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Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named his 36-man squad to face Fiji and the British & Irish Lions, making several key selections in a bid to shape his team for the upcoming series. The squad features a mix of local and international players, including recalls for Will Skelton and Taniela
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Clee Hill Rugby Club organized a charity cycling event that brought the community together, raising a substantial £5,551.26 for their new clubhouse. The event featured young players, coaches, and volunteers pedaling on spin bikes, drawing the attention of passersby and shoppers who donated and cheered them on. The
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The Welsh Rugby Union is set to meet with its four professional clubs this week to discuss a way forward for the game in Wales, following recent controversy and struggles at senior Test level. The WRU has been facing financial concerns and has been considering reducing the number of professional
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James and Melanie Burge-Davies, a couple from Porthcawl in Wales, will participate in the world's longest-ever rugby match, aiming to break the Guinness World Record. The non-stop full-contact games will last 36 hours, with a men's and women's game taking place at Mulligar RFC
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Rahul Bose, President of Rugby India, has successfully nurtured the Rugby Premier League 2025 over the last eight years, making it a reality. In an exclusive interview with The Free Press Journal, he shared his insights on the league, its potential, and the road to success. Bose emphasized that a
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Temba Bavuma, the South African captain, has expressed his desire to emulate the Springboks' all-conquering rugby team after the Proteas' historic win over Australia at the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's. Bavuma's team made a slow and steady progress towards their target
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Rugby icon Bryan Habana will join an array of footballing legends, including Leonardo Bonucci, Nemanja Vidic, and Edwin van der Sar, for UNICEF's Soccer Aid charity match at Old Trafford in Manchester this weekend. The 42-year-old Springboks legend will be the only rugby player on the pitch and
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Sidharth Malhotra, known for his acting career in films like 'Aiyaary,' is also a rugby player who credits the sport with teaching him brotherhood, discipline, and respect. He shared his college rugby experience on social media, where he played for the Delhi Hurricanes Rugby club. Malhotra is currently
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England rugby stars Abby Dow and Tatyana Heard are leading a creative initiative to promote women's rugby and the World Cup 2025, encouraging youngsters to get into rugby union and showcase their support for the Red Roses through yarn art takeovers across the country. The initiative, inspired by
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Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL), through its Windhoek Beer brand, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development of Namibian rugby by renewing its partnership with the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU). The renewed agreement will focus on supporting the NRU's development programs, national team preparations, and community outreach initiatives,
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England head coach Steve Borthwick has announced a 36-man training squad, featuring 16 uncapped players, to prepare for the upcoming match against France and summer Tests against the United States and Argentina. The group includes players who will not be involved in the Premiership final on Saturday, such as those
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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has revealed a 36-man squad for the upcoming summer tour to New Zealand and Fiji, featuring a mix of experienced players and newcomers. The tour will kick off against the Māori All Blacks in Whangārei on Saturday, July 5, before heading to Suva to play
