35 h. ago Rugby player banned after shouting 'get your baps out' at female referee

Casey Johnson said he 'had no real explanation' for why he shouted the 'abhorrent' phrase at the match official

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4 d. ago Fuzzy hats and a ban on swearing: the New Zealand town that bonds over curling

Scottish goldminers first brought the sport to Central Otago and the traditions live on as farmers sweep stones and catch up on the iceOn a July evening in Alexandra, a small town in New Zealand’s South Island, the temperature is a chilly 3C. While most of the town is in quiet darkness, at Ice Inline Molyneux Park, the lights are on and the banter is abundant. It’s a social curling night, and the shouts of “sweeeep!” can be heard from the car park. Players from teams with names such as the “Plonkers”, “Too Dam Cold” and “Doome and Broom” gather on the outdoor ice rink, sweeping furiously as 11kg curling stones move across the ice.L-R: A collection of enamel badges from curling competitions and tournaments. Curling stones ready to be put away after a Thursday night social curling game in Alexandra. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Bookies reveal their Strictly Come Dancing favourite to win and the first one they predict will get the boot

So far, nine celebrities have confirmed their participation with trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein, Drag Race star La Voix and rugby player Chris Robshaw becoming the latest.

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5 d. ago Bookies reveal their Strictly Come Dancing favourite to win and and first one they predict will get the boot

So far, nine celebrities have confirmed their participation with trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein, Drag Race star La Voix and rugby player Chris Robshaw becoming the latest.

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6 d. ago Trailblazing Down syndrome model Ellie Goldstein, Drag Race star La Voix and rugby player Chris Robshaw are announced as the latest contestants for Strictly Come Dancing

The three celebrities confirmed their participation in an announcement shared on Wednesday's edition of The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.

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6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing confirms rugby player Chris Robshaw as eighth star in 2025 line

Strictly Come Dancing has revealed the eighth contestant to be taking to the BBC One dancefloor has been revealed, with ex England rugby player Chris Robshaw being revealed

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1 week ago Kenny Logan shares how he overcame erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer treatment

Former Scottish rugby union player was diagnosed with cancer in 2022

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1 week ago Today's rugby news as Tandy sets Wales player target and WRU reveal Rees

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

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last month Today's rugby news as Lions call up another player over night and England match halted

These are your rugby morning headlines for Sunday, July 20.

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