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Debut hat-trick hero Joe Mano returns to USA XV for Argentina clash in Miami
Joe Mano, who made history by scoring a hat-trick on his USA Eagles debut in a 48-3 win over Brazil in November 2023, has been named on the wing for the USA XV's non-Test match against an Argentina XV in Miami, 14 months out from Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Townsville to host four Rugby World Cup 2027 pool games plus three Wallabies Tests through 2030
Queensland has secured four Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 pool matches at Townsville's Queensland Country Bank Stadium, alongside three additional Wallabies fixtures against Argentina and Georgia scheduled between 2027 and 2030.
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Tupou's two-try haul powers Wallabies to 56-17 rout as Jones quips about free pizza
Tighthead prop Taniela Tupou scored twice to help Australia dismantle Japan 56-17 in Townsville, with all three starting front-rowers crossing the try line — only the second time that has happened in Wallabies history.
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USA Rugby adopts T1 non-contact format to build grassroots base before 2031 and 2033 World Cups
USA Rugby and USA Youth & High School Rugby have formally adopted T1 Rugby as the country's official non-contact format, aiming to drive mass participation ahead of the men's and women's Rugby World Cups on American soil in 2031 and 2033.
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Segner's 12-carry, 13-tackle masterclass drives Blues to 50-19 demolition of Bulls
Anton Segner claimed man of the match as the Blues routed the URC runners-up Bulls 50-19 at Loftus Versfeld, with coach Dave Rennie hailing the 25-year-old loose-forward as 'massive' in a performance that piles pressure on All Blacks selectors.
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All Blacks sweating on McKenzie fitness ahead of Springboks first Test in Johannesburg
Dave Rennie says he is confident Will Jordan and Cameron Roigard will be fit for next week's first Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg, but admits New Zealand are 'sweating a tad' over Damian McKenzie's ankle injury.
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USA XV edge Argentina XV 25-24 in Fort Lauderdale thriller with RWC 2027 on the horizon
The USA XV survived a relentless Argentina XV fightback to win 25-24 at Inter Miami FC Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, extending their unbeaten run to four matches and building momentum 14 months out from Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Rennie warns All Blacks must raise intensity several-fold for Ellis Park Test
Dave Rennie praised his side's three-from-three record on the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour but cautioned that the quality required to beat the Springboks at Ellis Park next weekend is 'three, four, five-fold' higher than anything faced so far.
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USA XV captain Damm credits team grit after surviving Argentina XV's late siege in Fort Lauderdale
USA XV held on for a 25-24 win over Argentina XV in Fort Lauderdale after surviving 85 per cent possession against them in the final ten minutes, with centre Tavite Lopeti's late strip proving the decisive moment.
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Jones eyes Rugby World Cup 2027 to inspire next generation as Japan face France in Pool E
Japan coach Eddie Jones has called Rugby World Cup 2027 a 'fantastic opportunity' to grow the game, with the expanded 24-team tournament spread across eight venues in Australia. Japan face reigning Six Nations champions France, the USA and Samoa in Pool E.
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Tupou's historic double powers Wallabies to 56-17 rout of Japan in Townsville
Taniela Tupou scored twice as Australia demolished Japan 56-17 in Townsville, triggering a historic moment: for only the second time ever, all three Wallabies starting front-rowers crossed the try line in the same Test.
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WRU condemns 'highly personal insults' aimed at staff amid professional rugby restructure row
The Welsh Rugby Union has publicly called on fans to stop directing personal attacks at its staff and board members, as controversy grows over the governing body's plan to reduce Wales's professional clubs from four to three.
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Bulls pursue Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx for Loftus Versfeld return after Japan stint
The Bulls have sounded out World Cup-winning hooker Malcolm Marx about a move to Loftus Versfeld when his Kubota Spears contract expires in June 2026, though his current Japanese club are keen to retain him.
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Leinster set to open contract talks with Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast
Sam Prendergast entered the final year of his Leinster contract in July, and the back-to-back URC champions are preparing to open renewal talks with the 23-year-old Ireland fly-half.
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Hotham called into All Blacks squad as Norris departs with knee injury
New Zealand Rugby have made two squad changes ahead of their four-Test series against South Africa. Prop Ollie Norris is heading home with a knee cartilage injury, while halfback Noah Hotham joins as cover for the similarly troubled Cortez Ratima.
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Michael Cheika poised to return as Waratahs head coach 12 years after Super Rugby title
Michael Cheika is set to be announced as NSW Waratahs head coach, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, with a likely two-year deal currently being finalised. The former Wallabies coach last worked in rugby union with Leicester Tigers, whom he guided to the Gallagher Premiership final in 2025.
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IFAB confirms Embolo red card against Argentina at World Cup was wrongly issued
Football's law-making body IFAB has clarified that Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina, ruling the VAR protocol used to issue his second yellow card was incorrectly applied.
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Blair calls All Blacks attack a 'mixed bag' ahead of Springboks Test series
All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair praised his side's six-from-six record under Dave Rennie in 2026 but admitted inconsistency and poor decision-making in the build-up to the first Test against South Africa.
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Hansen backs All Blacks' patient approach to Mo'unga return as Love holds No.10 jersey
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen says Richie Mo'unga does not need to play during New Zealand's South Africa tour to benefit the squad, praising the decision to bring him in as a replacement for the injured Billy Proctor.
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Sebastian Berhalter leaves Vancouver for Middlesbrough in undisclosed Championship move
United States midfielder Sebastian Berhalter has joined English Championship side Middlesbrough from Vancouver Whitecaps for an undisclosed fee, with Vancouver retaining a percentage of any future sale. The 25-year-old scored once and assisted once at the recent FIFA World Cup.
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