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Rugby Development Sparks Protest in Sydney

Protesters in Sydney's north-west have vowed to block council plans to develop sporting fields for an elite rugby club, as a court challenge approaches.

Community members are preparing to obstruct council efforts to transform a local reserve into rugby facilities for an elite sporting club. The contentious development has drawn fierce opposition from residents who fear the loss of public green space.

A court challenge against the project is scheduled to be heard, adding legal uncertainty to the council's plans for the suburban sporting facility.