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Chiefs overhaul squad for 2027 with Kemara return and 12 uncapped rookies
The Chiefs have unveiled their 2027 Super Rugby Pacific squad, featuring 12 uncapped players including returning first five-eighth Taha Kemara, All Blacks Sevens back Frank Vaenuku, and three new forwards recruited from rival franchises.
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Savea leads nine new faces as Jason Holland names his first Blues squad for 2027
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea headlines a nine-strong intake as new Blues head coach Jason Holland assembles his first squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, with Rieko Ioane also returning from a sabbatical at Leinster.
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Alaalatoa two caps from Brumbies record as Ikitau headlines 2027 Super Rugby squad
Allan Alaalatoa needs just two more appearances to surpass Ben Alexander's all-time Brumbies record of 154 matches. John Eales Medal winner Len Ikitau is also back in the fold after a season with Exeter Chiefs, joining 14 other Wallabies in Stephen Larkham's 35-man squad.
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Sing says England's 41-match streak ending could sharpen Red Roses ahead of 2029 World Cup
England back Emma Sing has welcomed the lessons from back-to-back defeats to Canada, arguing the end of a 41-game winning run gives the Red Roses the honest conversations needed to build toward the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Jamie Joseph adds eight new faces to reshape Highlanders for 2027 Super Rugby campaign
Jamie Joseph has overhauled the Highlanders roster ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, bringing in Shannon Frizell, Josh Jacomb and six further signings while promoting two of New Zealand's most promising young players to the full squad.
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Wales chase first back-to-back wins since 2023 as Metcalfe sisters reunite against Japan
Wales face Japan in Tokyo on Saturday seeking consecutive Test wins for the first time since 2023, after a 17-0 victory last week ended a 13-month winless run. Branwen Metcalfe, 20, has started six straight games and was joined by her sister Nel in the first Test.
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Hurricanes bolster squad with 10 new signings ahead of 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season
The Hurricanes have unveiled their 2027 Super Rugby Pacific squad, bringing in 10 new players including All Black squad member Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa and six-time Super Rugby champion Bryn Hall, while also promoting Josh Gray from the Wider Training Group.
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Brad Mooar names eight debutants in first Fijian Drua Super Rugby squad
New Fijian Drua head coach Brad Mooar has selected eight uncapped players in his first squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, alongside the return of former captain Meli Derenalagi after a year out through injury.
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Seattle Seawolves re-sign Coetzer as South Africa-born fly-half targets 2027 USA World Cup place
David Coetzer has re-signed with the Seattle Seawolves for the 2027 MLR season, with the former South Africa U20 fly-half set to become US-qualified next year and targeting a place in the Eagles squad for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Rennie admits All Blacks must fix training loads after five or six calf injuries hit 2026 squad
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has acknowledged New Zealand's mounting calf injury problem, revealing the coaching staff are reviewing player loading after Samisoni Taukei'aho, Patrick Tuipulotu, Jordie Barrett, and Richie Mo'unga all missed time this season.
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Janse van Rensburg stood down indefinitely as Fin Smith battles to face Australia
Bristol centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been ruled out of England's entire autumn Nations Championship campaign after suffering two concussions in three club games. Fly-half Fin Smith faces a Wednesday fitness deadline for the Wallabies' visit to Allianz Stadium on November 8.
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Sanderson backs Lawes to force England recall and fulfil 2027 World Cup dream
Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson believes 37-year-old Courtney Lawes can still earn an England recall despite being omitted from Steve Borthwick's Nations Championship training camp, with the veteran back-rower targeting a place in the 2027 Rugby World Cup squad.
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Uncapped Macs Page earns Wales call-up after Rio Dyer's hamstring rules him out
Scarlets wing Macs Page has been added to the Wales squad for November's Nations Championship Tests against Japan, New Zealand and Australia, replacing Rio Dyer, who suffered a hamstring injury against Ospreys last weekend.
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Kelter warns Eagles not to underestimate 'wounded' Red Roses as USA chase historic sixth win
USA Women's Eagles veteran Alev Kelter has urged her side to respect England ahead of Friday's WXV clash, as the Eagles bid to extend their best winning run since 2006 to six consecutive Tests.
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Northampton seal permanent deal for loosehead Els after successful trial
Northampton Saints have signed South African prop Jordan Els on a contract through the 2026/27 season, following a trial stint that began over the summer to cover front-row injuries.
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Santi Carreras confirmed with ACL rupture, ruling him out for the season
Bath have confirmed that Argentina international Santi Carreras suffered a ruptured ACL during Friday's 23-5 Premiership derby defeat at Kingsholm, ending his season. Flanker Guy Pepper also left the match with an ankle injury that will sideline him from England's Nations Championship.
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Leicester Tigers cut five players a month before PWR season opener
Leicester Tigers have released five players, including wing Freya Greensmith, just weeks before the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season kicks off. The departures come as the club rebuilds after finishing bottom of the table last term.
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Former Wallaby Scott Fava joins Harlequins as defence coach for new PWR season
Scott Fava, a five-cap Australia international and former Brumbies Super Rugby Women head coach, has been appointed defence coach at Harlequins ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season.
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Hooper and Feyi-Waboso in contention as Exeter chase first win against Harlequins
Exeter Chiefs could welcome back Tom Hooper and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for Saturday's Gallagher Premiership clash with Harlequins. Scans cleared Hooper of a serious shoulder injury, while winger Feyi-Waboso has resumed training with England after a hamstring problem.
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Ringrose ruled out of Ireland's Nations Championship matches with hamstring injury
Garry Ringrose is unlikely to feature in Ireland's upcoming Nations Championship fixtures against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa after the IRFU confirmed the Leinster centre is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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