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Marape says rugby league in PNG can learn from Penrith Panthers’ success

Penrith: Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea can learn from the Penrith Panthers’ systems to strengthen the country’s rugby league development pathway. He praised the Penrith Panthers Rugby League organisation in Western Sydney as a world- …

New SEND provision proposed for two Rugby primary schools

Warwickshire County Council is planning to create an extra 18 special educational needs (SEN) places across two primary schools in the Rugby borough. Brownsover Community School and Binley Woods Primary School - which has a Coventry address but falls …

England great ‘almost as confused as everybody else’ by World Rugby’s disciplinary process after Eben Etzebeth ban

Former England and British & Irish Lions hooker Brian Moore admits to being puzzled by World Rugby’s disciplinary process after Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth recently received a 12-match suspension for foul play. Etzebeth was suspended on Thursday …

Rugby Sevens: Fiji draws co-leaders South Africa in Singapore pool play

Photo: Fiji Rugby Facebook The draw has been made for the next round of the world sevens, which will take place in Singapore at the end of January. After two rounds in Dubai and Cape Town, Fiji, South Africa and New Zealand all have 38 points in the men…

Most exciting rugby prospects in the world (Ranked 10-1)

Rugby’s next generation isn’t just coming — it’s already crashing through first-team doors, rewriting depth charts, and giving international coaches selection headaches. From fearless finishers and all-action back-rowers to ice-veined playmakers, these …

World Rugby Executive Board recommends that a lower tackle height be written into community game law

By WORLD RUGBY The World Rugby Executive Board has recommended that a lower legal tackle height at the sternum is made a full law of the community game.  The move was proposed by the 11 unions who have been participating in trials of the measure over the …

Rahul Bose faces fraud charges for forging Himachal domicile to be rugby body chief

Bollywood actor and former rugby player Rahul Bose is at the centre of a fraud case in Himachal Pradesh after allegations surfaced regarding his acquisition of a state domicile certificate to become the national president of the Rugby Federation. The …

Prime Minister Marape praises Penrith Panthers’ success as pathway for PNG Rugby League growth

Prime Minister James Marape has praised the Penrith Panthers Rugby League organisation in Western Sydney as a world-class model of sporting excellence and commercial sustainability, saying Papua New Guinea can learn from its systems to strengthen the …

Abbotsford girls deliver double title wins at rugby provincials

Published 10:45 am Monday, December 8, 2025 It was a storybook ending for Abbotsford RFC at last weekend’s BC Rugby Age-Grade Club Finals, with the local squads bringing back not just one but two new trophies. Coming on the heels of a tear-jerker …

Irish rugby will finish the year at lower ebb than it started… and here’s how the IRFU go about turning tide

Votualevu Club uses rugby to keep kids off drugs

The Votualevu Youth Rugby Club is turning rugby into a lifeline for children as the community battles a worsening drug crisis. Club official Seremaia Visawaqa says reviving one of Nadi’s oldest clubs wasn’t just about bringing back tradition, it was about …

European Rugby Team of the Week: Jalibert Gives Masterclass to Take Top Spot

The opening round of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup took place at the weekend. Find out which players stood out in our European Rugby Team of the Week. The weekend saw the return of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup for the 2025-26 season, as the …

Leinster, scrums and set pieces under threat: Is rugby failing its supporters?

“The Chatham House Rule applies,” said our very welcoming and humorous Master of Ceremonies. Those assembled then settled down for lunch, but not before they’d raised the roof with a rousing rendition of the “Holy City” hymn. The ‘Rule’ is a very valuable …

Pakuranga junior rugby flies New Zealand flag in Japan

The resilient Gladiators team from Pakuranga United Rugby Club. Photo supplied The Under-13 Gladiators of Pakuranga United Rugby Club have returned home as heroes after an unforgettable rugby tour of Japan. With 25 players proudly wearing green and orange …

PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Munster Rugby against Bath in Champions Cup clash

AN UNDERSTRENGTH Munster Rugby side were overpowered by Bath in their round one tie in the Investec Champions Cup last Saturday evening. At The Rec, Bath ran out 40-14 winners in what was Clayton McMillan’s first Champions Cup fixture as Munster head coach …

Christmas comedy 'Dashing Through the Snow' coming to Historic Rugby

Welcome to the Snowflake Inn in Tinsel, Texas, where it’s Christmas 365 days a year! Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten (collectively known as Jones Hope Wooten), Dashing Through the Snow follows the antics that take place in a …

Former Canada rugby sevens coach looking forward to new challenge with U.S. women

There’s a backstory to Canada’s rugby sevens silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, dating back to the Rugby Americas North Sevens two years earlier in the Bahamas. The Canadian women were staying at Breezes Resort Bahamas, an all-inclusive resort, …

Women’s Rugby wins Division II National Championship

Via United States Coast Guard Academy, 3h ago HOUSTON, Tex. — 25 years ago, the Coast Guard Academy Women’s Rugby team was the idea of cadet Katie Simone (’00). Now, in the year 2025, that team that Simone and her teammates created stand alone atop the …

Young rugby star dies suddenly hours after scoring try as tributes paid to 'gentleman'

Adam Hegarty has sadly passed away hours after the game (file)(Image: City of Armagh Rugby Club ) Heartfelt tributes are flooding in after sudden death of a promising young rugby star just hours after he crossed the line for a try. Adam Hegarty passed away …

