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Kevin Sinfield knighted as Helen Mirren and Lionesses are celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours

‘Emmerdale’ actor Lisa Riley, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, DJ Judge Jules, TV presenter Aneeka Rice and author Julia Donaldson have also been recognised in the list

The Independent UK

King's Birthday Honours 2026: Full list of people to receive Knighthood, MBE, OBE CBE or other title

The full list of everyone who has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honour’s 2026

Evening Standard

King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Kevin Sinfield, Helen Mirren and Lionesses among famous names recognised

Six members of the England Women’s football team honoured

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Kevin Sinfield, Helen Mirren and Lionesses lead King’s Birthday Honours

Sir Kevin Sinfield said he was ‘deeply grateful’ to be knighted as Dame Helen Mirren and six of England’s Euros-winning Lionesses were also honoured.

Evening Standard

Looking for some ambitious, ball-in-hand rugby? Super Rugby Aupiki is back

Can anyone beat the Blues women this year? A Black Ferns-loaded squad looks formidable again but Chiefs Manawa and the south's Matatū have high ambitions

Newsroom.co.nz

Rugby president who told 'rape joke' at club dinner punished by Scottish Rugby

AN Alloa rugby president, who told a "rape joke" at a sports dinner, has been sanctioned by Scottish Rugby - and has been banned from…

The National (Scotland)

Peroxide mop, statement specs, tweed suits and quirky Crocs: David Hockney’s genius for fashion

With his trademark glasses, his bleached hair and a thrillingly haphazard approach to colour, the artist’s signature style evolved and captivated decade after decade

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Chiefs rout Crusaders to reach fourth straight decider

The Chiefs thumped the reigning champion Crusaders to reach the Super Rugby Pacific final, having suffered heartbreak as runners-up the last three years.

AAP

Major disruption on UK rail network after lorry smashes into Warwickshire bridge; driver arrested

Passengers on the West Coast Main Line faced widespread delays and cancellations after a railway bridge in Warwickshire partially collapsed when it was struck by a lorry. Services have resumed, but disruption is expected to continue as repair work progresses.

The Times of India

Railway bridge collapses after lorry crash causing major travel disruption

Disruption is expected until midday on Friday with passengers encouraged to check their routes

The Independent UK

'Most significant chapter': Brumbies bracing for a changing of the guard

The Brumbies squad will get a shake up for next year.

The Canberra Times

'Freak' and French muscle bolster Junior Wallabies

Tom Robinson will lead a Junior Wallabies team that will for the first time include overseas talent in two hulking French-based props, and a local freak.

AAP

Family, club make desperate plea after tackle causes horrific injuries

A rugby player suffered a major injury in a fourth grade game.

The Canberra Times

Tom Willis named Prem player of the season as Saracens do double at Rugby Awards

Noah Caluori is the breakthrough player of the season, while Phil Dowson has been rewarded for topping the table with Northampton Saints

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'Loving husband, proud poppy': tributes for first CTE diagnosis in our region

What unfolded after a former Canberra rugby league player got diagnosed.

AAP

'We still get it wrong': why Bennett hates the Bunker

Rugby league's longest-serving and most successful coach believes the NRL Bunker gets too little right and too much wrong for players and fans to put up with.

AAP

Forgotten Wallabies skipper lands Welsh club deal

Former Wallabies captain Liam Wright will play for Welsh club Ospreys, keen to reinvigorate his career after injuries derailed his stint with the Reds.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes pondering England captaincy future as nightclub incident fallout rumbles on

Former England captain David Gower feared Stokes’ reign was already all but done

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RFU council member steps down over comments about Maggie Alphonsi

Matt Smith had questioned the rugby knowledge of the World Cup winner

The National (Scotland)

Rugby club president given 12-month ban over after-dinner speech

Scottish Rugby has handed a 12-month ban to Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart after an independent disciplinary panel upheld a misconduct complaint

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes’ reign as England captain probably already in the past – David Gower

Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson breached team protocols by ignoring a recently-imposed midnight curfew.

The Guardian - UK

Inside Huddersfield’s Super League survival plan: ‘We have to grasp this opportunity’

The town where rugby league began may find itself without a top division team unless plans for a new stadium come to fruition by 2030

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje left out of England training squad ahead of summer tour

Steve Borthwick said last month that England were having an ‘ongoing conversation’ about Itoje’s participation this summer

The Guardian - UK

Rugby mourns Spurrell and Slattery, two titans who exemplified the game’s spirit

If you want to understand warrior mentality, look no further than these unflinching icons of the 1970s and 80s

The Economic Times

Former NRL star Kane Evans feels ‘peace within’ after coming out as gay, sparks widespread support across Rugby League

Former NRL player Kane Evans has bravely come out as gay, sharing his decades-long struggle with his identity. His emotional revelation on national television has sparked widespread support, with many believing his courage will inspire others in similar situations. Evans' openness marks a significant moment, offering hope and peace to…

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