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Ilona Maher backs rebel rugby leagues but won't 'downgrade worth'
United States rugby star Ilona Maher has said rebel rugby leagues can be a positive for the game but warned organisers they need to pay female players what they are worth.
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Ilona Maher: Pay players what they're worth
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WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP
Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Q&A: Why England are favourites; players to watch
ESPN's writers weigh in on the big questions ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup, where 16 teams will battle it out with the hope of lifting the title.
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Can England capture elusive World Cup crown?
With the Women's Rugby World Cup around the corner, the spotlight will be on hosts England as they look to win the tournament for the first time since 2014.
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WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP
Your guide to the Women's Rugby World Cup
With the Women's Rugby World Cup around the corner, here is every country's full squad and fixture list, including England, Australia and New Zealand.
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FARRELL ENDORSED TO RETURN AS LIONS COACH
Andy Farrell's case to return as British and Irish Lions coach
Andy Farrell's credentials to remain British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2029 tour to New Zealand have been endorsed by chief executive Ben Calveley.
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LIONS WIN SERIES
Australia vs. British and Irish Lions: Who makes ESPN's Team of the Series?
And just like that, the British and Irish Lions have left Australia with a 2-1 series win safely in their pocket. With the action all run and won, who makes our Team of the Series?
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Lions snatch series win with magic MCG moment
That was an incredible game of Test match rugby, finished with a dagger blow to the hearts of Australian rugby by Irishman Hugo Keenan.
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Recapping the late chaos that saw the Lions win at the MCG
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British and Irish Lions player ratings after series-clinching win
The British & Irish Lions came back from an 18-point deficit to beat Australia 29-26 in front a mammoth crowd in Melbourne on Saturday.
RED ROSES NAME WORLD CUP SQUAD
Women's Rugby World Cup: England name experienced 32-player squad
Red Roses coach John Mitchell has named his 32-player squad for this year's Women's Ruby World Cup, which will be held in England.
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British and Irish Lions player ratings: Back row shines in Brisbane
The British and Irish Lions got the job done in Brisbane with a 27-19 win over Australia in the first Test, so who stood out at Suncorp?
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Farrell: We know what Australia will bring next weekend
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RUGBY
'The best in the world': Lions earn high praise but ex-All Blacks coach hasn't ruled Wallabies out
The Lions had a walkover win over the AUNZ XV in Adelaide, but ex All Blacks coach Ian Foster believes "they've got a lot of work to do".
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- 'Wasting my talent' - Louis Rees-Zammit opens up on NFL move
- New-look Springboks led by Kriel for second Aus Test
- Ilona Maher backs rebel rugby leagues but won't 'downgrade worth'
- 'No fear': Wallabies ready for Boks' backlash
- Wallabies may retain Skelton amid more injuries
- JOC in but Wallabies again suffer training mishap
- Rees-Zammit joins Bristol in return to rugby
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British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
