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Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody, diagnosed with MND last September, is leading a seven-day, 500-mile cycling challenge with his 2003 World Cup-winning teammates to raise funds for motor neurone disease research. The ride ends at Twickenham's final match in June, channeling the same fighting spirit that once defined his playing career into finding a cure.
Archie McParland's dramatic try with just two minutes left sealed Northampton Saints' sixth straight victory and extended their lead at the top of the Premiership. The Saints came from behind to beat Saracens 21-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a thrilling finish.
Exeter Chiefs delivered a commanding performance at Newcastle, scoring six tries to claim a crucial victory that propels them into playoff contention. The Devon side's 38-14 triumph marks their second straight win and opens an eight-point gap over fifth place.
Former NRL standout Zac Lomax is starting over as a rugby union "novice" with his sights set on representing Australia at the 2027 home World Cup. Despite leaving the sport at his peak, the 26-year-old says he has zero regrets about testing himself in a completely new arena.
Top rugby league player Angus Crichton is leaving the NRL's Sydney Roosters to pursue his lifelong dream of playing rugby union for Australia's Wallabies. The Kangaroos star signed a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs, targeting the next Rugby World Cup.