USA’s Isabella Mendoza Cabezas Finishes 3rd at 2025 ILCA Under 21 European Championships in Split, Croatia

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising American sailor Isabella Mendoza Cabezas delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 ILCA Under 21 European Championships & Open European Trophy, finishing 3rd …

WeaponUp Launches the Inspiring Women Fund to Empower Women to Achieve Their Dreams

WeaponUP launches the Inspiring Women Fund, donating and matching all event profits to support women’s projects, goals, and dreams. Applications open Jan–Feb. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WeaponUP, the …

Skip the LA Traffic: Transit Tips to the Ventura County Coast

Getting Here Is Half the Fun: Seamless access to Ventura County by car, train, or air, this coastal California destination offers an unforgettable arrival. VENTURA COUNTY COAST, CA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Known …

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza Selected as the 2025 Walter Camp Player of the Year

Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza (Miami, FL) has been selected as the 2025 Walter Camp Player of Year, presented by Crabtree Lexus of New Haven. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indiana …

SCB Construction Group Completes Landmark Recreation Facility in Dublin, GA

SCB Construction Group and the DLCRA built a year-round indoor facility that expands access and enhances recreation in Middle Georgia. DUBLIN, GA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SCB Construction Group, in partnership with …

MIT Premium Smart e-MTB with 5G IoT Tracker Debuts for U.S. and European Markets

High-torque smart e-MTB platform debuts with a lightweight mid-drive motor, adaptive assist control, and an integrated 5G IoT tracker for fleet-ready mobility. TAICHUNG, TAIWAN, TAIWAN, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A next-generation smart e- …

Unlimited Heart and Nudj Health Expand Whole-Person AF Care Globally, Introducing the AFibulous Human-Experience Model

Unlimited Heart and Nudj Health have expanded a whole-person atrial fibrillation (AF) care model improving how people experience, manage, and recover from AF. AMHERST, NH, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The initiative …

Norwegian Health-Tech Launches to Target Fibromyalgia, a $700B+ Productivity Crisis

Helfi announces its international launch of a digital app targeting one of the largest & most overlooked drivers of economic and healthcare costs: chronic pain. NY, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fibromyalgia, a condition …

Data-Driven Norwegian App Launches to Bridge Clinical Gap for Fibromyalgia

Helfi, a health-tech innovator, today launches its clinically vetted digital health tool in the UK, US, and Canada. NY, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clinicians and patients currently struggle with a "systemic void …

Norwegian Patient-Founded App Launches Internationally to Empower the ‘Patient-Detective’

Helfi announces its international launch in the UK, US, and Canada. The app provides a "map and compass" for the millions living with fibromyalgia. UNITED KINGDOM, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fibromyalgia is a complex …

Witness Martial Arts to 'Show Up and Show Out' at Pensacola Newbreed BJJ Tournament

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pensacola BJJ students from Witness Martial Arts gear up to showcase their skills at the Newbreed New Year Open, kicking off the 2025 tournament season with high expectations …

Verily Storyworks Elevates Native American Legacy With New Scripted Series Honoring Jim Thorpe

A cinematic project celebrating art, culture and the power of authentic storytelling DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Verily Storyworks, a studio dedicated to crafting meaningful and culturally rooted narratives …

Memphis in May names Ireland the 2026 Honored Country and unveils the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest poster

“Bringing the culture, creativity, and spirit of the Emerald Isle to Memphis next May.” MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Memphis in May International Festival has announced that Ireland will be celebrated …

Smart Solutions RX Announces HALO™, A Revolutionary DNA Test for Hair, Aesthetics, and Longevity

Smart Solutions RX Announces HALO™, A Revolutionary DNA Test for Hair, Aesthetics, and Longevity GLEN MILLS, PA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smart Solutions RX, a leader in precision-driven aesthetic and hair restoration …

Kitsap County Celebrates the Seattle FIFA World Cup™ Match Announcements.

Kitsap welcomes the World as the Seattle FIFA World Cup™ approaches & is ready with exceptional access, affordability, natural beauty, & welcoming spirit. BREMERTON , WA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kitsap …

ProOxy and IIHF announce launch of the ‘Ultimate Hockey - Breaking the Ice Tour’

ZURICH, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ProOxy AG together with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), is proud to announce the official launch of the “Ultimate Hockey - Breaking the Ice Tour” – a global event series …

Arunachal Pradesh to host New Adventure Racing World Series Expedition Race at Mechukha

Arunachal Pradesh, India’s wildest and least explored state, will host a new expedition race presented by the Adventure Racing World Series in November 2026 BENTONVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arunachal …

GPS DataViz and LOVB Elevate Athlete Performance and Wellness Across Professional Women’s Volleyball

LOVB will be utilizing GPS DataViz machine learning and AI technology to drive performance insights across the league AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GPS DataViz, a leader in integrated athlete performance …

Weddings by Lydia Launches New Luxury Bridal Planning Packages for Couples Across the Gulf Coast

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weddings by Lydia, a boutique wedding planning firm based in Pensacola, Florida, has unveiled its new full service and luxury planning packages, thoughtfully designed to …

Schlosshotel Fiss Announces New Family & Wellbeing Experiences for the 25/26 Ski Season

New Kids Club Debuts for Ski Season and Biohacking Wellness Week Launches in March TYROL, AUSTRIA, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schlosshotel Fiss, a five-star family-friendly resort offering wellbeing, skiing, and gourmet experiences …