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Tamanivalu recalled to Fiji squad as injury forces Ravouvou out of PNC Final
Former All Blacks centre Seta Tamanivalu has been drafted into the Flying Fijians squad for the Pacific Nations Cup Final against Japan in Tokyo after Kalaveti Ravouvou was ruled out with injury.
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Taufete'e ends 1,130-day USA exile but Eagles fall apart in 63-14 loss to Japan
Joe Taufete'e, the first tier-two player ever nominated for World Rugby's Men's 15s Player of the Year, came off the bench for the USA Eagles against Japan in Osaka after more than three years away from Test rugby — only to suffer a heavy 63-14 defeat.
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Super Rugby Pacific 2027 draw confirmed: every Australian side's full schedule
The Super Rugby Pacific 2027 season draw has been released, revealing key dates for Australian derbies and cross-Tasman clashes. The Brumbies host the Waratahs in Canberra on February 12 to open the campaign.
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Sam Clarke steps up at first five-eighth as Jacomb's All Blacks call-up reshapes Taranaki
All Blacks Sevens back Sam Clarke has taken over Taranaki's playmaking duties in the 2026 NPC after Josh Jacomb was called into the All Blacks squad for their tour of South Africa, marking Clarke's first time directing a professional backline.
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Super Rugby Pacific unveils 2027 schedule with pre-Anzac Day blockbuster headlining expanded season
Super Rugby Pacific has released its full 2027 fixture list across an expanded 17-round, 80-game regular season. A standout scheduling move places a Queensland Reds vs Blues clash in Brisbane on 24 April, the day before the historic Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test.
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New Zealand Rugby names 78-player Under-18 squad for Hamilton pathways programme
New Zealand Rugby has selected 78 players across three under-18 squads to compete at St Paul's Collegiate School in Hamilton from 22 September to 5 October, with head coach Kane Jury describing the talent pool as among the most competitive yet.
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Damm urges Eagles to learn from 63-14 Japan rout as Canada clash looms
USA captain Jason Damm says the Eagles' heavy defeat to Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals has exposed clear areas for improvement, with the side now focused on bouncing back against Canada.
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Lopeti vows USA Eagles will settle the score against Canada in Pacific Nations Cup bronze match
USA Eagles centre Tavite Lopeti has declared his side 'owe them one' ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup 2026 third-place playoff against Canada in Tokyo, after the Canadians ended a long American winning run with a 34-20 victory in Edmonton last August.
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Henry Pollock open to playing abroad and switching sports as Northampton contract talks continue
England flanker Henry Pollock has said he would consider moving overseas or exploring other sports entirely, even as he nears a new deal with Premiership champions Northampton. The 21-year-old, represented by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom agency, insists rugby remains his immediate priority.
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Netherlands soar two places in World Rugby rankings after 70-0 demolition of Samoa
The Netherlands crushed Samoa 70-0 in the WXV Global Series Challenger on Sunday, with Kika Mulling scoring four tries, lifting the Oranje to 15th in the World Rugby rankings and dropping Samoa to 17th.
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Springbok Women target first Wales win since 2010 as WXV Global Series campaign opens in Cardiff
South Africa's Springbok Women open their WXV Global Series campaign against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday, chasing a first victory over the Welsh since 2010. Co-coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September lead the side following Swys de Bruin's departure.
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English Championship ditches four-try bonus rule to align with Top 14 system
The Elior Championship has overhauled its try bonus point system ahead of the 2025-26 season, moving away from the Gallagher Premiership's four-try threshold and adopting a differential model already used in France's Top 14.
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France name 33 protected players under new nine-Test cap ahead of 2027 World Cup
The FFR and LNR have unveiled a 33-man list of French internationals who will be shielded from overuse under a new workload-management programme, capping their Test appearances at nine per season as France builds toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Exeter's Ridl faces season-ending ACL injury after 17-try breakout campaign
Exeter Chiefs winger Campbell Ridl is expected to miss most or all of the 2026-27 season after scans confirmed an ACL injury, director of rugby Rob Baxter revealed. The 21-year-old scored 17 tries in 21 appearances during a standout debut campaign.
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Japan name 30-player squad for WXV European tour with 16 World Cup veterans
New Sakura Fifteen head coach Toshizumi Kitagawa has selected a 30-player squad for Japan's WXV Global Series European leg, featuring 16 players from Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and scrum-half Moe Tsukui on the verge of 50 caps.
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Billy Searle extends Leicester Tigers stay after 217-point debut season
Fly-half Billy Searle has signed a new multi-year contract with Leicester Tigers, ending interest from Top 14 clubs Bayonne and Perpignan. The England A international scored 217 points and eight tries in 24 appearances during his first season at Welford Road.
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Matfield names Marx player of the series and singles out Kolbe in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield has praised Malcolm Marx and Cheslin Kolbe as 'head and shoulders above everyone' in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, naming the World Rugby Player of the Year his standout performer across the four Tests.
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Red Roses to face France in 2027 Women's Six Nations finale at Allianz Stadium
England Rugby have confirmed the Red Roses' 2027 Women's Six Nations decider against France will be held at Allianz Stadium on 15 May, with their Round 3 clash against Italy set for Franklin's Gardens on 24 April.
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Uncapped Arene Landon-Lane called up by Black Ferns to cover injured Ruahei Demant
Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen has summoned 22-year-old first-five Arene Landon-Lane ahead of Saturday's WXV Global Series match against Scotland in Edinburgh, with co-captain Ruahei Demant sidelined by a calf injury.
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Late call-up Megan Davey backs Wales to shed record-low ranking with winning mindset
Scrum-half Megan Davey, drafted into Wales's WXV Global Series squad three weeks after the initial selection, insists the side carries no losing mentality despite sitting at a record-low 13th in the World Rugby rankings.
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