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World Rugby signs Visa as Principal Partner for 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups in Australia
World Rugby has confirmed Visa as Principal Partner for the 2027 men's and 2029 women's Rugby World Cups in Australia. Eligible Visa cardholders will receive a 48-hour priority ticket window opening September 28, ahead of general sale from October 1.
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Pat Lam calls for 30-man squads in PREM Cup after Bristol hit by three injuries
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam is urging Premiership Rugby to allow 30-man matchday squads for the opening two rounds of the PREM Cup, after Noah Heward, Max Lahiff and Joe Batley were all sidelined with injuries sustained in the competition.
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Powell ruled out of Wales' WXV campaign as injury crisis deepens for Lynn's side
Harlequins back Kayleigh Powell has been ruled out of Wales' entire WXV Global Series campaign with a hamstring injury, the fourth player lost to injury in a week ahead of Friday's opener against South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park.
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Van der Merwe clears fitness test to bolster Munster and Springboks ahead of URC opener
Marnus van der Merwe has recovered from the calf injury he arrived with at Munster and is set to feature in the province's final warm-up before their URC season opener against Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park.
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Black Ferns flanker Elinor-Plum King stuns France on WXV debut after almost missing her first call-up
Elinor-Plum King, 22, has made a remarkable start to her international career, earning player of the match in just her second Test before helping New Zealand defeat France 28-14 in Lyon to open the WXV Global Series.
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Dafydd Jenkins reveals shoulder surgery after playing through pain to reach Premiership final
Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins has disclosed he aggravated a shoulder injury during Exeter's run to the Gallagher Premiership final in June, requiring post-season surgery. Now racing to be fit for the new campaign, he says the taste of Twickenham has only sharpened his hunger.
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France hand first caps to Lagrandeur and Latonnelle for WXV clash with Wallaroos
Lock Sana Lagrandeur and prop Marion Latonnelle have been called into the France Women's squad for this weekend's WXV Global Series match against the Wallaroos in Aix-en-Provence, with both players set to earn their first international caps.
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Canada lose star wing Corrigan to injury ahead of Six Nations clashes in Europe
Alysha Corrigan, who scored four tries at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and helped Saracens win the Premiership Women's Rugby title, has been ruled out of Canada's European WXV Global Series fixtures with injury.
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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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