Tag #Rugby

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Welsh Rugby Legend Sir Gerald Davies Knighted

Welsh rugby legend Gerald Davies received a knighthood in the New Year Honours for services to rugby union and charity, alongside other Welsh recipients including a Paralympian, a doctor, and a St John Ambulance volunteer.

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RFU Chairman Resigns Amidst Backlash Over Executive Bonuses

Tom Ilube resigned as Rugby Football Union chairman on [Date - not specified in text] to avoid a vote of no confidence over executive pay, particularly the £1.1 million paid to CEO Bill Sweeney despite record losses and recent redundancies.

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NFL Expands Global Reach with International Player Pathway Program

Jamaican Olympic discus champion Roje Stona and Australian rugby star Jordan Petaia are among 14 athletes from 13 countries selected for the NFL's International Player Pathway program, a ten-week training initiative at IMG Academy culminating in a showcase for NFL scouts in March.

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Former Rugby Player Inspires Disadvantaged Youth Through Inclusive Sports Program

Ralph Knibbs, a former Bristol Bears rugby player, combats disadvantage by supporting UK Athletics and the STAR Scheme, providing essential life skills and a nurturing environment to young people through rugby, addressing historical racism he experienced.

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England's Rugby Win: A Defensive Dilemma

Analysis of England's rugby victory over Japan, focusing on their defensive weaknesses and the need for strategic improvements.

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England's "Generational" Rugby Talent

Conor O'Shea, RFU director of performance, believes England has a generational talent pool of young rugby players exceeding even the 2019 World Cup squad. He cites the success of youth teams and improved collaborations with Premiership clubs.

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Harlequins' Big Game: A Sellout Success Story in Club Rugby

Harlequins' annual Big Game, held at Twickenham Stadium since 2008, consistently sells out at 82,000 attendees, generating 8-10% of the club's annual revenue through innovative marketing, event production, and ticket pricing strategies.

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Pollard's 17 Points Power Leicester to Champions Cup Victory Over Sharks

Handre Pollard led Leicester Tigers to an 8-try, 45-17 victory against a weakened Sharks team in their second Investec Champions Cup Pool 1 match at Welford Road, securing second place in the pool.

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Sinfield Concludes 230-Mile MND Fundraising Run

Rugby star Kevin Sinfield started the final leg of his 230-mile run from Salford Quay to Saddleworth, raising approximately £700,000 for six MND charities in memory of his teammate Rob Burrow, who died from MND in June.

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Ireland Edges Australia Despite Errors; Farrell Departs for Lions

Ireland defeated Australia 22-19 in a resilient performance marked by numerous errors, securing a win before coach Andy Farrell's departure to lead the British and Irish Lions next summer.

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Alan Jones Charged with Sexual Offenses

Veteran Australian broadcaster and former rugby coach Alan Jones faces 24 charges related to alleged sexual offenses spanning two decades.

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England's Crushing Defeat at Twickenham

England suffers a devastating 42-point home defeat against Australia in the Autumn Nations Series, prompting criticism of their defense.

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