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Sir Kevin Sinfield Joined by Micah Richards on MND Run
Sinfield completed day four of his final 7in7 ultra-running challenge, visiting Super League grounds to raise funds for motor neurone disease charities.
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Jack Sinfield set for Old Trafford Grand Final debut
Wakefield Trinity's Jack Sinfield will play his first Grand Final at Old Trafford against Warrington Wolves as father Kevin carries the ball in.
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England's Rugby World Cup hooker battle heats up
A year out from the World Cup, Steve Borthwick must pick between veterans George and Cowan-Dickie and rising hooker Kepu Tuipulotu for his squad.
Interviews
Peter O'Mahony Opens Up on Retirement and Rugby Rage
The former Munster, Ireland and Lions captain reflects on the hatred that drove his career, Munster's tough-guy culture, and his life since retiring.
Daily digest
Rugby: the main stories of 29.09.2026
Martin Johnson thinks England's worst results may help them at the World Cup next year. The 2003 World Cup-winning captain says the defeats that hurt most, from their Six Nations pain on, can prepare…
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Matt Ferguson set to rejoin Red Roses coaching staff
John Mitchell brings back forwards specialist Matt Ferguson as scrum and contact coach, bolstering England's pack ahead of a busy October schedule.
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Johnson: England's Six Nations pain can aid World Cup
Martin Johnson says England's toughest losses under Steve Borthwick, including to Ireland and South Africa, will help them prepare for next year's Rugby World Cup.
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Jack Willis eyes possible Ireland switch from England
Twice named Top 14 player of the year, Toulouse flanker Jack Willis is eligible for Ireland but doubts a provincial-rule exception will ever come his way.
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Hong Kong China Drawn With Australia and New Zealand
Hong Kong China will make their Rugby World Cup debut in 2027, placed in Pool A with hosts Australia and New Zealand after the field expanded to 24 teams.
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Lawrence Dallaglio to auction 2003 World Cup medal
The bankrupt former England captain is selling his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal, estimated at £50,000-£80,000, plus other career memorabilia.
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WRU recommits to scrapping a team as Scarlets and Ospreys fight
The Welsh Rugby Union will cut one of its four regional sides, with Cardiff and the Dragons told they are safe, leaving Scarlets and Ospreys to fight for one place.
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Rugby: the main stories of 27.09.2026
Newcastle Knights are through to the NRL grand final after beating Penrith Panthers in the preliminary final. Penrith won 4 straight premierships from 2021 to 2024. In a Guardian column, Nick…
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Newcastle Knights reach NRL grand final a year after wooden spoon
Newcastle Knights beat the odds to reach the 2026 NRL grand final, 12 months after finishing bottom, with Justin Holbrook rebuilding the club after Adam O'Brien.
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Saracens beat Leicester in 12-try thriller despite Isiekwe red card
Brendan Venter's return as Saracens director of rugby began with a win at Welford Road, where Gabriel Hamer-Webb's hat-trick could not save Leicester.
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Kevin Sinfield begins final MND fundraising challenge
Sinfield launched his last 'Grand Finale' ultra marathon week from Hull KR's ground, joined by Gareth Southgate, with almost £500,000 already pledged.
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Results
Dinamo Moscow win first Russian Rugby Cup
Dinamo Moscow beat Enisey-STM 31:26 in the final at VTB Arena, completing a clean sweep of Russia's domestic rugby titles this season.
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Rugby: the main stories of 26.09.2026
England beat New Zealand 26-19 at Twickenham after Zoe Harrison intercepted and scored with the clock already in the red. New Zealand had been heading for at least a draw. One pass decided the WXV…
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Shaun Edwards' late mother inspires his Red Roses move
Jess Breach says England's players were won over by Shaun Edwards' story about his mum Phyllis, ahead of the Red Roses' Twickenham clash with New Zealand.
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Northampton's Phil Dowson Warns Saints Against Complacency
Northampton are chasing a third Premiership title in four years, but Phil Dowson says the key is development, not repeating last season's methods.
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Toulouse Olympique shine in Super League but French TV misses out
Toulouse finished eighth in only their second Super League season on half funding, yet French fans have had no TV coverage of the competition all year.
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Rugby: the main stories of 23.09.2026
Three Prem clubs could soon have part-owners from overseas. Harlequins, Northampton and Gloucester are in talks with foreign investors, with the league about to start its 30th season. Northampton…
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Harlequins, Northampton and Gloucester draw overseas investor interest
Three Prem clubs are in talks with US and Middle East backers as the closed league begins, while RedBird Capital has held early talks about a stake in the league.
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Daryl Powell: Wakefield Trinity building towards historic moment
Wakefield Trinity visit Wigan on Saturday with a Grand Final place at stake, after a record fourth-placed finish and a revival funded by Matt Ellis.
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England still waiting for boost from £264m RFU-Prem deal
Two years after the RFU and Prem clubs signed their £264m partnership, England await the promised lift with the World Cup 12 months away, The Guardian reports.
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