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• Hull KR scrum-half May extends contract

  12-06-2025 20:05 via bbc.com
  Hull KR scrum-half Tyrone May extends his contract until the end of 2027.
  
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• I was there: Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup with a roar like no other

  28-12-2025 09:00
  A sell-out crowd for the final helped deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience as England’s captain Zoe Aldcroft raised the trophy after defeating Canada Recalling the moment that England’s captain, Zoe Aldcroft, lifted the Rugby World Cup still brings goosebumps. Twickenham was bathed in September sunshine, there was not one empty green seat and when the Gloucester-Hartpury star raised the silverware with gold streamers and fire pyrotechnics, the roar from the crowd was a sound unmat
  
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• Tommy Freeman hat-trick topples Bath and sends Northampton to Prem summit

  27-12-2025 21:12
  Bath 21-41 NorthamptonVisitors run in six tries at Rec to leapfrog rivals in tableThe champions have been mugged at home by the team they deposed. Well, not quite the team. Northampton rung the changes for this match, but the understudies proved the stars of the show to terrorise their hosts. Six tries, a hat-trick for Tommy Freeman and the lead, no less, of the Prem for good measure.The bookies gave Northampton a 20-point head start for this one. In the end it was Bath who needed it. Bath were
  
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• Bristol survive scare but Newcastle off the mark in Prem as Spencer seals bonus

  27-12-2025 18:05
  Bristol 36-27 NewcastleVisitors lose after leading 27-17 but four tries earn first pointIn the end Bristol had too much. A display of equal parts grit and skill by Newcastle threatened a huge festive upset in the freezing-cold south-west, but two tries by the elusive Louis Rees-Zammit and some classically fluent attacking by Pat Lam’s buoyant team eventually enabled them to overpower their spirited visitors.After the Bears ruined Harlequins’ Christmas at Twickenham last Saturday, sti
  
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• Jacques Vermeulen on song as Sale batter Harlequins in second half

  26-12-2025 20:57
  Sale 43-17 HarlequinsFlanker scores two tries to help Sale romp to victoryFor Sale and Alex Sanderson a bonus-point victory which harvested seven tries was surely beyond their wildest imagination.But for Harlequins the abject misery and humiliation continues after a shocking second-half capitulation as they surrendered a 17-12 interval lead to ship 31 unanswered second-half points. Continue reading...
  
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• Ospreys soar to bonus-point win against Scarlets

  26-12-2025 20:49 via bbc.com
  Ospreys celebrate the west Wales bragging rights as they overcome Scarlets 26-19 in an attritional United Rugby Championship basement battle in Llanelli.
  
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• Sale produce second-half masterclass to thump Quins

  26-12-2025 20:45 via bbc.com
  Sale score five tries in a dazzling second-half performance to totally outclass Harlequins on Boxing Day.
  
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• Cardiff edge to dramatic derby win against Dragons

  26-12-2025 18:13 via bbc.com
  Cardiff withstand a late Dragons charge to win 22-19 in the United Rugby Championship at the Arms Park.
  
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• Ikitau out for up to three months with shoulder injury

  26-12-2025 14:43 via bbc.com
  Exeter's Australia centre Len Ikitau is likely to be out for three months after injuring his shoulder.
  
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• ‘Everyone’s buying into it’: Elliott Obatoyinbo on life under Newcastle’s new owners

  26-12-2025 09:00
  Full-back is energised by club’s driving ambition under Red Bull while harbouring his own aspirations as an artistThe Newcastle full-back Elliott Obatoyinbo tells a revealing story about his time as an academy player that taught him the difference between rugby in England and New Zealand.“I’d had a year at Saracens so I was learning the kicking game,” he says, recalling the southern hemisphere winter of 2018 that he spent training with Wellington and playing for Tawa RFC.
  
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• Alan Shearer's daughters both have famous fiances including England international

  25-12-2025 22:00 via express.co.uk
  Alan Shearer's daughters Chloe and Hollie have both announced engagements to famous sportspeople.
  
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• The best Australian sporting moments – in pictures

  25-12-2025 20:00
  A Formula One title challenge, athletics sprinkled with star dust and spirited cricket celebrations – here’s the highlights from the 2025 year in sport Continue reading...
  
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• Joe Marler's wife raged 'you're a moron' after horrifying comment

  25-12-2025 19:15 via express.co.uk
  Joe Marler is a regular on TV now, but the former England prop was no stranger to controversy during his rugby career and he left his wife absolutely livid.
  
