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Rugby league joins swimming in banning transgender athletes

World athletics hinted of tougher policies on transgender athletes taking part in women's events, with president Sebastian Coe saying fairness is more important than inclusion

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By: NewVision Reporter, Journalist @NewVision

The sport of rugby league on Tuesday joined swimming by banning transgender players from international competition, as world athletics said it was also considering a rule change.

Rugby league authorities said

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Sebastian Coe
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