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Rugby Development Sparks Protest in Sydney

Protesters have vowed 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.

Residents in Sydney's north-west are opposing plans to develop sporting fields for an elite rugby club at a local reserve. The protesters have threatened to physically block the council from proceeding with the development.

The dispute comes as a court challenge against the project is due to be heard.