Rugby football
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has issued a fiery response to the British and Irish Lions' warning that he is contractually obliged to release his stars to their Super Rugby franchises throughout the tour. The Lions' chief executive, Ben Calveley, had called for all Wallabies to be allowed
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Wales' rugby clubs are set to receive increased financial support from the Welsh Government to transform them into community hubs, enhancing their off-field work, governance, and inclusive practices. James Evans, the Member of the Senedd (MS), has asked the Government about providing more funding to support grassroots rugby. The
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Army veteran Ken Knowles, who served in the Second World War, celebrated his 100th birthday in style at a Warrington rugby club, where he was the special guest of honour. The Royal Logistic Corps' rugby league team hosted Ken and his family, treating them to a masterful performance on
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England U20 Men's head coach Mark Mapletoft and assistant coach Andy Titterrell have selected their 30-player squad for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy, with talented young players from Exeter Chiefs featuring prominently. Among the selected players is Crediton Rugby Club forward Louie Gulley, a 19-year-old
Rugby football
The British and Irish Lions rugby team touched down in Australia last week, still reeling from a disappointing 28-24 loss to Argentina. As they prepare for the upcoming Test series against the Wallabies, team coaches and players are emphasizing the need for improvement. Lions head coach Andy Farrell and flanker
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Finn Russell, the Scottish fly-half, is looking to have a stellar summer with the Lions, having overcome personal and professional struggles. With a career-defining tour ahead, he aims to lead the team to a series win against Australia, while establishing himself as a modern great in the process. Russell'
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Felix Jones, the former England coach, is back in South Africa, focusing on the fitness and skills of the Springbok players. His expertise will be crucial for the team as they prepare for the demanding 2025 international season and eventually the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Jones, who helped
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Walter van Halst, a history teacher at Lord Tweedsmuir, has been awarded the Honorary Members Award (HMA) by the B.C. Secondary Schools Rugby Union (BCSSRU) for his exemplary contributions to high school rugby in British Columbia. Van Halst, who has been the high school rugby commissioner for over a
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A senior administrator at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Stuart Hooper, has resigned amidst controversy over his involvement with the rebel rugby league, R360. Hooper, a former player and director of rugby, had been working at the ECB for around 18 months as director of cricket operations. His
Fund raising
Cyclists, including Scottish rugby stars Kenny and Gabby Logan, completed a 555-mile journey around the island of Ireland to raise funds for motor neurone disease (MND) research. The challenge, inspired by the late Doddie Weir, was held in memory of the Scottish rugby star who died of MND in November
Rugby football
Andy Farrell's current role as the head coach of the British and Irish Lions is a far cry from his experience three decades ago when he was captain of the Great Britain Lions rugby league team. Back then, Farrell and his teammates faced numerous challenges, including a civil
Rugby football
Sam Scott, the talented 19-year-old tighthead prop from Wales, is fast becoming a household name in rugby circles. As part of the Wales U20s team, Scott has already made a lasting impression, particularly in their impressive wins over Ireland U20s and England U20s in the Six Nations. What's
