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‘Simply inspirational’ sporting hero dies aged 50 after lengthy cancer battle

Tributes have poured in as rugby union mourns one of its greats, three years after his initial diagnosis.

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Tom Smith (middle) helped the Lions to a famous win over South Africa.

Rugby legend John Eales reveals surprise Winter Olympics role

The World Cup-winning skipper didn’t put on a pair of skies until he was 40 – but that hasn’t stopped him from lending a helping hand.

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John Eales is helping an Aussie Winter Olympian for the Beijing Games.

‘Such sad news’: Tributes flow after ‘legendary’ rugby great dies aged 36

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Taniela Moa played for Tonga at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Australia set to host 2027 Rugby World Cup

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Clem Halaholo and Reece Hodge helped push what looks to be a successful Australian World Cup bid.

‘So much sadness’: Legend’s sudden death at 48 rocks world rugby

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Former France and Stade Francais player Christophe Dominici has died aged 48.

Rugby set to ban transgender athletes after key research finding

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World Rugby has revealed why it’s moving to become the first international sports federation to ban transgender women.