Jordan Mailata grew up playing rugby league and had reached the South Sydney Rabbitohs' Under-20s, but there were continued concerns over his conditioning.That's when he received surely the best advice he's ever had: "Why dont you play a sport that appreciates your size?" At 6ft 8in and 365lb (166kg), that sport was American football."His agility and speed for a person…

Ahead of the Red Roses looking to defend their WXV1 title in Canada this autumn, John Mitchell's side have two warm-up games, with the first against France at Kingsholm on 7 September, before taking on New Zealand on 14 September in the first test match at the newly named 'Allianz Stadium'.It remains unclear what position Scarratt will play if selected…

Trailfinders Women's director of rugby Giselle Mather has left the club by mutual consent after a "difference in philosophy".The former England international and World Cup winner played a key part in the club securing a place in Premiership Women's Rugby for last season and building a new squad after taking on the role in July 2022.Trailfinders finished sixth in their…

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