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Wales and British and Irish Lions great Leigh Halfpenny retires from rugby

Halfpenny won 101 caps for Wales and made four Test appearances for the Lions

The Independent UK

Princess Charlene Tries Out Beach Waves and a Princess Kate-Approved Sport in a New Pair of Hermès Sneakers

She joined husband Prince Albert for a sporty outing in Monaco.

Marie Claire

RFU make decision on Steve Borthwick's England future after Six Nations review

English rugby’s governing body have concluded assessment of worst-ever campaign with Nations Championship looming and World Cup on the horizon

Evening Standard

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Steve Borthwick set to lead England into 2027 Rugby World Cup after Six Nations review

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The Independent UK

RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England for 2027 World Cup after Six Nations review

Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff have been backed to remain in charge of England’s men’s rugby team despite four defeats in the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

RFU gives backing to Steve Borthwick after review of England’s worst-ever Six Nations campaign

England won just once in their campaign having begun as title hopefuls

The Independent UK

Rugby needs to stop the screen-obsessed, finger-pointing, hair-trigger arguments

Rugby is in danger of losing its integrity by howling about referees’ decisions and unedifying actions on the field under the notional banner of player welfare

The Guardian - UK

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Kiss to have say on Wallabies' July selection calls

Joe Schmidt has explained how Les Kiss will have a say on Wallabies selections before he takes the reins, and made a case for the injury-plagued Tom Lynagh.

AAP

‘A missing generation’: why are there are no female head coaches in Women’s Six Nations?

A new scheme will attempt to address the glaring lack of diversity among top coaches in elite women’s rugby union

The Guardian - UK

Sevens star set for code switch, signs for Titans

Teagan Levi will test the waters in the NRLW, with the Australian sevens star signing on to play with Gold Coast at the end of the world series.

AAP

Princess Anne's hilarious three-word response after Mike Tindall 'got one over' on her

The Princess Royal is known for her blunt sense of humour - and it was on full display with her son-in-law

Woman & Home

How to build an NRL team: Perth Bears hunt for hidden gems as PNG Chiefs splash cash

Expansion clubs are taking different routes, with funding, leadership, talent pathways and fan engagement as important as marquee player signings

The Guardian - AU

Reds victory consigns Brumbies to rare Super Rugby fate

Australia's benchmark Brumbies have suffered three straight losses for the first time in eight years to be in danger of missing the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

AAP

Women’s Elite Rugby enters season two with lessons learned, a pop star investor and ambition for US game

The semi-pro league gets under way with aims of elevating the sport ahead of the 2033 World Cup on American soil

The Guardian - US

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AAP

'So loose': McKellar condemns Waratahs' breakdown work

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar is lamenting his side's inability to get their hands on the ball after a costly Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Western Force.

AAP

'Not good enough': Force dent Waratahs' finals hopes

Two tries from a former teammate on a mission have led the Western Force to a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

The Independent UK

Munster cancel appointment of Roger Randle after backlash over historic rape allegation

Randle had been due to join the United Rugby Championship club as an attack coach

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: world records, heavyweight clashes and speedy shoes

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AAP

Rugby focus for Lonergan as Brumbies, Reds do battle

Lachlan Lonergan isn't looking too far into the future ahead of his first start of the Super Rugby Pacific season for the ACT Brumbies.

The Guardian - US

‘Every body is a rugby body’: US women players fight for inclusivity after trans ban

Players are considering only competing in the ‘open’ category, which allows people of any sex or gender to play

The Guardian - UK

Adam Coleman escapes from rugby purgatory to the peaks with Bordeaux

Bordeaux Bègles’ dual Wallabies and Tonga international lock says Champions Cup holders are primed for Sunday’s clash of cultures against Bath

AAP

'A good test': Suaalii and Lomax to go head to head

Former NSW State of Origin teammates Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Zac Lomax are set to clash in rugby union for the first time at a familiar Sydney venue.

AAP

'Contagious': Suaalii says more players may follow Luai

Former Samoan World Cup teammate Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes Jarome Luai may well attract many more NRL stars to the PNG Chiefs.

AAP

Durable Reds flyhalf tosses up Super Rugby options

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips will finally wear the Reds' No.10 jumper at Suncorp Stadium as the durable flyhalf weighs up his options for the next Super season.

Evening Standard

William hails ‘special memories’ as rugby star George North announces retirement

The Prince of Wales, in a social media post on Wednesday evening, shared a clip of George North tackling Israel Folau.

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