With so many players and clubs doing media each day, it can be hard to keep on top of a lot of the stories coming out.
Rugby is filled with them across all levels of the game and whilst most are covered through some form of media, there are others that might have slipped off the radar as the final rounds of Super Rugby Pacific dominate discussions.
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Wallabies coach Eddie Jones will get a closer lock at his International stars Quade Cooper and Samu Kerevi after selecting them for a Barbarians invitation team against a World XV at Twickenham.
The Japanese-based star duo, on the road back after long-term injuries, will be up against fellow Australian Marika Koroibete in the star-studded fixture on May 28.
"I am very much looking forward to returning to Twickenham stadium - a venue I have so many fond memories of - as head coach of the Barbarians, and I'm more motivated than ever to put on a show," said Jones, whose side will also include Welsh Test stars Alun Wyn Jones, Rhys Webb and Taulupe Faletau.
He will go up against a stacked World XV that includes Koroibete, former Wallaby Israel Folau as well as backline trio Charles Piutau, Ngani Laumape and Semi Radradra.
In the modern game, there has never been a time when stats have been richer and more available to clubs, coaches and fans.
As data continued to develop, take a look at some of the more interesting and unique stats heading into round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, courtesy of Opta.
- The Blues haven't conceded more than 30 points in a game against the Reds since May 2011
- The Reds have lost six of their last nine at home after having lost only two of their 19 games at home prior
- The Rebels have won three of their last four games against the Highlanders
- However, they have lost 13 of their last 15 when playing as the away team
- The Waratahs are undefeated against the Fijian Drua, winning all three matches by an average of 28 points.
- The Drua have scored seven tries from possessions beginning with a penalty tap, the joint-most of any team in the competition.
- The ACT Brumbies have won their last 14 games against the Western Force, the longest winning streak of any team against another in Super Rugby history
- The absence of Rob Valetini is a major hole to fill, one of two players to have made 110+ carries and 110+ tackles this year alongside Harry Wilson
A Perth Bayswater player has been handed a 96-game ban under the charge of physical abuse of a Match Official.
The player tackled the referee in a Premier Grade game on 22 April 2023, leading to a long-term ban.
RugbyWA CEO Simon Taylor said, “We strongly condemn any form of abuse or harassment towards Match Officials, and are determined to ensure that any such behaviour is stamped out of the game.
“The Rugby community must remain vigilant against abuse towards Match Officials, and we hope that this sanction contributes to ensuring a more respectful approach to Officials at any level of Rugby."
Australia has been locked in as a competitor for the NYC Sevens, with players set to compete for a prize pool worth a million dollars.
The 2021-22 World Series champions are the fourth team to be welcomed to NYC Sevens, joining USA, Ireland, and Kenya.
“It's with great excitement that the Australian Men's 7s team head to New York City to be part of the first Million Dollar 7s tournament," coach John Manenti said.
"A great city, a great venue & the best teams in the world will make for some fantastic rugby & entertainment for all sports lovers.
"The fact the prize pool is to be shared with the players is just a further incentive to perform - we can't wait to get to NY”
La Rochelle will be looking for back-to-back Championship Cups when they face Leinster and got the perfect send off from their fans.
It will be a rematch of last year's final with Australian lock Will Skelton eager to add to the trophy cabinet.
They have some of the most passionate fans in the world, with a streak of over 80 consecutive sold-out home games.
With scenes like this, it's easy to see why.
