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Salford told to 'sell players without delay' as RFL issues sustainability cap
Sky Sports - 15 Jan 2025 23:21
Salford Red Devils have been directed to "sell players without delay" after they were issued a sustainability cap of £1.2m by the Rugby Football League.
Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game
The Rugby Paper - 15 Jan 2025 21:26
Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport. With more than eight […] The post Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game a...
Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Ireland's Six Nations title defence
The Rugby Paper - 15 Jan 2025 20:55
Interim head coach Simon Easterby believes the availability of Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Jack Conan and Jimmy O'Brien "massively increases" Ireland's competitiveness ahead of their […] The post Simon Easterby welcome...
Gregor Townsend hoping Kyle Steyn can still feature for Scotland in Six Nations
The Rugby Paper - 15 Jan 2025 20:43
Gregor Townsend is hopeful that Glasgow captain Kyle Steyn can still play a big part in the Six Nations despite being omitted from Scotland's initial […] The post Gregor Townsend hoping Kyle Steyn can still feature for...
Lock Jonny Gray and hooker Dave Cherry recalled by Scotland for Six Nations
The Rugby Paper - 15 Jan 2025 20:42
Bordeaux lock Jonny Gray and Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the Guinness Six Nations. Uncapped duo Jack Mann […] The post Lock Jonny Gray and hooker Dave Cherry recalled by Sc...
Mitchell: Changing Red Roses captain wasn't nice for Packer or me
Sky Sports - 15 Jan 2025 20:08
England Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has told Sky Sports changing the captaincy from Marlie Packer to Zoe Aldcroft "wasn't nice" for the former, nor for Mitchell himself.
Scotland give first call-up to Saracens fly-half Burke for Six Nations
Sky Sports - 15 Jan 2025 18:30
Scotland have called up uncapped Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke to their squad for the Six Nations.
Easterby names first Ireland squad as Farrell stand-in for Six Nations
Sky Sports - 15 Jan 2025 18:00
Interim head coach Simon Easterby has named his first squad as he takes charge of Ireland's Six Nations defence while Andy Farrell leads the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer.
How South Africa Will Lead Online Casino Trends in Africa in 2025
The Rugby Paper - 15 Jan 2025 17:48
The online casino industry in Africa is poised for rapid growth in 2025, and South Africa is at the forefront of this revolution. As one […] The post How South Africa Will Lead Online Casino Trends in Africa in 2025 ap...
George Skivington surprised by Gloucester duo's absence from Wales' Six Nations squad
The Rugby Paper - 15 Jan 2025 15:08
Gloucester rugby director George Skivington has admitted his surprise at the omission of Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn from Wales' Six Nations squad. Both Gloucester […] The post George Skivington surprised by Glou...
S4, E18: Maro Itoje England captaincy reaction and Niko Matawalu madness
The Rugby Paper - 15 Jan 2025 13:31
Join Ollie Little, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett for this week’s Rugby Paper Podcast edition, recorded just half an hour after it was announced that […] The post S4, E18: Maro Itoje England captaincy reaction an...