rugby union
Britishnoun
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The current England rugby union defence coach was inspired by his close friend and former team-mate Rob Burrow, who died in 2024 aged 41 after a five-year battle with MND.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
When rugby union went professional in 1995, he captained Edinburgh and after retiring became a familiar face on TV for his energetic and upbeat commentary and punditry.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
A former international rugby union star who tasted the highs for club and country has said he now loves spending his weekends running a burger stall on the family farm.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
After home success for England's football and rugby union sides – the Lionesses and Red Roses - in recent years, Knight says this tournament represents a chance to inspire a new generation of cricketers.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been stripped of his MBE, according to an official notice in The Gazette.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
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