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Notre Dame College Rugby Moving to Walsh University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Walsh University will be the new home of Notre Dame College men’s and women’s Rugby teams the university announced. “I I cannot express enough how happy we are to find a home at Walsh University as a Rugby program,” said Notre Dame College Director of Rugby Operations Jason Fox. We hope to make Walsh proud.”

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Inquest finds ‘gross’ failings in care of UK student who died after rugby injury

The Guardian Higher Education

Maddy Lawrence waited more than five hours in agony on pitch for ambulance and then developed sepsis in hospital in Bristol There were “gross” failings in the care of a student who died after after suffering a dislocated hip in a rugby accident and developing sepsis in hospital, a coroner has said.

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‘He found a lump’: how school tragedy drove UK scientist’s mission to fight blood cancers

The Guardian Higher Education

He played rugby there and became good friends with a team-mate. “He Professor tells of his teenage grief and how it drove a new approach to research at York University Ian Hitchcock’s first encounter with cancer was as a schoolboy in Bedford. He was a lovely guy. Smart, pleasant and a talented sports person.

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Popular and Unique International Sports You Won’t Want to Miss

AIFS Abroad

Australian football looks a little like rugby, but it’s not quite the same. Hurling – Ireland Although it looks like a combination of rugby, field hockey and soccer, hurling is a Gaelic sport that has been played for thousands of years in Ireland. It appears to be a violent mix of soccer, rugby and MMA.

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Top Cities in Australia to Study or Intern Abroad

AIFS Abroad

That’s the name of their rugby team, and Sydneysiders are very proud of them. Even if you’re not into rugby, or sports in general , it’s a can’t-miss experience that will instantly connect you with the city. From the Coogee Walk to the Blue Mountains, Sydney is a hiker’s paradise.

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NEW! Spring Semester 2023: Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

AIFS Abroad

Whether you want to play competitively or socially, you can get involved in a range of activities like swimming, tennis, golf, hockey, soccer, rugby union, rowing, scuba diving, skiing and more. The University of Sydney also offers students access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities. Worried about making friends abroad ?

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9 Reasons to Study Abroad in London

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Other sports like rugby, tennis, golf and cricket are also very popular throughout England. Football (aka American soccer) is the most popular spectator sport in the city. Catch an exhilarating football match at Wembley, the national football stadium.