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Rugby players on trial in France over rape charges
3 weeks ago

Rugby players on trial in France over rape charges

Raw Story  

Five rugby players formerly with French side Grenoble go on trial on Monday, accused of raping a student in a hotel in 2017, or failing to prevent the alleged sexual assault. "When you go to a nightclub and you drink a lot, it's not to exchange sweet nothings but to have relations with boys," the lawyer said. V.'s lawyer, Anne …

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AJ Brimson cleared after NRL investigation into Melbourne Cup betting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AJ Brimson cleared after NRL investigation into Melbourne Cup betting

ABC  

AJ Brimson is set to be cleared of any wrongdoing over his Melbourne Cup Day social media post, with the NRL convinced a previous bet on rugby league came from his mother's account. The Gold Coast star became embroiled in controversy on Tuesday when he posted a screenshot of a $10,100 win after a bet backing Knight's Choice in the …

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Welsh Rugby in fresh sexism scandal after threatening World Cup withdrawal in contract stand-off
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Welsh Rugby in fresh sexism scandal after threatening World Cup withdrawal in contract stand-off

The Telegraph  

The WRU, which posted a turnover of £100 million for the year ending June 2023, announced new deals for 37 players in September worth £24,000 to £30,000 which made the players “one of the best-paid international women’s teams in the world game” despite not meeting almost all of their proposals. In a statement, Tierney said: “In September this year the …

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Argentine court lets two French rugby players accused of rape fly home as investigation continues
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentine court lets two French rugby players accused of rape fly home as investigation continues

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine prosecutors said Monday they would let two French rugby players accused of violently raping a woman fly home, even as the explosive case remained under investigation. A judge in Argentina’s western city of Mendoza, where the alleged assault took place, still must sign off on the decision, which clears the way for the departure of …

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How the Rugby Black List is celebrating diversity to show the sport is for all
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How the Rugby Black List is celebrating diversity to show the sport is for all

The Independent  

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Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL's international player pro day
9 months ago

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL's international player pro day

The Independent  

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Eddie Jones resigns as Australia head coach after Rugby World Cup disaster
1 year, 1 month ago

Eddie Jones resigns as Australia head coach after Rugby World Cup disaster

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Eddie Jones has quit as Australia head coach only 10 months into a five-year contract after the Wallabies’ worst-ever performance at a Rugby World Cup. They just need a better environment to be training and playing in.” Rugby Australia has begun a review of Australia’s World Cup performance but Jones now will leave before it is completed. Jones’ …

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The one change England must make to combat ‘incredible’ Springboks in World Cup semi-final
1 year, 2 months ago

The one change England must make to combat ‘incredible’ Springboks in World Cup semi-final

The Independent  

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Rugby players claim they were called ‘f---ing morons’ by university pro-vice-chancellor
2 years, 1 month ago

Rugby players claim they were called ‘f---ing morons’ by university pro-vice-chancellor

The Telegraph  

Durham University investigated one of its pro-vice-chancellors after he allegedly called rugby players “f---ing morons”, The Telegraph has learnt. Mr Cook, a former army colonel responsible for “student experience” at the university, addressed more than 100 Durham University Rugby Football Club members at the evening meeting in a marquee on the university racecourse at the start of the last academic …

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Rugby players 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease, new research finds
2 years, 2 months ago

Rugby players 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease, new research finds

The Independent  

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Rugby Championship: Aussies finish on a high, Pumas on a low
3 years, 2 months ago

Rugby Championship: Aussies finish on a high, Pumas on a low

Associated Press  

GOLD COAST, Australia — Andrew Kellaway scored three tries as Australia finished the Rugby Championship on a high with a fourth straight win, ensuring Argentina’s tumultuous, months-long tour ended without a victory in six tests. The Wallabies scored two first-half tries within eight minutes while Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini was in the sin-bin and added three more in the second …

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Rugby faces ‘walking time bomb’ as players pursue legal action over degenerative brain disease
4 years ago

Rugby faces ‘walking time bomb’ as players pursue legal action over degenerative brain disease

CNN  

CNN — With former players taking legal action over the issue of degenerative brain diseases, rugby could be at the tip of a very large iceberg as it continues to come to terms with the impact of concussion in the sport. In a joint statement, World Rugby, England’s Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union said it would be …

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