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Gwen Herat, a trailblazer in women's cricket, broke free from societal norms to champion the sport in Sri Lanka. In 1996, she founded the Sri Lanka Women's Cricket Association, capitalizing on the momentum of the country's ICC Cricket World Cup win. Her tireless efforts
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Saracens' once-promising season came to an abrupt end with a lackluster 36-26 win over Bath on Sunday, highlighting the team's desperate need for experience and leadership. Meanwhile, the club's director of rugby, Mark McCall, confirmed that negotiations are underway to bring back former England captain
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A recent study by researchers at the University of Edinburgh has shown that reducing the maximum tackle height from the shoulder to below the base of the sternum in women's rugby can significantly lower the risk of concussion. The Scottish Rugby Union and World Rugby provided financial support
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York is abuzz with excitement as the prestigious Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 trophy arrives in the city on Monday, marking the beginning of a nationwide three-week tour. Fans will have the rare opportunity to get up close to the record-breaking tournament's prize, which has already
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A delegation of close to 50 teenagers from the Newfoundland and Labrador Rugby Union recently completed a five-day exchange program with the Penticton Harlequins Junior Rugby Club in Penticton, British Columbia. The visit, facilitated by the YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada, provided an unforgettable experience for both teams as they participated
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A group of pupils at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Academy in Madeley, Telford, have started a campaign to raise the final £2,000 needed to fund their rugby tour of South America. The tour, which will take place in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, promises to be a life-changing experience for
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Welsh winger Louis Rees-Zammit has returned to Florida after spending several months in the UK with friends and family. The 23-year-old has joined his Jacksonville Jaguars teammates for pre-season training, impressing with his skills in water-skiing and social media appearances. However, Rees-Zammit's future in the NFL remains uncertain,
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A top councillor's quip about the challenges of Welsh rugby's regionalization has been made against the backdrop of a new sports partnership agreement in Wales. Paul Griffiths, the deputy leader of Monmouthshire County Council, joked about the ongoing struggles of Welsh rugby's professional regions
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Budding hockey players in Nagpur are taking advantage of a summer hockey camp organized by the Nagpur District Unified Hockey Association (NDUHA) in association with Anjani Hockey Club. The camp, which is being held at the Vidarbha Women's Hockey Association's Tiger Gap ground in Sadar, aims
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The New York Islanders have brought in a new executive to lead their hockey operations, hiring Mathieu Darche as their general manager and executive vice-president on Friday. Darche, a two-time Stanley Cup-winning assistant, takes over the role from Lou Lamoriello, whose contract was not renewed. The 48-year-old former player brings
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The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) board has finalized plans for the inaugural 16-team Club World Cup, which is expected to take place at the end of the 2027-28 season. The tournament, proposed to feature four pools of four teams, will comprise the top eight Champions Cup quarter-finalists, the top
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Easton Cowan, the 20-year-old London Knights winger, has been on a roll in the OHL postseason, scoring 39 points in just 17 games. His impressive play has caught the attention of scouts and fans alike, drawing comparisons to Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner, and Eric Lindros. Cowan's ability to
