Tag #Rugby

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Waratahs' Porecki Returns After Year-Long Injury Battle

Dave Porecki, 32, returns to rugby for the Waratahs' final trial on Saturday after a year-long absence due to a chronic Achilles injury that began during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, impacting his Wallabies captaincy and requiring multiple specialist consultations before successful targeted cortisone i...

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Police Investigate Hazing Allegations on School Rugby Trip

A police investigation into videos from a Methodist College Belfast rugby trip to Portugal in December 2022 concluded with no further action, but a former student, Gabriel McConkey, received over £50,000 in a civil case after alleging hazing and coercion.

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Rugby Coach Suffers Two Heart Attacks, Stroke

Pontypool RFC team manager Ryan Thomas suffered two heart attacks and a stroke after collapsing at the gym on November 7th, requiring extensive medical intervention; he remains hospitalized, facing a long recovery.

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Munster Edges Saracens in Tight Champions Cup Clash

Munster secured a crucial 17-9 victory over Saracens at Thomond Park on January 14th, securing second place in their Champions Cup pool after a tightly contested match marked by handling errors due to poor weather conditions.

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Stormers Cruise Past Sale Sharks in Champions Cup

In their Round 3 Champions Cup match, the Stormers secured a decisive 43-0 bonus-point victory against Sale Sharks in Cape Town, overcoming their earlier losses to move into fourth place in Pool 4.

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Rugby Dementia Fears Prompt Call for Parent Warnings

Conor Buckett, son of former Welsh rugby player Ian Buckett who died of CTE-related dementia at 56, is urging rugby organizations to warn parents about the risks of brain injuries before children start playing.

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Curry Twins to Make History in England Rugby

Identical twin brothers Tom and Ben Curry will make history this Saturday by starting together for England in their Six Nations opener against Ireland, a feat never before accomplished in English rugby history, despite both having played for England individually since 2017.

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Schmidt's Player Policy Creates Wallabies Uncertainty

Joe Schmidt's future as Wallabies coach is uncertain, with his player selection policy for the 2025 British and Irish Lions series creating potential team-building issues, as he's excluding players with overseas commitments after the series; the 2027 Rugby World Cup final will be held at Accor Stadi...

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Leinster Edges La Rochelle in Tense Champions Cup Encounter

Leinster edged a hard-fought 16-14 win against La Rochelle at Stade Marcel Deflandre, securing their 12th straight victory and the top spot in Pool 2 of the Champions Cup; despite La Rochelle's strong first-half performance, a crucial try and penalties secured Leinster's win.

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Bordeaux Crushes Exeter in Champions Cup, Seizing Top Seeding Position

In a dominant Champions Cup display, Bordeaux-Bègles defeated Exeter Chiefs 62-28, with Damian Penaud scoring a hat-trick, virtually eliminating Exeter from last-16 contention; Bordeaux's win, coupled with Toulouse's loss, puts them in the pole position to claim top seeding.

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Hogg Receives Payback Order for Domestic Abuse

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg received a one-year community payback order and a renewed non-harassment order for domestic abuse against his estranged wife, following years of abusive behavior including shouting, swearing, monitoring her location, and sending excessive text messages.

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Scarlets Defeat Dragons in URC Match

Scarlets defeated Dragons 29-22 in a United Rugby Championship (URC) match on New Year's Day, moving up to sixth place in the standings while Dragons remain at the bottom.

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