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George Furbank on his latest injury woe: ‘I was hoping I would get to the hospital, just fart and leave’

George Furbank missed out for England when he had his appendix out but could be key for Steve Borthwick if his luck changes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

Springboks v All Blacks a US World Cup preview in Baltimore as thrilling series goes down to the wire

‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ will culminate on US soil on Saturday, a staging post on the road to America hosting the World Cup in 2031

The Guardian - US · Sep 11

All Blacks coaching great joins Sea Eagles stable

In a coaching coup, Manly have secured former All Blacks mentor Steve Hansen as their football performance director to work alongside rookie Kieran Foran.

AAP · Sep 11

England to extend Borthwick contract as Pollock closes on £400,000 Northampton deal

Steve Borthwick will be handed a contract extension until after the 2028 Six Nations, giving the Rugby Football Union time to identify his successor if England flop at the World Cup next year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

Fit Lynagh's time to 'get out there and boss' in return

Tom Lynagh will return for the Queensland Reds in a pre-season fixture days after teammate and fellow Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon broke his leg.

AAP · Sep 9

'Determination': Wallaroos futures at stake before Test

Australia are about to enter a crucial period of their season, and contracts are lingering in the back of Wallaroos players' minds ahead of a series of Tests.

AAP · Sep 9

19YO Accepts Friends’ Slug-Eating Dare, Then A Hidden Parasite Causes A Devastating Brain Illness

A 19-year-old Australian spent an evening with friends when a simple dare turned into a decision that would change his life. After accepting a challenge to eat a slug, Sam Ballard became seriously ill and faced a devastating medical ordeal that lasted for years. Read the full story to discover…

Bored Panda · Sep 8

How the smaller ball trial in WXV has brought ‘mixed bag of emotions’

The trial has caused heated debate in women’s rugby, with England’s Zoe Harrison calling it the ‘worst decision ever’, but others more open to it

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Sale’s Courtney Lawes ‘not worried about legacy’ in drive to make England return

Courtney Lawes is back in the Prem after two years in France and has unfinished business at international level

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

Paris trial opens in Federico Martín Aramburú killing, 4 years after fatal shooting

Four people, including two linked to France's extreme right, are set to stand trial in Paris for the killing of former Argentina rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú

The Independent UK · Sep 7