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George North announces shock retirement from international rugby: The Wales centre will end his Test career after Saturday's match against Italy
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George North announces shock retirement from international rugby
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Wales' new best centre identified and TMO investigation to be launched : These are your morning headlines on Monday, March 25.
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Wales' new best centre identified and TMO investigation to be launched
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GRAPHIC WARNING Lachie Ilias has suffered a horror leg injury off an attempted chargedown from the last play of the Rabbitohs' reserves match - that saw a ... Show more   www.theroar.com.au/2024/04/06/nrl-news-surprise-twist-in-hunts-dragons-deal-saga-klemmer-sorry-for-up-yours-to-eels/
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A legendary Wales and Lions rugby star has sadly died 💔: tinyurl.com/24hm5uvz
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Munster move to fourth as they scrap past a tough Cardiff challenge: Munster had been forced into a late change to their matchday squad when RG Snyman was ...
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Munster move to fourth as they scrap past a tough Cardiff challenge
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Wales and Ireland to play each other in red and green for final time amid ban: Wales v Ireland fixtures will look a bit different going forward
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Hit-and-run leaves former Wales rugby star Non Evans unable to work and living on soup
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Hit-and-run leaves former Wales rugby star Non Evans unable to work and ...
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This is Anastasia. She was too ashamed to leave the house after losing all of her hair during cancer treatment. "Losing my hair was very challenging ...  www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/i-ashamed-leave-house-after-28818421
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Why Wales and Ireland will wear red and green for the final time when they play in the Six Nations
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Why Wales and Ireland will wear red and green for the final time when they ...
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'I thought Wales rugby star was my friend, now I am owed thousands': Ex-Wales international Rhys Gill and his business partner Ross Johnston have been criticised ...
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'I thought Wales rugby star was my friend, now I am owed thousands'
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Call to ban rugby for under-18s because it harms the brain: Researchers argue children should no longer participate in sports such as rugby ...
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Call to ban rugby for under-18s because it harms the brain
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Wales refuse to change red shirts for colour blind fans against Ireland: Colour-blindness campaigners have criticised the Welsh Rugby Union over their refusal to ...
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Wales refuse to change red shirts for colour blind fans against Ireland
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Wales and Lions legend JPR Williams dies aged 74: Legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams dies at the age of 74.
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Wales and Lions legend JPR Williams dies aged 74
Quick Glance: Wales Rugby Icon JPR Williams Passes Away at 74
  • JPR Williams played a significant role in Wales' 1970s success and was part of the victorious Lions tours to New Zealand and South Africa.

  • Bridgend Ravens express deep sorrow over the passing of JPR Williams, a highly decorated player and a global rugby icon associated with the club.

  • Rugby star and surgeon JPR Williams, born in 1949 in Bridgend, South Wales, was the son of two GPs.

  • His decision to pursue a career in medicine led JPR to choose rugby over tennis, as the sport allowed him to learn and train simultaneously in the amateur era.
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Six Nations announce major kit changes to impact Ireland and Wales: The changes will be made to make matches easier to watch for colour blind viewers
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Six Nations announce major kit changes to impact Ireland and Wales
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Newport Olympian walking Coast Path in support of cancer pathway: A Newport Olympian has signed up for a special Coastal Path walk to raise money for the cancer ...
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Newport Olympian walking Coast Path in support of cancer pathway
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Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow to miss out on knighthoods in New Year's Honours: The New Year's Honours list will be announced soon
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Alun Wyn Jones has heart surgery and says Gatland visit ended Wales career: Jones has been diagnosed with a heart condition and is now speaking out about the end ...
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Alun Wyn Jones has heart surgery and says Gatland visit ended Wales career
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Alun Wyn Jones: Former Wales rugby captain calls for more screenings for players after heart issue diagnosed
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Alun Wyn Jones: Former Wales rugby captain calls for more screenings for ...
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Andrew Coombs reveals pain of 'heartbreaking' dementia diagnosis : Andrew Coombs revealed he was diagnosed with dementia and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy ...
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Andrew Coombs reveals pain of 'heartbreaking' dementia diagnosis
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Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action - lawyer: 'About half a dozen' New Zealanders, including ex-All Blacks, are among those taking legal action ...
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Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action - lawyer
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Hanrahan kicks Connacht to victory as double injury blow compounds Munster woe: Connacht claimed a URC New Year’s Day derby win to end a five-match losing run
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Hanrahan kicks Connacht to victory as double injury blow compounds Munster ...
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Wales rugby international undergoes experimental treatment to change his life: Alix Popham says the treatment has been a game-changer
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Wales rugby international undergoes experimental treatment to change his ...
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Man brutally attacks his neighbour after he gave evidence against him: Paul Devney, 68, knocked Edwards Robinson unconscious leaving him with a fractured skull ...
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Man brutally attacks his neighbour after he gave evidence against him
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Wales star's devastating news after Six Nations game on 'worst day of his life': The Wales star lost his father to cancer last April and admits he's been ...
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Wales star's devastating news after Six Nations game on 'worst day of his ...
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Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers, Glasgow study finds
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Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers ...
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One dead and 12 in hospital after outbreak in Wales' Rugby World Cup host city : An Ireland rugby supporter is in intensive care amid a warning for people to ...
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One dead and 12 in hospital after outbreak in Wales' Rugby World Cup host ...
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The 15 players who have missed out on Wales' Rugby World Cup squad: Warren Gatland has announced his squad with some players being left disappointed
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The 15 players who have missed out on Wales' Rugby World Cup squad
Quick Glance: 15 Players Excluded from Wales' Rugby World Cup Squad
  • Warren Gatland reveals his final Rugby World Cup squad.

