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Australia rugby coach rejects Lions contract breach warnings

Tuesday 24 June 2025 10:26 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The coach of Australia’s rugby team Joe Schmidt has rejected the notion that his side would be …

Will the Lions tour save Australian rugby?

Imagine Irish rugby had to compete with a professional GAA and a thriving League of Ireland for talent. Would the country still be so successful? That is the picture facing Australia at the moment and then some, given the popularity of Rugby League, AFL, …

Australia hit back at British & Irish Lions over player availabilty row after Wallabies were warned to fulfill their ...

Australia have hit back at the Lions in the simmering dispute over the availability of Wallabies for tour matches, by insisting that they are not in breach of the tour agreement. At a welcome ceremony for Andy Farrell’s British and Irish squad yesterday, …

Joe Schmidt responds as Lions warn Australia on player release

Joe Schmidt rebuts Lions’ player release demand, says ‘dirt-trackers’ will play mid-week tour games. ©Steve Haag Tensions are rising ahead of the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour as head coach Joe Schmidt responded to accusations that Australia may be …

Barbarians announce 2025 Summer Rugby squad

Christian Lealiifano is part of the Barbarians squad ©PA The iconic Barbarians rugby club has unveiled its star-studded team for their summer match on June 28, bringing together seasoned internationals and fresh talent from across rugby-playing nations. …

Airbnb reveals a boom in Australian sport tourism

Airbnb statistics show that "sports tourism" is booming in Australia. Research from YouGov shows that 70% of Australians said they would travel domestically to spectate or participate in a sporting event. “Millennials are leading the pack with …

Tonight's rugby news as Dan Biggar flooded with messages after poignant post and Lions star defends teammates

These are your evening rugby headlines on Tuesday, June 24. Biggar confirms it's all over Former Wales international fly-half Dan Biggar has signalled the end of his glittering rugby career as he called "full-time" on his playing days. The 35 …

Australia boss fires back at Lions chief as player selection ignites debate over agreement

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has fired back at the British and Irish Lions chief executive after he warned him to release the Wallabies' best players to their clubs or risk breaking the tour agreement. The Lions have landed in Perth ahead of the …

British and Irish Lions: Australia boss hits back in player release row

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has responded to a warning from the British and Irish Lions that he is contractually obligated to release Test players for the Lions' warm-up games Down Under. Lions' Chief Executive Ben Calveley said on Monday that …

England Rugby’s 36-player summer tour squad examined: Bristol Bears star makes injury return

Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for the upcoming Tour to Argentina and the USA, which includes a two-Test series against Los Pumas, followed by a Test match against the Eagles in Washington, D.C. With 13 England players away with the British …

Namibia rugby team's head coach steps down ahead of the Africa Cup

WINDHOEK, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Namibian rugby finds itself at a crucial juncture just weeks before the Rugby Africa Cup, as the men's head coach Chrysander Botha has stepped down from his role. The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) officially announced on …

Where are they now? The Springboks team 30 years after their 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph

This Tuesday – June 24 – is the 30th anniversary of that seminal occasion when the Springboks clinched their first Rugby World Cup triumph, a joyous breakthrough that culminated in Nelson Mandela handing the Webb Ellis Cup to Francois Pienaar. A country …

England Rugby’s 36-player summer tour squad examined: Six Bath stars selected

Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for the upcoming Tour to Argentina and the USA, which includes a two-Test series against Los Pumas, followed by a Test match against the Eagles in Washington, D.C. With 13 England players away with the British …

What's going on behind the scenes in Welsh rugby as direction of travel now clear

In the latest edition of the Inside Welsh Rugby newsletter, Steffan Thomas gives an update on where things are at behind the scenes as the future continues to be decided. Last week's latest Professional Rugby Board meeting saw the WRU and regions come …

Rugby-Row brews over availability of Wallabies for Lions tour matches

SYDNEY, - British & Irish Lions management have made it clear they expect Wallabies to be made available for the four matches the tourists will play against Super Rugby sides as they build up to the test series. HT Image Lions chief executive Ben …

Ireland star admits he is relishing his one likely shot at pinnacle of rugby with the Lions in Australia

PNG’s rugby league dream takes shape with new NRL board

The PNG Team Board Members with Prime Minister James Marape and NRL Officials (NBC News: Suli Suli) Prime Minister James Marape has officially announced the inaugural board of the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League [NRL] franchise, lifting the country’ …

