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The extraordinary Ed Jackson, a quadriplegic ex-rugby player who scaled Mount Everest at home
Ed Jackson, a quadriplegic former rugby player, needed another challenge to conquer, so he attempted to climb Mount Everest ... on his stairs.
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South African sports teams allowed to resume non-contact training
With South Africa moving to Level 3 of the nationwide State of Disaster lockdown on June 1, professional sports teams have been given the green light to resume non-contact training.
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Rugby training safer than visiting supermarket - Exeter Chiefs boss
Resuming training is safer than visiting a supermarket and some Premiership players and coaches are "finding all the reasons" to avoid returning to play amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter.
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Major League Rugby names new LA franchise
Major League Rugby will welcome a new franchise from 2021 with the LA Giltinis confirmed as one of two expansion teams for next season.
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World Rugby approves law trials to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission
World Rugby's Executive Committee has approved 10 optional law trials for member nations to implement to minimise the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus through player contact, the global governing body said on Thursday.
Rugby
World Rugby rubbishes Test tournament proposal
World Rugby has rejected a proposal for an unofficial World Cup event next year aimed at boosting the game's finances after the coronavirus stoppage.
Rugby
Erasmus donates 'lucky shirt' to raise COVID-19 funds
Erasmus, who guided the Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory in Japan, is donating the shirt and a talk to pay for food parcels and soup kitchens.
Rugby
England's Kruis to play in Japan next season
England lock George Kruis and Welsh centre Hadleigh Parkes will play in Japan for the Panasonic Wild Knights next season, the Top League club said on Monday.
Rugby
Pichot blames 'betrayal' on WR election defeat
Agustin Pichot has accused Rugby Africa president Khaled Babbou of "betrayal" for his defeat in the World Rugby election.
Rugby
SANZAAR, Six Nations in talks over global rugby calendar
Southern hemsiphere rugby body SANZAAR and the Six Nations have entered a consultation process aimed at creating an aligned global rugby calendar.
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One year after his son died playing rugby, a father's fight goes on
Nicolas Chauvin's death altered the laws of rugby, but father Philippe cannot rest. "The final thing at my door today is that Nicolas did not die for nothing."
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Love, rugby and a sport's crucial battle with concussion
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, Tom Hamilton assesses how far the game has come and how far it still has to go in its understanding of the most prevalent -- and damaging -- injury in rugby.
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