Rugby News Monitoring

Rugby Direct - Episode 168

This week on Rugby Direct, it's a bumper edition of the podcast as Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap the first All Blacks squad of 2025 - who's in and who's out - and who should be there that isn't. Rugby Direct speaks to All Blacks head …

The Australian-born NZ under-20 rugby player who is beating the odds

“I just wrote down how I want to play Varsity Colts, then Varsity Premieres and I think I had Canterbury 19s, Crusaders 20s and NZ 20s there too,” he said. “I had those goals in the background, and I was pretty methodical of what I wanted to do. I’d cross …

Queensland Rugby League unites with state government to combat betting harm

The Queensland Government and Queensland Rugby League have united to tackle sports betting with their joint 'Forget the bet. Enjoy the game' campaign now live. The two-year campaign aims to address the normalisation of sports wagering and reduce …

Herald NOW: Vandals on Rotorua rugby pitch cause heartbreak

Eric Enright to Take Over as Head Coach of Women’s Rugby

Via Adrian College, 5h ago ADRIAN, Mich. — Adrian College Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Eric Enright as the new Head Coach of the Adrian College women’s rugby program. A dynamic and seasoned leader with a proven track record in team building …

Panthers aim to rebuild women’s rugby in Prince Albert

Jason Kerr Daily Herald When coach Danette Senterre and her charges practice, they do so not only in hopes of winning their next game but of increasing rugby’s popularity in Prince Albert. Senterre is coach of the Prince Albert Panthers, a women’s rugby …

Wiser Pasifika Samoa Men’s Deaf Rugby 7s Team Farewelled

Apia, Samoa – 24 June 2025 – The Samoa Deaf Association farewelled the Wiser Pasifika Samoa Men’s Deaf Rugby 7s Team last night. The team will represent Samoa at the Pacific Rim Deaf Rugby 7s Tournament in Gold Coast Australia. The farewell event, held at …

Back From Long-Term Injury, Sambit Pradhan Of Hyderabad Heroes Aims For Glory At Rugby Premier League

(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Hyderabad Heroes are cruising in the Rugby Premier League (RPL) at the moment as they stand on top of the points table with six wins in seven games to their name and are the first team to qualify for the playoffs.The …

Cheslin Kolbe excited for first taste of rugby against Barbarians in Cape Town

Having not played against the Barbarians before, Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe is excited about the prospect of facing them this Saturday in Cape Town. There is no doubt that the flyer and his skillset would fit a Baabaas team like a glove should he play …

The ghost of 1995: that Rugby World Cup final, 30 years on

On the 30th anniversary of one of rugby’s most memorable days, James Borrowdale reflects on what it all meant. According to Rian Malan, the great South African journalist whose classic of memoir and reportage My Traitor’s Heart meditated on the horror and …

Man booted kitten like 'kicking a rugby ball'

 - Warning: This story contains potentially distressing content A Dunedin man on trial for domestic violence charges, including assaulting a baby, has admitted drop-kicking a kitten. Cory James Gilliand-Dickson, 20, appeared in the Dunedin District Court …

Rugby: Jamaica routs Bahamas 52-15

By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net     THE visiting Jamaican men’s rugby team welcomed the Bahamas men’s national team back to international play with a huge 52-15 decision on Saturday at the Winton Rugby Pitch. The Jamaicans …

‘They should have told us sooner’: Lower enrollment, less revenue leads CWU to cut rugby

(The Center Square) – While enrollment at many colleges and universities across the country is slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels, that is not the case on all campuses, including Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash. Lower enrollment …

All the faces and results of the 2025 Roma Rugby Races

From the Archives: Rugby World Cup 1995: Madiba and Francois Pienaar give hope to the New South Africa

In this retrospective we delve deeply into the Springboks’ triumphs and despairs in their seven Rugby World Cup appearances since readmission to Test rugby in 1992. In an extract from the World Cup section of the seminal Springbok Opus, written by Daily …

Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase hasn’t ruled out a return to rugby union in time for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Canada West reveals 2025 Rugby schedule

Via University of Calgary Athletics, 5h ago Choose A Location: Season ALL TIMES MOUNTAIN TIME (MT) Scheduled Games Victoria, B.C. 2:00 PM MT Sep 13 (Sat) / 2:00 PM Calgary Field 7, University of Calgary Calgary Field 7, University of Calgary 2:00 PM …

Ollie Phillips’ Team of My Life: ‘Master’ Jonny Wilkinson and the man with the ‘biggest cosmetics bag in rugby’ make the ...

