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Rugby Africa Cup returns to Kampala as 8 nations battle for World Cup glory

Image: 2024 Champions Zimbabwe against Namibia at the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup in Kampala, Uganda. The countdown is on as Uganda prepares to host Africa’s most prestigious rugby event—the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup—from July 8 to 19 at the Nelson Mandela Stadium …

Rokoua Rasaku signs with SOC Rugby

[file photo] Stade Olympique Chambérien Rugby has strengthened its backline with the addition of former Fiji 7s star Rokoua Rasaku, who has signed a two-year deal with the French club. At 26, Rasaku arrives with a deep well of experience from the …

Nailbiting one point win in college rugby

Leifiifi College clinches nail-biting win over Samoa College at their home field on Friday evening, 22 - 21.  Samoa College was the first to put their name on the scoreboard, when their first-five player converted a penalty kick in the first ten minutes of …

Playing Super Rugby has always been my dream - Mayanavanua

Playing Super Rugby has always been a dream of new Swire Shipping Fijian Drua signing Temo Mayanavanua, and it is now set to become a reality when he runs out in the Drua jersey next year. Mayanavanua was at the Drua base in Legalega, Nadi earlier this …

Jaguars' Louis Rees-Zammit likely headed back to rugby after 'one to two more years' trying to make it in NFL

Plenty of pomp and circumstance accompanied Welsh rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit's entry to the NFL world. It's not been an easy journey, however, as Rees-Zammit's yet to play in an NFL game since joining the Kansas City Chiefs in the spring of …

SA Rugby and Nike unveil the new 2025 Springbok kit featuring innovative design and heritage details ahead of the season ...

With the 2025 rugby season just around the corner, SA Rugby has officially pulled the curtain back on the brand-new Springbok kit—and it’s turning heads. The reveal, done in collaboration with longtime apparel partner Nike, includes both the classic green- …

Statement: England Rugby forced into late change for summer tour

Steve Borthwick has made a late change to his 36-player squad for the upcoming summer tour to Argentina and the USA, with Afolabi Fasogbon (Gloucester Rugby) called up to replace the injured Emmanuel Iyogun (Northampton Saints). The tour includes a two- …

Fans Just Realising Ross Kemp Played For Professional Rugby Club

Sport has always been a huge part of Ross Kemp’s life – long before he became a household name on EastEnders, he was putting in big hits on the rugby pitch and taking punches in the boxing ring. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest …

How South Africa's 1995 Rugby World Cup win united and 'galvanised' a nation

My wife hates sports films, but I had to watch Invictus again as research for this piece, so I fibbed and told her the Clint Eastwood-directed movie was all about Nelson Mandela, without mentioning the rugby. “I don’t like them either,” says former South …

Local students impress at track, rugby and ultimate events

Simcoe County District School Board athletes earned five gold, two silver and three bronze at OFSAA track championship NEWS RELEASE SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ************************* Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools have a …

2025-26 Rugby Schedules Announced by OUA

Via University of Guelph Athletics, 4h ago GUELPH, Ont. – On Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced the 2025 schedules for men’s and women’s rugby. The University of Guelph rugby programs enter the new season as the reigning …

Women’s rugby team ready to build on momentum

Via Brock University Athletics, 3h ago With the fall season approaching, Ontario University Athletics (OUA) has officially unveiled its women’s rugby schedule. Full Schedule The Brock Badgers women’s rugby team is coming off a sixth consecutive OUA …

OUA releases men’s rugby schedule

Via Brock University Athletics, 3h ago Alumni Field will be filled with buzz and excitement as the Brock Badgers men’s rugby team returns to action. Full Schedule A model of consistency, the Brock Badgers have earned a spot in the Ontario University …

Laurier women’s rugby announce 2025 schedule

Via Laurier Athletics - Waterloo Campus, 3h ago WATERLOO, Ont. — The Golden Hawks women’s rugby team have their sights set forward on the upcoming campaign as the OUA announced the 2025 season schedule. For the fifth straight year, the Golden Hawks will …

Businesses encouraged to get involved ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Local businesses are invited to an event at Northampton Saints to hear opportunities to get involved ahead of the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup (WRWC) 2025 taking place in Northampton later this year. The event, hosted by the Discover Northamptonshire …

Australia Rugby Roster 2025: What To Know

Australia Rugby has announced a 36-player national squad to begin preparations for its opening Test of 2025 against Fiji in Newcastle on July 6.  The group includes 20 forwards and 16 backs, with just two players — Western Force back rower Nick Champion de …

Rotorua's Kryo Uri proves isn't everything on a rugby field

South Africa's cricket and rugby teams help unite a nation with a complicated legacy

'I'm not ready to finish': How time away from rugby fuelled a Wallabies comeback

"I was on my limit, I rode as hard as I could, but I couldn't kick. Up to that moment, it was going well. We got over the climb the first time with three guys, and we were controlling the race. The team has been incredibly strong.

