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The Rugby Greatest Rivalry finale between South Africa and New Zealand has sold out in Baltimore as World Rugby pushes cross‑Atlantic fixtures to showcase the sport’s growth in the United States. While unions weigh the economics, discussions around introducing Six Nations games stateside are intensifying, with Ireland backing expansion but others urging caution.
Conservative MP Patrick Spencer has been found not guilty of two counts of sexual assault after a trial at Southwark Crown Court concerning incidents at the Groucho Club in August 2023. The jury has cleared him; he has maintained innocence and described the proceedings as a test of character.
England’s captain has warned of a strong response if racist abuse recurs in the July tour match in Santiago del Estero. Players are consulting with teammates from diverse backgrounds, with plan B in place if abuse reoccurs, and the team has expressed support for Argentina’s efforts to prevent it.
England has claimed back-to-back Test wins, including a dramatic 31-24 victory over Argentina, but their discipline remains a worrying trend with multiple yellow cards across eight matches in 2026. The run follows a brutal summer schedule that contributed to travel fatigue and scrutiny over the team’s performance ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
England have claimed a 31-24 victory over Argentina in a dramatic Test, extending their July tour. Four players were sin-binned and yellow cards rose, highlighting discipline issues. Argentina were denied a late try by video review amid celebrations in England’s locker room.
The edited set of interviews and comments from Sue Gray and related sources show a culture of leaks and briefings in No 10 amid leadership changes. Gray says the atmosphere was unbearable and that actions from Keir Starmer’s team were insufficient to curb negative briefings.
Edinburgh Rugby has appointed former Ireland youth coach and ex-Dallas Jackals coach Tim Hodge to join Sean Everitt’s backroom team on a two-year deal, with the URC season set to begin on September 25. The club has also retained Stevie Lawrie and added Tim Sampson and Brad Davis to reshape the attack and defence units.
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