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New South snails: Blues seek to stop slow Origin starts

NSW have conceded 68 first-half points across the past four State of Origin games, and the Blues have vowed to cut out their slow starts.

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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped from England squad after nightclub incident

Joe Root handed interim captaincy for second New Zealand Test instead of vice-skipper Harry Brook

Evening Standard

Jo Yapp picks Andy Farrell’s brain on how to win British & Irish Lions tour

Head coach of the Lions women’s side to select her staff for their tour of New Zealand

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Ben Stokes pondering England captaincy future as nightclub incident fallout rumbles on

Former England captain David Gower feared Stokes’ reign was already all but done

The Independent UK

Rugby club president given 12-month ban over after-dinner speech

Scottish Rugby has handed a 12-month ban to Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart after an independent disciplinary panel upheld a misconduct complaint

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Ben Stokes’ reign as England captain probably already in the past – David Gower

Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson breached team protocols by ignoring a recently-imposed midnight curfew.

The Independent UK

Itoje left out of England training squad with summer rest expected

The chances of Maro Itoje touring with England this summer have diminished after the captain was left out of Steve Borthwick’s latest training squad

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Ben Stokes’ England captaincy ‘in severe doubt’ after nightclub incident, David Gower says

The ECB, the Cricket Regulator and Saracens are investigating events which took place at a London nightclub

The Independent UK

Rugby mourns Spurrell and Slattery, two titans who exemplified the game’s spirit

If you want to understand warrior mentality, look no further than these unflinching icons of the 1970s and 80s

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes’ future as England Test captain uncertain after nightclub incident

The England and Wales Cricket Board said it was investigating a ‘breach of team protocols’.

The Independent UK

Moloney-MacDonald’s four-try haul fires Exeter to emphatic win against Sale

Flo Robinson also scored a try for the hosts, who ran away with the game in the second half to seal a 50-24 victory over Sale

The Guardian - UK

Franco Smith disappointed as Glasgow Warriors edged out by Bulls in URC semi-final

Smith admitted Glasgow lost their way as the Bulls came on strong to end their United Rugby Championship hopes in Saturday’s semi-final at…

The National (Scotland)

Exeter power past Saracens to book playoff semi-final spot as McCall era comes to an end

Exeter Chiefs defeated Saracens 32-12 that gave them a trip to Bath in the Prem semi-final

The Guardian - UK

Du Toit hat-trick helps Bath grab home semi-final by edging out Leicester

Thomas du Toit’s hat-trick helped Bath to a 24-22 win over Leicester and gave them a home Prem semi-final against Exeter

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How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

Why is affluent SW4 such a regular location for ‘link-ups’ — unruly gatherings of teens mobilised online? Katie Strick investigates

The Independent UK

England in commanding position after frantic second day against New Zealand

Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue left the Black Caps 36 for three at the close after England had set the tourists a tough target of 254 to win.

The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell signs new Ireland contract to quash any chance of England switch

Andy Farrell has signed a new deal to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031 ending any potential interest from the RFU

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Prem team of the season: from teen with a sky-high ceiling to a stat-topping No 8

The league has been a launchpad for players such as Noah Caluori while showcasing the best English rugby has to offer

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Leeds end long wait for home victory against St Helens to build lead at top

Leeds ended their decade-long wait for a home victory over their great rivals St Helens to solidify their position at the Super League summit after a 24-16 win

The Guardian - UK

RFU council member punished for Maggie Alphonsi comment on Facebook

Matthew Smith had his privileges temporarily removed after which rugby pundit Alphonsi said she was ‘disappointed’ with the outcome

The National (Scotland)

Warriors star eager to help several Glasgow team-mates enjoy fitting farewell

Fagerson is determined to help several of his Glasgow team-mates enjoy a triumphant farewell as they gear up for their URC semi-final vs Bulls at…

The Guardian - UK

Expanding Premiership Women’s Rugby could be a game-changer, if done right

Interest in joining a bigger PWR is strong, but how its non-professional players would be treated remains a key obstacle

The Independent UK

Tributes pour in for rugby league legend John Kear after sudden passing

The Challenge Cup-winning coach and renowned broadcaster died on Sunday at the age of 71

The Guardian - UK

Olly Woodburn double stuns Leicester as Exeter end Tigers’ unbeaten run at home

Olly Woodburn scored two tries for Exeter in their 35-26 victory to become the first team to win in the league at Leicester in 14 months

The Independent UK

Wigan secure Challenge Cup with dominant win over Hull KR at Wembley

Jack Farrimond scored Wigan’s opening two tries in a seven-try thrashing.

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