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Rees-Zammit embracing new position with Jaguars
Former rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has a new position to go along with a new city.
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BIG CHANGES TO THE ENGLISH GAME
What is rugby's new Men's Professional Game Partnership? And how does it impact England?
The Men's Professional Game Partnership (MPGP) was announced on Wednesday. But what is it? And why is it so important?
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Scotland Rugby hire ex-Ireland guru Nucifora
Scottish Rugby has announced the impressive recruitment of David Nucifora in an advisory capacity, the man who helped oversee Ireland's success in rugby over the past decade.
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Source: Jones resigns from England defence coach role
England's men's team suffered further upheaval after defence coach Felix Jones resigned from the job in what will be a huge blow to Steve Borthwick.
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THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Why the Rugby Championship faces an uncertain future
A cloud of uncertainty accompanies the return of the southern hemisphere's premier rugby competition. With the Pumas and Wallabies perennial strugglers, and planned All Blacks-Springboks tours, it's future is uncertain.
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U.S. women's rugby sevens wins bronze, first-ever medal
The U.S. women's rugby team defeated Australia 14-12 as time expired to earn the bronze in memorable fashion.
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Hopes are high for a 'greatest rivalry' Boks vs All Blacks series in 2026
Reports suggest that the All Blacks are set for an eight-match tour of South Africa in 2026, featuring three Tests, while the Springboks may be set to tour New Zealand in a return series in 2030, under the banner of "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry".
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The Wallabies played some sublime rugby -- then completely capitulated
Australia scored a sublime short-side try to open up a 17-point lead against the Pumas after half an hour. What followed was an unmitigated and record-setting disaster.
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- Dan Tobin joins England rugby as S&C coach
- Ex-rugby player's wife missing after wild swimming
- RFU 'deeply disappointed' by recent staff exits
- RFU, Prem launch historic 8-year partnership
- SA Rugby apologises for Joburg haka 'mistake'
- Rees-Zammit joins Jags as NFL quest continues
- Cane back in All Blacks starting side for Boks
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