In the last instalment of Team of My Life, we welcome England’s greatest Sevens exponent of all time, the former Stade Francais, Harlequins, Newcastle and Gloucester wing, Ollie Phillips. We have partnered with eToro, the official investing and trading …

Rugby Australia warned: Release your Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions have put Rugby Australia on notice, declaring the governing body will be breaking an agreement if they don't release Wallabies players to oppose them in tour games. After touching down in Perth on Sunday night, the Lions …

Americans Oppose the AI Regulation Moratorium by a 3-to-1 Margin

A New Survey on How Americans Feel About Congress’s A.I. Moratorium CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a new survey by the Institute for Family Studies, we find that Americans oppose Congress’s AI …

ETI Tech Invited to Northrop Grumman’s Q2 2025 F-35 Supplier Summit

ETI Tech: Precision Machining, Welding, & Assembly at the Q2 2025 F-35 Support Equipment Supplier Summit hosted by Northrop Grumman. DAYTON, OH, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ETI Tech Invited to Northrop Grumman’s Q2 2025 F-35 …

COA Files Amicus Brief Supporting 340B Rebate Model Appeal, Warning of PBM Takeover and Urging Congressional Action

Amicus Filing Reinforces Need for Transparency and Accountability in Broken 340B System Dominated by PBMs and Mega Hospitals WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) today filed its …

Senators Seek to Halt Sales of Kangaroo Parts in the U.S. as Umbro Pledges to Stop Sourcing Skins for Its Soccer Shoes

U.S. Senators join Umbro in saying “no” to the trade in kangaroo parts, aligning with other athletic shoe retailers on their sourcing practices WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for a Humane Economy …

Secretary Kennedy defends MAHA budget cuts before Congress

Secretary Kennedy defended the Trump Administration's proposed budget cuts to the HHS before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Health. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This morning, Secretary …

CCHF Says RFK Jr.’s Diagnosis Won’t Be Cured by Government

Health Care in America Needs a Prescription Government Cannot Buy ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Appearing yesterday before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, U.S. Department of Health and Human …

Frisco Dentist Warns Parents About Dangerous TikTok Dental Trends in New Awareness Campaign

Charcoal toothpaste, rubber band braces, and DIY veneers are going viral — but could cause permanent damage. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the country, viral dental trends are racking up millions of views — but …

Jack Brewer Foundation Applauds GOP Resolution Addressing Fatherhood Crisis in America

Jack Brewer Foundation Applauds GOP Resolution Addressing Fatherhood Crisis in America WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation strongly supports the recent resolution introduced by Republican …

Coalition of Music Organizations Formed to Provide Funding and Mutual Aid

Devastating Loss of Federal Funding Spurs Music Orgs to Band Together NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The abrupt termination of thousands of US federal grants in support of music and education, including funding …

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 …

Timmons Opens Hearing on Strengthening U.S. Security Through the National Guard State Partnership Program

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) delivered opening remarks today at a hearing titled “The National Guard State Partnership Program: Strengthening U.S. Security, One Partnership at a Time.” In his …

Hearing Wrap Up: U.S. Must Update Technology to Prepare for the Quantum Age

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation held a hearing titled “Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks.” During the hearing members emphasized the United States has an …

Republicans Subpoena Senior ActBlue Employees for Depositions

WASHINGTON— Today, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent subpoenas to ActBlue’s Former …

Chairman Comer Statement on Anthony Bernal’s Refusal to Testify in Biden Cognitive Decline Investigation

Bernal is now refusing to testify following the White House waiving executive privilege WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued the following statement after Anthony Bernal, former Assistant …

Wrap Up: Key Stakeholders Call for Critical Upgrades in USPS Operations to Improve Overall Service 

WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Government Operations yesterday held a hearing titled “The Route Forward for the U.S. Postal Service: A View from Stakeholders.” The American people rely on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for critical services and members …

Grothman Opens Hearing on Combatting DEI

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks today at a hearing on “Sacrificing Excellence for Ideology: The Real Cost of DEI.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman …

New Jersey CPA Pleads Guilty to Conspiring with Others to Defraud the United States

A New Jersey Certified Public Accountant (CPA) pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to defraud the United States by promoting fraudulent tax shelters to his high-income clients. According to court documents and statements made in court, between 2018 and …

The Justice Department Files Complaint Against the District Court of Maryland for Ordering Automatic Injunctions on ...

Today, the Department of Justice announced the filing of a complaint against the U.S. District Court of Maryland for implementing a “Standing Order” that automatic injunctions be issued for federal immigration enforcement actions. This order requires the …

Alleged Perpetrator of Terror Attack in Colorado Charged with Hate Crimes

An indictment was unsealed today in Denver charging Mohamed Sabry Soliman with 12 hate crime counts, including nine counts of violating 18 U.S.C. § 249 and three counts of violating 18 U.S.C. § 844(h), for using Molotov cocktails to attack members of the …