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Leicester’s unlikely hero snatches share of spoils against Harlequins in annual festive treat

Harlequins 34-34 Leicester: Dan Cole’s final-minute try continued a streak of three draws between these two sides in the annual ‘Big Game’ at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Which sport won 2024? Australian audiences feast on free-to-air despite streaming boom

Matildas ratings bonanza gives way to AFL and NRL blockbuster events in 2024 as more Australians move from traditional TV to online viewing

The Guardian - AU

Chris Robshaw and Camilla Kerslake look back: ‘I wasn’t sure drinking and roller skating was the best combination’

The former England rugby captain and the singer on their serendipitous meeting and mutual career-mindedness

The Guardian - UK

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Syd Hynes obituary

Fiery but hugely successful rugby league player for Leeds and Great Britain known for his ‘dummy scissors’ move

The Guardian - UK

US sex-abuse watchdog fires investigator after learning of his arrest for stealing drug money

The U.S. Center for SafeSport abruptly fired one of its investigators last month after learning he’d been arrested for stealing money confiscated after a drug bust he was part of during his previous job as a police officer

The Independent UK

Christmas travel disruption for motorists and train passengers amid festive getaway

Several incidents of travel disruption has caused delays for motorists and train passengers

Evening Standard

Antoine Dupont magic, a Springboks double and the 2024 Rugby Union Awards

A captivating year of rugby saw plenty of storylines across the sport, including the thrilling sevens tournaments at the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

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The Breakdown awards: best rugby matches, players and quotes of 2024

The best and worst of the last 12 months and hopes for 2025 in our review of the year in rugby union

The Guardian - UK

Manu scores try but suffers loss on Japan rugby debut

Ex-Roosters star Joey Manu has crossed for a try on his Japanese rugby debut but his side was beaten at the death by a Bernard Foley dropped goal.

AAP

Maddi Levi: ‘I’m not the only one who suffers with self-doubt’

Australian cross-code athlete’s own expectations weigh heavy even as she soars to greater heights as World Rugby’s sevens player of the year

The Guardian - AU

Bristol raise the bar in Premiership with record victory at Leicester

Bristol claimed a record 10th consecutive away win – and Leicester conceded the most points they ever have done in a Premiership home game – as the Bears won 54-24

The Guardian - UK

Record losses and bumper bonuses – the pay row tearing apart English rugby

Grassroots rebellion over executive pay has now seen the chair of the RFU board stand down – how did it come to this?

The Guardian - UK

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’

Gatland’s position has been under intense scrutiny after a dire autumn.

The Independent UK

Who Invented Soccer? Tracing the Game's History

When you drill down into the story of the game, these are three main eras where we can search for the culprit responsible for inventing soccer.

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The National (Scotland)

Tom Ilube resigns as RFU chairman amid pay controversy

Tom Ilube has resigned as chairman of the Rugby Football Union amid controversy over executive pay.

The Guardian - UK

Bill Beaumont appointed interim RFU chairman as civil war breaks out

Sir Bill Beaumont has been appointed interim chairman of the Rugby Football Union after Tom Ilube stepped down

AAP

Schmidt gets Lions prep started with Wallabies camp

While he's yet to make a call on his coaching future, Joe Schmidt is continuing to plan for next year's touring Lions with the Wallabies assembling next month.

AAP

Former Wallabies playmaker makes move to Los Angeles

Former Brumbies star and Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano will continue his long rugby career in the US after signing with Los Angeles.

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GWS rookie inspired by Israel Folau's AFL experiment

Growing up in rugby league heartland, Greater Western Sydney rookie Josaia Delana remembers discovering the AFL through code-hopper Israel Folau.

The Independent UK

Cost of Premiership rugby’s failed three underlined with £30m loans yet to be recovered

Wasps, Worcester and London Irish went out of business in 2022/23

The Independent UK

Ellie Kildunne believes impact of home Rugby World Cup lies ‘beyond imagination’

The 25-year-old was crowned World Rugby women’s 15s player of the year earlier this month.

AAP

Warriors raid more rugby union talent for NRLW roster

The Warriors have signed four more players with a background in rugby union for their NRLW roster, headlined by sevens star Tysha Ikenasio.

The Independent UK

‘Weir’ in this together: Ex-Lions call on fans to join MND fundraising challenge

Since 2021, annual exercise challenge Doddie Aid has raised £5 million for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which set up by the late Doddie Weir.

The Guardian - UK

Grassroots rebellion to force out top RFU executives gathers momentum

Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could be ousted from the Rugby Football Union early next year with both senior figures facing a motion to be dismissed

Evening Standard

Rugby players report mental health boost from taking part in the sport – study

Of the 500 adult players who completed a University of Edinburgh online survey, 55% were male and 44% were female.

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