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CHRIS FOY: Bickering following Queen's death highlights rugby's issues

CHRIS FOY: Internal bickering and botched postponements following the Queen’s death highlighted the fractured state of rugby’s governance The Queen’s death highlighted the issues of rugby’s governance Simon Massie-Taylor has implemented progressive reforms as chief executive Global season concept held back by a variety of stumbling blocks The death of a cherished monarch has inadvertently provided fresh evidence that rugby’s […]

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Nail-biting World Cup triumph seals ‘triple crown’ for Australian women’s sevens side

Australia’s all-conquering rugby sevens women’s team has won the World Cup in Cape Town after defeating arch-rivals New Zealand in a nerve-racking final. Australia, who have dominated the sevens circuit all year, completed a unique “triple crown” of international triumphs with their 24-22 victory on Sunday (Monday morning AEST), adding the World Cup to their Commonwealth Games and world series […]

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Gloucester 27-21 Wasps: Hosts produce record breaking comeback

Gloucester 27-21 Wasps: Cherry and Whites produce stunning second-half comeback from 21-0 down to secure the biggest comeback win in their Premiership history George Skivington’s side had a shocking first-half in their opener with Wasps  They failed to get out of the traps and looked defeated as they were 21-0 down Gloucester improved significantly in the second period to take […]

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London Irish 45-14 Worcester: Warriors suffer defeat

London Irish 45-14 Worcester: Warriors suffer defeat but financial concerns are prevalent for Steve Diamond’s side Worcester Warriors suffered a 45-14 defeat in their clash with London Irish Steve Diamond’s side are continuing to endure financial difficulties  Diamond suggested that there may soon be news of a potential investor As Steve Diamond took his seat at the post-match press conference […]

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Wallabies suffer ugly loss to Springboks in feisty clash

The Wallabies’ horrible record in Sydney got even uglier on Saturday night as the men in gold suffered their first loss to the Springboks on home turf since 2013 in an underwhelming but fiery clash at the new Allianz Stadium. The sense of occasion at the new stadium didn’t match the quality on the field as the error-riddled Wallabies were […]

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