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Rugby Development Sparks Sydney Protest

Protesters plan to block a Sydney council from developing sporting fields for an elite rugby club, as a court challenge to the project is set to be heard.

Protesters have vowed to prevent the council from developing sporting fields at a reserve in Sydney's north-west for use by an elite rugby club, with a court challenge to the project due to be heard.

The development has sparked controversy among local residents who object to the planned changes to the recreational area.