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• Virtual Broadcasting Tech and Tailored Channels Set to Transform Rugby Broadcasting and Consumption in 2025

  21-05-2025 17:07
  In the age of technology, there’s no doubt that the way things are broadcast to and consumed by viewers is changing, and rugby is no different. Indeed, the sport is no stranger to pioneering new technologies and techniques for improving the viewer experience. Video replay is a fundamental aspect of rugby in games of various levels, used to assist […]
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• Brilliant Bristol run in six dazzling tries in Big Game mauling of Harlequins

  20-12-2025 22:09
  Harlequins 14-40 BristolLondon team thrashed in annual outing at TwickenhamThis was the 17th annual Big Game but rarely can Harlequins have failed to live up to the billing of their Christmas extravaganza as sorely as they did here. Bristol, on the other hand, continue to dazzle in the way their hosts have recently struggled to.These two are probably the Premiership teams most renowned for dazzling. Indeed, they both enjoyed 60-point wins last weekend against lacklustre visitors from the deep so
  
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• Greg Fisilau double edges Exeter to comeback victory at Saracens

  20-12-2025 18:10
  Saracens 24-30 ExeterChiefs recover from 24-13 behind in bonus-point winSomething had to give in this collision of two teams with, respectively, the best attacking and defensive records in this season’s Prem. On a cold, clear afternoon in north London it was Exter, the league’s most resilient operators, who prevailed in a see-sawing contest when the outcome remained up for grabs right until the end.Only in the closing seconds, as Henry Slade picked up a loose ball to sprint away for
  
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• Louis Rees-Zammit rejects £600,000 offer after being withdrawn from squad at last minute

  20-12-2025 13:22 via express.co.uk
  Louis Rees-Zammit has reportedly turned down a big-money offer from a PREM Rugby side.
  
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• Bradford sign Hull KR forward Ruan for 2026

  19-12-2025 19:31 via bbc.com
  Leon Ruan joins Bradford Bulls on loan from Hull KR for 2026, with the move to become permanent for 2027.
  
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• Tom Jordan brings a smorgasbord of skills to Bristol’s Big Game at Harlequins

  19-12-2025 16:00
  Late developer overlooked in New Zealand but has progressed from semi-pro in Ayr to Scotland internationalNew Zealand rugby must still be unearthing loads of outstanding players. So many, in fact, that their talent spotters have grown increasingly blase. Because how on earth did someone, somewhere not spot the uncut diamond now twinkling on the far side of the world for both Bristol Bears and Scotland?Let’s just run through the impressive menu of skills that Tom Jordan will bring to today&
  
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• BBC Morning Live guest threatens to cancel interview with Celebrity Masterchef finalist

  19-12-2025 13:13 via express.co.uk
  A BBC Morning Live guest tried to shut down an interview with a Celebrity Masterchef finalist.
  
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• Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 – as it happened

  18-12-2025 22:56
  The golfer was rewarded for his Masters and Ryder Cup heroics with Ellie Kildunne in second and Lando Norris thirdAnd here are recent Guardian interviews with that trio of elite athletes. Get reading!Two more contenders for tonight’s big prize have arrived in Salford: Chloe Kelly and Rory McIlroy! Continue reading...
  
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• Rory McIlroy named Sports Personality of the Year to end golf’s drought

  18-12-2025 22:54
  Masters champion is first golfer in 36 years to claim awardKildunne finishes second in vote and Norris thirdRyder Cup side win team award and Wiegman coach prizeA full-throated “Rory roar” reverberated around MediaCity in Salford as Rory McIlroy became the first golfer in 36 years to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award – and tie a bow on a year for the ages.It was a fitting reward for the 36-year-old, who completed a career grand slam at the Masters in April and th
  
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• Rory McIlroy named Sports Personality of the Year at emotional ceremony

  18-12-2025 22:54
  Masters champion is first golfer in 36 years to claim awardKildunne finishes second in vote and Norris thirdRyder Cup side win team award and Wiegman coach prizeA full-throated “Rory roar” reverberated around MediaCity in Salford as Rory McIlroy became the first golfer in 36 years to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award – and tie a bow on a year for the ages.It was a fitting reward for the 36-year-old, who completed a career grand slam at the Masters in April and th
  
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• Hansen appointed head coach of Black Ferns

  18-12-2025 22:29 via bbc.com
  New Zealand Rugby appoints Whitney Hansen as the new head coach of the Black Ferns on a contract running until the end of 2027.
  
