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Warrington Wolves Top Super League with Win Over St Helens

Warrington Wolves secured their fourth straight Super League win by defeating St Helens, moving to the top of the table. Key moments included tries from Hopoate, Smith, and Irwin, with injuries impacting both sides.

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Ospreys Target Australian Fly-Half Lawson Creighton for Key Signing

Ospreys pursue Australian fly-half Lawson Creighton to bolster their squad after Jack Walsh's departure, alongside signings of Liam Wright and links to Lalakai Foketi.

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Maro Itoje's Summer Plans Uncertain as England Weigh Options

Maro Itoje's summer plans remain undecided as England weighs options on his participation amid a demanding Nations Championship schedule and injury concerns.

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Ospreys Sign Former Australia Captain Liam Wright to Boost Back Row

Ospreys have signed former Australia captain Liam Wright, a 28-year-old flanker with six Wallabies caps. Wright brings leadership and experience to fill the back-row gap after injuries sidelined him for a year.

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RFU Council Member Matthew Smith Resigns After Discriminatory Post on Maggie Alphonsi

RFU council member Matthew Smith resigned after posting discriminatory remarks about England World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi. Despite sanctions, calls for stronger action and policy reform have been made by the RFU's women in leadership collective.

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Hiddleston and Stephen Named in Scotland Rugby Squad for Summer Tour

Gregor Hiddleston and Seb Stephen join Scotland's 36-man squad for summer rugby tests against Argentina, South Africa, and Fiji, with key players returning post-Barbarians matches.

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Double World Cup Winner Marlie Packer to Depart Saracens After Nine Years

Marlie Packer, England flanker and double World Cup winner, will leave Saracens after nine years, having captained club and country and won three Premiership titles.

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Louis Bielle-Biarrey Eyes Rugby Sevens for LA 2028 Olympics

Louis Bielle-Biarrey is considering switching to rugby sevens to represent France at the LA 2028 Olympics. Meanwhile, Great Britain's sevens teams face relegation but still have multiple qualification paths for 2028.

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Slade shines, Russell's injury, Willis departs and Russell's calf: Premiership Insights

Exeter's Henry Slade excels as Bath awaits Finn Russell's return for their Premiership semi-final clash. Northampton sets a try-scoring record despite defensive issues. Tom Willis bids farewell as Saracens miss playoffs. The Premiership final promises a grand spectacle with a new trophy.

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North Wales Crusaders Face Record Defeat but Secure Future in Rugby League

North Wales Crusaders endured rugby league's largest defeat but overcame financial crisis to secure their future, with new leadership and community support driving survival efforts.

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Female Rugby Players Join Cardiff Study on Head Impact Effects

Ffion Jones, a female rugby player, joins a Cardiff University study on head impacts, highlighting the need for female-focused research and raising awareness of brain health in women's rugby.

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London Broncos Defeat North Wales Crusaders 134-0 in Record Loss

North Wales Crusaders suffered a record 134-0 defeat to London Broncos, marking the largest loss in top two divisions' rugby league history. The Broncos lead the Championship with 14 wins, while Crusaders face challenges after a 12-point deduction.

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