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'It’s play-off rugby now' - Munster must get the job done in make-or-break Cork clash

Nothing enhances performances better than a positive mindset and Munster’s return to winning ways last weekend has flipped their task at home to fellow URC play-off contenders Benetton in Cork on Friday night on its head.Not that the challenge posed by the …

NSA Director General commends Rugby League Federation Ghana ...

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG), led by its President, Madam Juliana Storey, paid a courtesy call on the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, at his office in Accra. The visit …

RFU unveils plans for radical revamp of second tier of English rugby

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How will England Rugby's new-look Championship work?

The rebranded 'Champ Rugby' will feature the retuning Worcester Warriors, competing in their first season back in RFU competition.  The league offers more jeopardy and aspiration, with the scope for both promotion to the Premiership and relegation …

What time and TV channel is Edinburgh v Ulster Rugby on in the URC tonight?

Ulster's season fizzled out badly with last week's loss to Munster and the mission tonight is to avoid a fourth URC defeat in a row to finish off a forgettable campaign. The province heads to Edinburgh with no chance of making the URC play-offs and …

Fit for rugby and finance

Andrew Tarbuck has one of those faces that make it difficult to pin down an age. He isn't much older than his early thirties, but he could pass for a younger graduate student at Newcastle University in Britain, or the Chester College of Law, his alma …

Reds hunt rare feat in top-four Super Rugby battle

"Fraser was easily the best player in Super Rugby the opening couple of weeks and then unfortunately hurt his shoulder so I think what we saw on the weekend from Fraser was he's well and truly back to himself," McDermott said.

Rugby convert pushes case for 'try of the decade'

The Cowley Old Boys who played top level in both codes of rugby

The team picture has been taken before a game against Cowley School in March 1978. There are three players in the photograph who later that year turned professional with rugby league teams Widnes and Barrow. One of them became a Lance Todd Trophy winner …

Flash the Falcon cameos at well-attended Tynedale Rugby Club festival

Teams from Newcastle, Northumberland, Cumbria, Durham, Yorkshire, and Scotland gathered at Tynedale’s Corbridge grounds for a schedule of matches. The event was made possible through the work of volunteers and the support of sponsors including Anton …

France captain Antoine Dupont has given the thumbs up to rugby in the United States by buying into Rugby Football Club ...

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NZ Secondary Schools team restored as top Under-18 rugby side

The NZSS side has agreed to amend their eligibility criteria to enable selection for anyone still at a school but unable to play for it due to the absence of a First XV programme. Both the schools and NZR have also agreed that they will continue to discuss …

Wallaroos set to face rugby's biggest star

There are not many times when, in Australia, the Australian national team might not be the biggest drawcard on show. And yet this weekend, as the Wallaroos welcome the USA to Canberra for their Pacific Four clash, there will likely be a significant number …

Cornish Pirates to compete in rebranded Champ Rugby from next season

Worcester Warriors, who recently gained a place after a rigorous selection process, and Richmond, the 2024/25 winners of National League One, will join the existing 12 clubs that currently form the Championship.

NSW Blues’ historic State of Origin series win turns the tide for women’s rugby league | Angus Fontaine

When the tide turns for NSW it seems to happen in torrential rain. Forty years ago, when the Blues men’s side finally beat the Maroons to clinch a first State of Origin shield, the image enshrined in history was NSW captain Steve Mortimer sinking to his …

Carlisle international rugby star weighs up next move after being released

The Scotland International and British & Irish Lions centre is leaving Kingsholm after not being offered a new deal. It sees former Carlisle Rugby Club man Harris, 34, end a six-year spell with Gloucester. He is among 19 players leaving the club at …

'Exciting' west Cumbrian rugby union star's big move is confirmed

West Cumbrian rugby union star Jamie Blamire has been hailed as an "exciting talent" ahead of a big summer move. It has been confirmed that the 27-year-old hooker from Seaton will join Leicester Tigers from Newcastle Falcons for the 2025/26 …

USA Women's Rugby 2025 Schedule. Full List Of Fixtures

USA Women's Rugby will continue embarking on their Women's Rugby World Cup matches through July, as they meet the Wallaroos, Black Ferns and Fiji Women's rugby in upcoming clashes.  Despite dropping their first warm-up to Canada, there were …

FEMA and the State of Arkansas Are Assisting Arkansans Where They Are

LITTLE ROCK– In coordination with the state of Arkansas, FEMA Individual Assistance teams will offer face-to-face help for residents of the nine Arkansas counties affected by the March 14-15 severe storms and tornadoes. Homeowners and renters in Greene, …

Leander Texas Roofing Inspector and Leander Savanna Ranch Resident Recaps May 2025 Hail Storm Damage

Leander, Texas, Roofing Inspector and Leander Savanna Ranch Resident Recaps May 2025 Leander Tx Hail Storm Damage. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Central Texas Devastated by Massive Hailstorm; Local Roofing Expert …

Dayspring Restoration Launches New Website

Montana’s premier disaster restoration company delivers a better user experience and more comprehensive information to customers with their new website. BOZEMAN, MT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dayspring Restoration is …

Survivors Living in FEMA Direct Housing Urged to Prepare for Storm Season

With Hurricane season right around the corner the safety and well-being of occupants living in FEMA temporary housing units is an important concern of the agency. Below are tips for preparing for Hurricane season. If severe weather is predicted, stay alert …

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the March 14-15 Severe Storms and Tornadoes Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in nine counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 14-15. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Brownlow Utility District to Receive $1 Million to Repair Crackers Neck Road Waterline

FEMA has approved more than $1 million to repair the waterline that runs along Crackers Neck Road and serves the community near Vaught Creek, which was damaged after Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September.  FEMA’s Public …

9 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Lincoln County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Lincoln County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Muhlenberg County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Muhlenberg County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Warren County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Warren County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

More Than Half of Energy Leaders Say Their Weather Forecasts Are Not Accurate Enough

Meteomatics’ New Report Reveals Energy Leaders’ Concerns as They Navigate Weather’s Increasing Impact on Operations MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company …

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Greer Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Arizona in combating the Greer Fire burning in Apache County.  On May 14, the state of Arizona submitted a …

Kentucky Homeowners With Privately-Owned Road and Bridge Damage May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by the April severe storms, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. FEMA Assistance FEMA may provide …

Chippewa County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO — Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Chippewa County. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local …

Cass County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO — Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Cass County. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood …

Kentuckians in 24 More Counties Now Eligible To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Severe Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. –Twenty-four additional counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for Kentucky’s severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides and flooding that began …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local …

Gilayo Offers Scalable, Rapid Housing Solutions for Homeless Encampments in California and Beyond

Innovative Modular Steel Structures Provide Immediate Relief and Long-Term Solutions for the Homeless Crisis AUBURN, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California takes bold steps to address its homeless crisis, with …

Hurricane Preparedness in Louisiana: Key Measures Homeowners Can Take Before the Storm

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As hurricane season approaches, property owners across Louisiana are urged to begin preparations early to reduce potential damage and improve recovery outcomes. The Gulf Coast region …

NxGenComm Demonstrates Advanced 5G Network Relay Capabilities at Project Convergence Capstone 2025

Advanced 5G Relay Demonstrated MORRISVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NxGenComm (NXG) today announced the successful demonstration of its enhanced M5NS Joint Communications Platform at Project Convergence Capstone …