All news on the topic: Rugby Union

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Ex-South African rugby star stabbed and dad shot by gang who threatened children
The shocking incident that left former Springbok star Lukas van Biljon and his father injured took place in the early hours on a farm at Oranjeville, Free State Province with police now hunting those involved
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Women's rugby to build on England's Six Nations glory with 'game changer' event
EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of women's rugby fans are expected to travel to Twickenham Stoop on Saturday to watch Harlequins take on Wasps in a momentous Premier 15s clash
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England prop Mackenzie Carson shares hopes ahead of historic Twickenham match
England's women's rugby team have been one of the dominant forces in the sport in recent years and face one of their most historic matches on Saturday afternoon at Twickenham.
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Ex-rugby ace Ed Jackson leads disabled adventurers in record-breaking ice quest
EXCLUSIVE: Former Premiership rugby star Ed Jackson is partnering with adventurers Dr. Niall McCann and Darren Edwards to raise funds becoming the first fully-disabled team to conquer Vatnajokull
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Ex-American Football player has become "last chance saloon" for injured athletes
Professional sports stars including former Lionesses, Liverpool and Celtic academy prospects, MMA fighters and rugby players have turned to Tendai Trafford for kinetic therapy
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Australia rugby war as NRL chief slams 'cry babies' after star swaps codes
Civil war has broken out between the two rugby disciplines in Australia after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii agreed a big-money code-swap, leading Hamish McLennan to brand his counterparts 'cry babies'
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Six Nations chiefs 'plan big schedule change' amid potential new world league
Rugby's landscape is poised for potential major changes, with the Six Nations set to suffer in an effort to accommodate plans for the arrival of a 'world league' in 2026
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Wales star to make Six Nations return after doctors feared she could lose arm
Wales Women second row will be a key figure when her side kicks off their Six Nations campaign this Saturday, just 13 months after she feared her career was over
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Sarah Hunter’s game-changing career as England's most-capped player retires
English rugby will bid farewell to an icon at this year's Women's Six Nations, where the country's most capped player, Sarah Hunter, has confirmed she'll play her final game
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Rugby chiefs agree world league with grand final as internationals get overhaul
The international rugby structure is set to be radicalised, with Six Nations and Rugby Championship teams getting the chance to qualify for a bi-annual grand final
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Rugby players stabbed and beaten in horrific brawl as supporters storm pitch
A rugby game was marred by chaotic scenes at the final whistle, with three players reportedly attacked and one sustaining major injuries after being stabbed with a bottle
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World Rugby pushes for 'belly tackles' trial in attempt to reduce concussions
The RFU have already announced plans to lower the legal tackle height in the amateur game to the waistline from July and now World Rugby are urging other countries to trial something similar
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Rugby team's fixtures suspended after players stabbed at match in South Africa
A probe has been launched in South Africa after three rugby players were reportedly hospitalised with stab wounds having been attacked following a last-minute win
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England humiliated by France as they fall to their biggest Six Nations defeat
Marcus Smith's introduction to the starting XV couldn't inspire England to a result against France, who secured their first Six Nations win at Twickenham since 2005 in style on Saturday
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Parents of Scotland star who died at 26 accuse SRU of behaving ‘dishonourably’
The parents of former rugby international Siobhan Cattigan have accused the Scottish Rugby Union of treating her tribute 'dishonourably', as well as losing her jersey
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New Zealand ace accused of "threatening to kill" rival with throat gesture
Friday's Super Rugby clash between the Melbourne Rebels and the Hurricanes was overshadowed by the questionable actions of seasoned New Zealand No 8 Ardie Savea
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British and Irish Lions open door to women's tour 130 years after men's team
Women's rugby union could be set to take a huge leap with the British and Irish Lions said to be looking at the possibility of forming a women's team and tour
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Matt Dawson urges rugby bosses to emulate LIV Golf with 'fractious' ideas
The rugby legend and World Cup winner says that the mayhem surrounding the planned strike by Wales' players amid contract delays shows that 'innovative ideas' are needed in rugby
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Former Ireland rugby star Tom Tierney dies aged 46 as tributes pour in
Former Ireland and Leicester Tigers scrum-half Tom Tierney has tragically died at the age of 46, with tributes pouring in from across the rugby community for the late coach
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Rugby star paralysed by tackle by rival who 'vowed to break her' lands court win
Dani Czernuszka sued rival rugby player Natasha King for £10m in compensation after a tackle left her permanently paralysed, and a High Court has ruled in her favour
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Ireland rugby star suffered brain haemorrhage in training aged just 26
Ireland scrum-half Kathryn Dane is taking time out to recover from the brain haemorrhage she suffered at training just before Christmas, and she has received huge support from the rugby community
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Rugby star was sectioned after rare illness was mistaken for psychotic breakdown
Team GB Olympics rugby sevens player Abi Burton has opened up in detail about her heartbreaking ordeal as her rare disease was confused with a psychotic breakdown.
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RFU make Wasps and Worcester decision as clubs' Championship fates decided
Wasps could return to top flight of English rugby as soon as next year following the RFU's decision to reinstate the club in the Championship, but the news isn't as positive for Worcester Warriors
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Ireland seal brilliant win over France as world’s top two put on a show
Ireland triumphed 32-19 against France at the Aviva Stadium in what was a thrilling encounter between the world's top-ranked nations
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Worcester Warriors rebrand as Sixways Rugby after culling Championship proposal
Worcester Warriors went into administration in September following a tax dispute with HM Revenue and Customs, and will return under a different guise next season