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Talk of Irish rugby's decline 'nonsense' - Sheehan
Ireland captain Dan Sheehan says he has "full confidence" in his team-mates as he dismissed talk of a decline in Irish rugby as "nonsense".
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Why rugby league needs Tonga-Samoa World Cup final
Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.
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How England's rugby league bosses plan to avoid repeat of World Cup pain
After England exit the Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cups at the group stage, the RFL announces plans designed to prevent a repeat.
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From Grand Slam glory to an early-onset dementia diagnosis
Rugby legend Ryan Jones talks candidly about his early-onset dementia diagnosis.
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Rugby's data revolution - can Moneyball be oval?
Top rugby clubs are increasingly turning to data when they plan their moves to recruit talent.
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French teenage rugby player dies after on-field injury
A 17-year-old amateur rugby player dies after suffering an on-field injury during a match for Union du Bassin Marmandais.
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Brentford contact police after rugby ball kicked into stadium
Brentford say they are working with the police following a "dangerous" incident in which a rugby ball was kicked from a height towards the pitch during their Premier League game with Liverpool.
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From tear gas to just tears - rugby league's most passionate fans?
World Cup co-hosts Papua New Guinea's love of rugby league manifests itself in the Kumuls and the Orchids national teams, two badges of hope and unity for the island.
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Different ways to win - what Rugby League World Cup success looks like
Some teams have their eyes on a trophy - others are prioritising longer-term gains. BBC Sport assesses a Rugby League World Cup that comes at a pivotal time for the international game.
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Rugby League: Super League
Highlights of the Super League Grand Final between Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity
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Ten injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
New South Wales police say the driver, an 18-year-old rugby league fan, has been arrested.
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Australia: Car crashes into rugby fans, 10 injured
The driver has been identified as an 18-year-old man who is said to have been "revving" when he lost control of his car.
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Low-scoring rugby can be beautiful - Tigers boss Parling
Leicester head coach Geoff Parling says there is a "beauty" in defensive rugby that can be lost among the avalanche of tries being scored in the Prem.
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The Irish international rugby 'trailblazer' and her legacy of cancer awareness
Rosie Stewart played for Ireland and was a founding member of Ulster Women's Rugby but died after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Welsh rugby's key signings ahead of new season
Four summer signings are tipped to make a big impact at Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship.