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England's women's rugby team has a long history of success, with multiple World Cup victories and a consistent presence at the top of the sport. Since the first Women's Rugby Union World Cup in 1991, the team has grown in strength and depth, with
Sports associations
Rugby star and former England international Shaunagh Brown has been announced as the new Champion for girls at the Youth Sport Trust, a charity that aims to harness the power of sport to improve young lives. Her appointment comes ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup, which is
Rugby football
Sarah Hunter, the Red Roses defence coach, is one of a handful of women hoping to prove that they can thrive in coaching positions at the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup. Hunter, who became the most capped England player of all time during her playing career, believes the
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Bristol Bears has made a significant signing with the acquisition of Louis Rees-Zammit, a 24-year-old international star considered one of the world's most exciting talents. Rees-Zammit returns to rugby union after a stint in the NFL, where he joined the International Player Pathway and played for the Kansas
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Former Namibia national rugby player Uakazuvaka Wacca Kazombiaze has emphasized the need for the rugby sport to be decentralized to all corners of the country. Kazombiaze suggests that the Namibia Rugby Union should reach out to all regions to develop the sport at the grassroots level, focusing on infrastructure development,
Rugby football
As the women's game continues to grow in popularity and competitiveness, the 2025 World Cup promises to be the most thrilling event yet. With an expanded pool of 16 teams, new talent emerges, and established stars return, offering a thrilling spectacle for fans. New Zealand's Black
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The long-term future of professional rugby in Wales hangs in the balance as the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) embarks on a formal consultation process with key stakeholders. The WRU executive has been tasked with drawing up a new structure for the professional game, with a reduction in the number of
Rugby football
The pressure is mounting for England as they prepare to defend their title at the Rugby World Cup, with a 97% win rate since turning professional in 2019 and a history of flawless performances. However, their fiercest rivals, New Zealand, stand in their way, and the stakes are higher than
Rugby football
La última edición del Rugby Championship 2025 se inaugurará este sábado con la confrontación entre la selección argentina, más conocida como Los Pumas, y los All Blacks de Nueva Zelanda. Aunque Los Pumas tienen un historial negativo ante Nueva Zelanda, lograron triunfos en 2020, 2022 y 2024 como visitantes. Esta
Rugby football
The proposed new breakaway franchise league, R360, fronted by England World Cup winner Mike Tindall, promises to create a "generational change in rugby" by offering top rugby talent contracts worth up to $1 million per season. This ambitious project has gained rapid traction, with several current top-level internationals
Newcastle United
The takeover of Newcastle's top-flight rugby club by Red Bull has been met with excitement by the director of rugby, Steve Diamond. The Newcastle Red Bulls will remain at Kingston Park, with a renewed focus on developing local talent through its academy. This move is expected to bring
Sports associations
Over 1,000 rugby players, including a small number of Irish players, are suing governing bodies for failing to protect them from permanent injury caused by repetitive concussive and sub-concussive blows to the head. The lawsuit, led by Richard Boardman, claims that the governing bodies, including World Rugby Union, the
