but most commentators suggest the Wallabies can be competitive

AAP

Suaalii knocked out in Waratahs' costly loss to Reds

Wallabies star Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii has been knocked out in the NSW Waratahs' despairing 28-21 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Queensland Reds in Sydney.

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions squad: Player-by-player guide to the 38 selected by Andy Farrell

Your quick and easy guide to every player selected for the tour to Australia

AAP

How Perth won an 18-year battle for NRL readmission

Plans for Perth's NRL return were first hatched in 2006. There have been no shortage of highs, lows, hurdles and false dawns on the ensuing rollercoaster ride.

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The Independent UK

He’s ready to compete – Henry Pollock tipped to shine for Lions by Andy Farrell

The 20-year-old rising star of English rugby has been picked in the 38-man touring party.

The Independent UK

Exuberance of youth could give Lions extra edge – and now the fun can really start

A fresh-looking squad containing reasonably few surprises has been named by Andy Farrell – who leaves out son, Owen

AAP

Fressard's path from school expulsion to Origin arena

It wasn't until Jayme Fressard was expelled from high school that someone put a footy in her hands. Now, she's a chance to break a State of Origin record.

The Guardian - UK

British & Irish Lions squad 2025: the chosen 38 players

We profile each player from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland who will compete for places in Andy Farrell’s Test match squads to take on Australia this summer

The Independent UK

The qualities that make Maro Itoje the ideal British and Irish Lions captain

BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS: After Itoje’s appointment as captain for the tour of Australia by Andy Farrell, Harry Latham-Coyle charts the journey of the player who emerged as the outstanding candidate for one of rugby’s greatest honours

The Independent UK

Fiji rugby star Josaia Raisuqe dies after tragic accident

Raisuqe was part of the Fiji team that won silver at the Paris Olympics last summer

AAP

NRL to consider Perth Bears-Western Force player swap

Incoming NRL outfit Perth Bears and rugby union side Western Force could enter into a radical player-share agreement suggested by billionaire Andrew Forrest.

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