  • Notable exclusions include Alex Cuthbert and Taine Plumtree.

  • The complete list of excluded players can be found here.

  • Get your excellent 48-page guide to the Rugby World Cup.
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This is Craig Maxwell and he's the chief commercial officer of the Six Nations. He's just 41, but has been told he has between 10-18 months to live after a ... Show more   bit.ly/3Q7T8kR
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Famous Welsh rugby club sold for £1 amid plea for town to step up: The club were facing winding-up orders four years ago but are back in the Premiership this ...
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Famous Welsh rugby club sold for £1 amid plea for town to step up
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Cancer Crusaders holding 'swishing' event at Newport Saracens RC: A FUNDRAISING group dedicated to supporting Cancer Research UK is hosting a 'swishing' event at ...
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Cancer Crusaders holding 'swishing' event at Newport Saracens RC
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Gareth Thomas' former partner emotional on ITV about impact of HIV: 'All I ever wanted was justice and closure,' Ian Baum told Susanna Reid and Richard ...
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Gareth Thomas' former partner emotional on ITV about impact of HIV
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Taulupe Faletau and wife Charlotte announce third baby on way with sweet video: The couple, who married in 2019, already have two children together
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Taulupe Faletau and wife Charlotte announce third baby on way with sweet ...
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The road to joy: why the best in the Six Nations are putting fun above fear: The world’s top rugby union teams at the moment are those who can strike the right ...
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The road to joy: why the best in the Six Nations are putting fun above ...
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Wales rugby strikes: Professional Rugby Board sorry for ‘stress’: PROFESSIONAL Rugby Board chair Malcom Wall has apologised unreservedly to Welsh players for the ...
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Wales rugby strikes: Professional Rugby Board sorry for ‘stress’
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The family of Doddie Weir are determined to find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease for the thousands of people still living with the deadly condition ... Show more   https://i.stv.tv/3jV3SoS

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Former Newport County star Jason Bowen battling motor neurone disease: FORMER Newport County AFC star Jason Bowen has been living with motor neurone disease ...
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Former Newport County star Jason Bowen battling motor neurone disease
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Pontypool RFC's Ethan Davies donor and undergoes transplant: PONTYPOOL RFC full back Ethan Davies has undergone a stem cell transplant to combat a rare form of ...
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Pontypool RFC's Ethan Davies donor and undergoes transplant
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Doddie Weir passes away aged 52 after motor neurone disease battle: The family of Doddie Weir announced the sad news on Saturday evening
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Doddie Weir passes away aged 52 after motor neurone disease battle
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Dozens of amateur rugby players send brain injury letter of claim to rugby authorities
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Dozens of amateur rugby players send brain injury letter of claim to rugby ...
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Pontypool RFC come together for teammate with rare blood cancer: Pontypool RFC have come together for a teammate who has been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer.
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Pontypool RFC come together for teammate with rare blood cancer
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Research shows MND risk among former rugby players: A new study looking at the impact of concussion on a group of former Scottish international rugby players has ...
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Research shows MND risk among former rugby players
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Wales rugby international Ian Stephens fights to save only daughter's life: 'Like a lion' is how the former front-row star describes his daughter
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Wales rugby international Ian Stephens fights to save only daughter's life
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Crosskeys RFC's DKMS donor drive for Ethan Davies at Pontypool match: RUGBY fans are being urged to come together to be donors after the cancer diagnosis of a ...
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Crosskeys RFC's DKMS donor drive for Ethan Davies at Pontypool match
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Former Wales rugby captain Ryan Jones diagnosed with dementia at 41: Jones has opened up on his condition in an emotional newspaper interview
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Former Wales rugby captain Ryan Jones diagnosed with dementia at 41
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‘My world is falling apart’: Former Lion Ryan Jones reveals dementia diagnosis aged 41
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‘My world is falling apart’: Former Lion Ryan Jones reveals dementia ...
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Ryan Jones suing WRU and World Rugby after devastating dementia diagnosis: The former Wales skipper is suffering from early onset dementia at the age of 41
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Ryan Jones suing WRU and World Rugby after devastating dementia diagnosis
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Andy Powell in row with Anscombe's wife as he apologises for private messages: Powell's public comments in the wake of Ryan Jones' awful dementia ...
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Andy Powell in row with Anscombe's wife as he apologises for private ...
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Latest challenge in memory of popular Hartlepool firefighter raises over £2,500: Colleagues of a Hartlepool firefighter who sadly died after a 12-month battle ...
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Latest challenge in memory of popular Hartlepool firefighter raises over ...
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Doddie Weir: ‘The government has not given motor neurone disease the money it promised’
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Doddie Weir: ‘The government has not given motor neurone disease the money ...