Australian minister Conroy touts PNG NRL franchise as nation-building and economic catalyst

Pat Conroy, Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, today lauded Papua New Guinea’s 2028 NRL franchise, emphasizing its profound significance beyond sport for both nations. Speaking in Port Moresby during the announcement of the …

Rugby’s biggest wind-up merchant Nic White ready to bash and bruise the Lions

It was no less a figure than former England head coach Eddie Jones who labelled Nic White as “the biggest niggler of all time” during the 2022 series against the Wallabies. Irony, at this point, keeled over in shock.Nevertheless, the 35-year-old Australian …

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Transforming Health from the Inside Out: Dana Medlin Unveils New Book and Superfoods Line

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dana Medlin, Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Medlin Holistic Health, recently announced the launch of two new offerings designed to help individuals achieve optimal health …

Former Law Enforcement K-9 Sergeant Transforms Police-Grade Dog Training for Civilian Families in New Jersey

OCEAN VIEW, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lead The Way Dog Training, founded by retired Law Enforcement K-9 Sergeant Russ Norcross, has expanded from mobile training services to a full-service professional training …

Soul Punch Launches Women's Safety Infrastructure with Tech-Integrated Self-Defense Training and Smart Safety Devices

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Soul Punch™, a women-led safety movement founded by law enforcement veteran Gloria Marcott, today announced the expansion of its integrated safety ecosystem designed to train one …

TheKitsap Launches Digital Upgrade Program for Silverdale and Poulsbo Handyman Businesses

Local service providers in Poulsbo and Silverdale, including independent handymen and small trades professionals. POULSBO, WA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local trades professionals, including Poulsbo Handyman and …

Sports Sponsorship Market Report 2025 – For Strategy Officers And Market Intelligence Teams

The Business Research Company’s Sports Sponsorship Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The current growth trajectory of the …

First Alarm-Protected Beach Lockbox with Sand-Filled Anchor

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'Esen Bay' Running Blog Offers Free Olympian-Designed Running Plans, Gear Guides, and Running-Related Stuff

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Memphis riverfront's Tom Lee Park earns spot on ULI's prestigious list of top 10 developments in North and South America

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tom Lee Park has earned a coveted ULI Americas Award for Excellence from the Urban Land Institute. Tom Lee Park was selected from 94 projects submitted from North and South …

Outdoor Sports Apparel Market is Projected to Grow Expeditiously: USD 30.7 Billion Revenue by 2034, Claims AMR

Outdoor Sports Apparel Market - By region, North America held the highest market share in terms of revenue in 2023. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research …

Anticipation Builds for the 2026 International Netball Classic as Sportourz Prepares to Raise the Bar

The 2025 Junior International Netball Classic proudly announces the upcoming tournament, scheduled for April 4–5, 2026, in Miramar, Florida. MIRAMAR, FL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 Junior International Netball …

Sports Apparel Market Size Forecasted to Grow at 6% CAGR, Reaching USD 410.8 billion by 2032

By End User, the Men segment is the highest revenue contributor to the market and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sports apparel market …

Sophia Ruggieri Memorial Foundation Awards Its Second College Scholarship to Student with Type 1 Diabetes

The Sophia Ruggieri Memorial Foundation has awarded its second college scholarship to Kelly Wolf, a student with Type 1 Diabetes. DACULA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sophia Ruggieri Memorial Foundation recently announced …

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Houston Rockets Modernize Retail Operations with retailcloud Infrastructure

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'Best Festival of the Year in the Middle East' Goes to Kayan Wellness Festival

A Remarkable First Edition Triumph at the Middle East Event Awards 2025! DUBAI, PRODUCTION CITY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Regionally recognized for its groundbreaking debut, Kayan Wellness Festival 2025 has recently …

Vexos Unveils New Brand Identity for CMS Division to Help OEMs Navigate Global Sourcing Challenges

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vexos is proud to announce the launch of a new brand identity for its Custom Material Solutions (CMS) division, reinforcing its strategic commitment to helping Original Equipment …

Born to Race, Built for Speed: Felber Twins Electrify Mid-Ohio in Hometown Showdown

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PlayersOnly Announces Upcoming Zero-Commission Brand Marketplace - 50+ Vetted Brands Already In

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