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Rugby Union is a contact sport that originated in England in the 19th century. It is played by two teams of 15 players. The aim of the game is to use the ball to score the most points.

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Daily Star legend reveals scandalous side of veterans' rugby in hilarious new book
Rugby union
Debut author Paul Mosley was inspired by his time at Dorking RFC to write the cheeky short stories in The Derelicts The Heart and Art of Veterans Rugby
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International sports star and physio arrested after dad, 34, 'beaten to death'
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An international sports star has been arrested alongside his brother, who works as a physio, after a dad of four was allegedly "beaten to death" outside a nightclub
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Seven athletes caught using bizarre techniques to cheat after 'fake boobs' row
Gold Star
If you're trying to win a tournament, you should probably do it honestly. But if you must cheat, we'd rather you went for the weirdest technique possible...
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Alan Shearer beams with pride as jaw-dropping daughter marries England star
Rugby union
Alan Shearer's daughter Hollie has married an England star in a lavish ceremony, with the former Newcastle United striker beaming with pride
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Rugby star aged 26 dies after training session as devastated statement released
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A rugby union star has died of suspected heatstroke at the age of 26, with his club confirming the devastating news
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England icon tragically dies as tributes pour in for wonderful man who 'did so much'
Rugby union
An England icon has sadly died with tributes pouring in from across his sport paying tribute to the "wonderful man" who "did so much"
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Antibiotics helped save Matt Dawson's sons life after meningitis battle
Rugby union
Teaming up with the Fleming Initiative, with funding and support from GSK, Dawson is hoping to raise awareness of the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.
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Rugby star Kevin Sinfield to be knighted in Birthday Honours for MND fundraising heroics
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Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield is expected to be knighted in the King's Birthday Honours after raising more than 11million for motor neurone disease (MND) charities in memory of his late friend and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow.
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Meet the rugby star who stopped playing for four years - but is now up for a global award
Rugby union
Fin Lloyd-Gilmour was sidelined by a knee injury but is now nominated for a World Rugby award
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Saracens rugby star in Ben Stokes nightclub 'brawl' named as future 'hangs by thread'
Ben Stokes
The Saracens rugby star who was involved in an alleged nightclub brawl which saw England cricket captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson caught up has been named
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Inside Ben Stokes' nightclub clash from player 'punch' to security guard 'stitches'
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England Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are facing an internal ECB investigation after the pair allegedly breached the team's strict midnight curfew
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International sports star's dad faced 'extreme' health fight 'he didn't know I existed'
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A Wales international has opened up on being inspired by his father's battle with a rare neurological condition that was initially misdiagnosed as flu as he raises awareness of the illness.
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'Look at Ilona Maher' - Scotland rugby ace hails USA icon as women's game continues to soar
Rugby union
Rhona Lloyd, who has racked up over 60 caps for her country, has witnessed the sport go from strength to strength first-hand since her debut back in 2016
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I would be the hype girl Former Red Roses ace puts hand up for unique new role on Lions Womens Tour
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Brown was speaking at Medway RFC to help launch Royal Londons annual Championing Women and Girls Rugby Award
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Scottish rugby's 'golden generation' told they must finally end 27-year trophy wait
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Scotland have not won a major trophy since the Six Nations was still the Five Nations, back in 1999, but Gregor Townsend's side have a great chance of ending their 27-year drought this summer
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Ex-England captain Mike MJK Smith dies as moment of silence held for last dual international
Cricket
Former England cricket captain dies as moment of silence held before start of match and tributes paid to star who also gained rugby union cap for his country
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Rugby icon dies at 61 on late wife's birthday family's emotional statement in full
Rugby union
Scottish rugby union great Scott Hastings has passed away
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Rugby legend dies aged 61 on late wife's birthday after cancer battle
Rugby union
Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61 after battling incurable non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, passing away on what would have been his late wife Jenny's birthday.
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Daily Star says: Birmingham deserves better than 'rubbish' year-long dispute over bins
UK News
Birmingham's bin strike has gone on for way too long and been a blight upon the UK's second city. Even though efforts to stop it now appear close to success - it remains a dark chapter in Brum history
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Lewis Moody says motor neurone disease allows him to focus on lifes 'important things'
Rugby union
EXCLUSIVE: England rugby World Cup winner and former national team captain says he now has 'certainty' to 'prioritise clearly what really matters from here'
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Lewis Moody says 'inspiration' Kevin Sinfield proves humans 'can do remarkable things'
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EXCLUSIVE: The 2003 England Rugby World Cup winner said Kevin was a 'remarkable human' and one of the first he contacted when he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease
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Lewis Moody has 'hope he can beat motor neurone disease
Rugby union
World Cup winner embarks on trial of new treatment and says his competitive spirit could help him combat a condition which claimed the lives of fellow rugby stars Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow
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PE teacher resigns after 'showing pupils her underwear' on school rugby trip
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A former PE teacher who resigned amid an internal investigation has been called before a disciplinary hearing over allegations including that she showed students her underwear and allowed pupils into her hotel room.
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Rugby legend Lewis Moody to join 500-mile bike ride while battling motor neurone disease
Rugby union
EXCLUSIVE: England rugby union hero Lewis Moody broke down as he spoke about bringing forward a gruelling cycling marathon so he will still be physically able to 'get through it'
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