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• 'Ulster is a really good place to be'- Stockdale

  18-12-2025 21:02 via bbc.com
  Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale says "there is a good spirit and atmosphere amongst the squad" ahead of the province's derby against Leinster on Friday (19:45 GMT).
  
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• Ellie Kildunne could throw away England career with threat to never play for country again

  18-12-2025 19:30 via express.co.uk
  England rugby World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne has been shortlisted for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
  
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• BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 – live

  18-12-2025 19:03
  Updates from the ceremony in Salford, 7pm GMT startOur Anti-Spoty 2025 | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail NiallBorn: Warrington. Age: 18. Sport: Darts.
  Won in 2025: World Championship, world No 1 ranking and five more majors. Continue reading...
  
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• Davidson to be first woman referee in men's Six Nations

  18-12-2025 16:43 via bbc.com
  Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match when Ireland host Italy on 14 February.
  
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• England forward Roots signs new Exeter deal

  18-12-2025 13:00 via bbc.com
  Exeter Chiefs' England back-rower Ethan Roots signs a two-year contract extension with the Prem club.
  
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• Wigan bring in Barrow forward McMillan

  18-12-2025 12:15 via bbc.com
  Wigan Warriors sign Barrow Raiders forward Finn McMillan on a two-year deal.
  
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• 'I cannot support losing a region' - WRU councillor resigns amid uncertainty

  18-12-2025 11:32 via bbc.com
  Former Wales and Llanelli prop Anthony Buchanan resigns from the Welsh Rugby Union council after losing confidence in the governing body.
  
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• BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win

  18-12-2025 07:00
  From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their view on why each nominee is a worthy winnerNo sporting event in 2025 gripped England quite like the Lionesses’ Euros success and that euphoria would not have happened without Hannah Hampton’s saves. Long before Hampton dived the correct way to stop two Spain penalties in the final, including one from the world’s best player Aitana Bonmatí, she had produced heroics, without which the team would have flown home di
  
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• Sharks coach Bortolami leaves after six months

  17-12-2025 19:52 via bbc.com
  Sale Sharks head coach Marco Bortolami leaves the Prem club "by mutual consent due to unforeseen circumstances" after six months.
  
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• How the Prem transfer market got hot

  17-12-2025 19:12 via bbc.com
  The intrigue and interest around player movements has exploded in recent weeks and could be a useful tool for engaging new fans.
  
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• Dragons sign South African prop Dlamini

  17-12-2025 18:02 via bbc.com
  Dragons sign Currie Cup winning captain Cebo Dlamini from Griquas because of an injury crisis at tight-head prop.
  
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• Can derby wins help Cardiff upset the URC odds?

  17-12-2025 12:27 via bbc.com
  Cardiff braced for three festive derbies against Scarlets, Dragons and Ospreys that could shape their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes.
  
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• Fukofuka appointed Scotland women head coach

  17-12-2025 10:46 via bbc.com
  Australian former United States women head coach Sione Fukofuka is appointed head coach of Scotland women.
  
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• Louis Rees-Zammit opens talks with club after being withdrawn at last-minute

  17-12-2025 09:21 via express.co.uk
  Louis Rees-Zammit has held talks after returning to rugby with Wales and Bristol Bears.
  
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• How loss of brother shaped Smith's rugby journey

  17-12-2025 08:56 via bbc.com
  Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith explains how losing his brother at age 21 affected his rugby career and inspired his family to set up a blood donation charity.
  
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• Heartwarming drama based on the best-selling novel

  17-12-2025 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  A boy, born with facial differences, enters a mainstream school for the first time. Drama.
  
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• Former RFL chief Rimmer joins Giants board

  16-12-2025 19:51 via bbc.com
  Huddersfield Giants announce that Ralph Rimmer will be joining the club's board as director for change.
  
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• Harlequins coach refuses to rule out move for Northampton back George Furbank

  16-12-2025 19:23
  England full-back out of contract next summerFurbank reported to have held talks with QuinsThe Harlequins senior coach, Jason Gilmore, has praised the ability of Northampton’s George Furbank and declined to rule out a move for the England back.The 29-year-old Saints star is out of contract next summer and has reportedly held talks with the south‑west London club over a switch from the 2023-24 Premiership winners. Continue reading...
  
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• Gloucester boss 'wants strong Wales' despite double raid

  16-12-2025 17:58 via bbc.com
  George Skivington insists he wants Welsh rugby to get back on its feet - despite signing Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake for Gloucester.
  
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