ADVOCATES URGE SEN. OSSOFF AND SEN. WARNOCK TO REJECT SAFETY NET CUTS TARGETING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES

Georgia nonprofits urge Senators Ossoff and Warnock to reject budget bill cuts targeting immigrant families' access to health care and social services. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten Georgia nonprofits …

Pineapple Express Cannabis Company Announces Application for OTCID

Strategic Move Positions Company for Enhanced Market Credibility and Investor Access Under New OTC Markets Structure Pineapple Express Cannabis Company (OTCMKTS:PNXP) ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pineapple …

'This Heat Can Kill’: Rony Jabour Urges Protection for Construction Crews Nationwide

Rony Jabour warns construction workers face deadly risk amid U.S. heatwave; urges hydration, breaks, sunscreen, and employer responsibility. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With record-breaking temperatures sweeping across …

Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green Amends Intent-to-Veto List

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   GOVERNOR GREEN AMENDS INTENT-TO-VETO LIST    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today added SB 935, Relating to Government, to the …

Residents in Over 2,800 US Cities Pledge to Save 559 Million Gallons in Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

Mayors from 23 States Lead Month-Long Effort to Promote Water Stewardship, Pollution Reduction, and Ocean Protection ORANGE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Residents from more than 2,800 cities across the United …

Naples Leads Florida into the Future of Building Plan Reviews with Blitz AI Technology

Blitz will streamline how residential and commercial plans are reviewed for code compliance—using AI trained on Florida building codes and local regulations. NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a move that …

Best Precious Metals IRA Companies in 2025: Top 3 Providers Announced

IRAEmpire.com has published its updated list of the best precious metals IRA companies of 2025 for consumers. Augusta Precious Metals has topped the list again. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IRAEmpire.com has …

Chairman Comer Condemns Horrific Minnesota Attacks

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today delivered remarks in support of House Resolution 519, which condemns the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota. The …

Hearing Wrap Up: Congress Must Codify DOGE Cuts

  WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency held a hearing today titled “Locking in the DOGE Cuts: Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse for Good.” During the hearing, members highlighted the billions of taxpayer dollars saved through the …

Mace Opens Hearing on Quantum Computing and Advancing U.S. Cybersecurity

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) today delivered opening remarks on “Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks.” In her opening statement, Chairwoman …

WATCH: Sessions Opens Hearing on the Route Forward for the U.S. Postal Service

Press Release Greene Opens Hearing on Codifying DOGE Reforms June 24, 2025

Javier Palomarez, USHBC CEO, Urges Congress to Protect Duty Drawback Program, Preserve US Manufacturing Competitiveness

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) strongly opposes the proposed repeal of the duty drawback program in the U.S. House of Representatives’ version of H.R.1 - One …

World-Renowned Expert on EMP Weapons Calls Construction of Golden Dome Missile Defense System a ‘No-Brainer’

William R. Forstchen, Ph.D., shares his insight on EMP attacks and how the Golden Dome would work to protect the United States. WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The construction of the proposed Golden Dome …

The People, The President & The Constitution: Civil Dialogues and Kinder Institute

Democracy Project Focus Creates Safe Space for Civil Discourse HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Six months into the second Trump administration, Civil Dialogues heads back to the middle of the country to host a town hall …

Department of Defense Employee Charged with Unlawful Retention of Classified Documents

A civilian employee of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) was arrested and made her initial court appearance yesterday to face charges of unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents. Ewa Maria Ciszak, 64, of Huntsville, Alabama, is charged …

California Man Charged with Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

Ammaad Akhtar, 33, of Stockton, was arrested today and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. According to court documents, since February 2025, Akhtar has been communicating online with a law enforcement- …

Navigating Rising Tariffs: Shaping the Future of the HVAC Industry

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This press release encapsulates the HVAC industry’s ongoing journey as it grapples with tariffs’ impact. By adapting and innovating, the sector can ensure growth and …

New Report Highlights Considerations for Homeschooling Military-Connected Children with Disabilities

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Partners in PROMISE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military families navigating special education, has released a new report titled “Homeschooling Report: …

EPA Revisits Refrigerant Transition Rule to Balance Sustainability and Industry Needs

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a reconsideration of the Technology Transition Rule for refrigerants, a regulation initially established under the …

Saudi Arabia Concludes Its Participation in the Beijing International Book Fair 2025

Saudi Arabia showcases cultural transformation at Beijing Book Fair 2025, strengthening Saudi-Chinese ties and global publishing partnerships. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saudi Arabia has concluded its participation …