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• Wales scrum-half Williams to join Saracens in 2026

  25-12-2025 17:12 via bbc.com
  Wales international scrum-half Tomos Williams is to join Saracens for 2025-26 after completing two seasons with Gloucester at the end of the current campaign.
  
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• Louis Rees-Zammit's fight on the pitch, huge announcement and move with famous girlfriend

  25-12-2025 16:15 via express.co.uk
  Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has made headlines after leaving the NFL to return to rugby with Bristol Bears, with his girlfriend Drew Knotts moving too.
  
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• Joe Marler begged ITV to give him dream job before Who Wants to Be a Millionaire gig

  25-12-2025 15:00 via express.co.uk
  Joe Marler had one man on his mind when pleading to ITV for a punditry role.
  
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• Sale squad’s ‘honest’ meeting with owners has reset ambitions, says Sanderson

  25-12-2025 13:00
  Sharks seventh in Prem heading into Harlequins matchDirector of rugby Sanderson: ‘It wasn’t a crisis meeting’Alex Sanderson has said an “honest” meeting of Sale’s owners, players and coaches this week has set their intention for the Boxing Day encounter with Harlequins and beyond.The Sharks are seventh in the Prem table, with two wins from seven, and were soundly beaten by Northampton at Franklin’s Gardens last Saturday. Their most recent Prem victory ca
  
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• Better late than never: fans relive watching their teams end a long wait for a trophy

  25-12-2025 13:00
  Several teams got their hands on silverware at last in 2025. Here supporters talk about the pain and pleasure of finally winning16 March 2025: Won Carabao Cup, beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley, their first trophy in 56 years Continue reading...
  
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• 'What I thought about Harry and Meghan completely changed after Netflix documentary'

  25-12-2025 11:30 via express.co.uk
  Matt Dawson says how one specific line from Meghan Markle during the couple's 2022 Netflix series transformed his perspective.
  
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• Argentina lock Rubiolo signs long-term Bristol deal

  24-12-2025 15:00 via bbc.com
  Bristol Bears' Argentina lock Pedro Rubiolo commits his long-term future to the Prem side.
  
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• Argentina lock Rubiolo signs 'long-term' Bears deal

  24-12-2025 15:00 via bbc.com
  Bristol Bears' Argentina lock Pedro Rubiolo commits his long-term future to the Prem side.
  
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• Gloucester 'ripping into it' to turn season around

  24-12-2025 13:14 via bbc.com
  Director of rugby George Skivington says his Gloucester squad are 'unbelievably committed' to kick-starting their Prem campaign against Saracens on Saturday.
  
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• Kevin Sinfield banned from New Year's Honours as England stars celebrated

  24-12-2025 12:08 via express.co.uk
  Kevin Sinfield is set to miss out on a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list.
  
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• Ex-captain Brierley retires to become Salford CEO

  24-12-2025 12:02 via bbc.com
  Former Salford captain Ryan Brierley is to take over as the club's chief executive, the consortium that has won the bid to run the club has said.
  
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• Test your knowledge in the rugby league quiz of the year

  24-12-2025 10:46 via bbc.com
  How closely were you paying attention to the world of rugby league in 2025? Find out in our quiz of the year.
  
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• Interprovincial derbies so special - Izuchukwu

  24-12-2025 09:10 via bbc.com
  Lock Cormac Izuchukwu says "pride in the province" is what helps make Irish derbies special as Ulster prepare to take on Connacht this weekend.
  
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• 'Versatile Woodburn could earn new deal' - Baxter

  24-12-2025 08:48 via bbc.com
  Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Olly Woodburn's recent performances could justify a new deal for the veteran back.
  
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• Bristol scrum-half Randall signs 'long-term' deal

  23-12-2025 20:01 via bbc.com
  Bristol scrum-half Harry Randall signs a new "long-term" contract with the club.
  
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• Newcastle sign All Blacks international Sotutu

  23-12-2025 19:33 via bbc.com
  Newcastle Red Bulls sign Blues number eight Hoskins Sotutu on a three-year deal for next season.
  
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• No WRU decision on how to cull side in 2025

  23-12-2025 19:09 via bbc.com
  The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) say there will be no resolution before the end of 2025 on how to cut a professional men's side.
  
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