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Spain recall Super Rugby Women's award winner Fernández de Corres for WXV Global Series Challenger
Spain head coach Régis Sonnes has named his Las Leonas squad for the WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong, with scrum-half Anne Fernández de Corres returning to 15-a-side rugby after winning the ACT Brumbies' women's player of the year award.
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All Blacks vow to 'double down' on Rennie's attacking blueprint in series-deciding third Boks Test
New Zealand assistant coach Tamati Ellison insists the All Blacks will not retreat after their 33-26 defeat to the Springboks in Cape Town, pledging to intensify Dave Rennie's high-tempo game plan at FNB Stadium this weekend.
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Callender and Williams return as Wales co-captains for WXV Global Series campaign
Back-row duo Alex Callender and Kate Williams have been named co-captains of a 39-player Wales Women's squad for the 2026 WXV Global Series, which includes home Tests against South Africa and the USA before a two-Test tour of Japan.
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Ubisi vows to redeem World Cup frustration as Springbok Women host Black Ferns for first time
South Africa lock Vainah Ubisi enters this weekend's historic home fixture against New Zealand determined to prove herself after a knee injury restricted her to bench appearances during the Springboks Women's quarter-final run at the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
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Christie named Newcastle captain after citing All Blacks legends as leadership blueprint
Tom Christie has been appointed captain of Newcastle Red Bulls ahead of what the club is billing as a new era. The 28-year-old New Zealander, who led Canterbury to the NPC title, scored six tries in 19 appearances during his debut season on Tyneside.
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Du Plessis returns to South Africa for first time in 11 years as Black Ferns face Springbok Women in Johannesburg
Amy du Plessis, forced out of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final against South Africa through injury, will finally face her birth country this weekend in the historic first Test between the Black Ferns and Springbok Women at FNB Stadium.
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Wales wing Lisa Neumann signs for Leicester Tigers ahead of 2026/27 PWR season
Lisa Neumann has left Harlequins to join Leicester Tigers for the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season. The 32-year-old Wales international is the latest in a string of seven capped players recruited by last season's basement club.
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Fiji name ex-All Blacks consultant David Ellis as interim defence coach for Pacific Nations Cup
Fiji Rugby have appointed David Ellis, who boasts over 25 years of coaching experience including a 2011 Rugby World Cup Final run with France, as interim defence coach for the Flying Fijians ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup in Japan.
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Jordie Barrett admits All Blacks' high-ball battle with Springboks 'turns into a bit of a lottery'
Jordie Barrett has acknowledged New Zealand's ongoing struggles to contest South Africa's box-kicks, saying the current laws make life difficult for the receiving team as the All Blacks prepare for the third Test.
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Paenga-Amosa reveals how four forwards outsmarted three backs to open Wallabies win
Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa has explained the off-the-cuff decision-making behind his seventh-minute try in Australia's 27-21 victory over Argentina in Jujuy, crediting attacking freedom and 'individual brilliance' from his forward pack.
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Injury-return Taufete'e named in USA Eagles squad for Pacific Nations Cup in Japan
Hooker Joe Taufete'e, once shortlisted for World Rugby Player of the Year, has been selected in USA's 32-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup in Japan, ending a two-year absence from Eagles duty.
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Blair takes Erasmus' last-minute front-row switch 'with a pinch of salt' ahead of third Test
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair says New Zealand will not over-prepare for specific Springbok individuals after Rassie Erasmus changed his entire starting front row just one hour before the second Test in Cape Town.
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World Rugby confirms 18-match Nations Cup schedule across Europe and Hong Kong in November
World Rugby has revealed the fixture list for the second phase of the inaugural Nations Cup, with 18 matches spread across Europe and Hong Kong between November 6 and 21. Unbeaten USA and Georgia lead their respective pools heading into the decisive window.
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Facial injury rules Moroni out of Argentina's 100-cap milestone against Australia
Matías Moroni will have to wait until at least November to become Argentina's seventh centurion after a facial injury sustained in the Pumas' 27-21 loss to the Wallabies in Jujuy ruled him out of Saturday's rematch in Mendoza.
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Erasmus warns third Springboks-All Blacks Test will be most intense yet as series hangs in balance
Rassie Erasmus has predicted the third Test between South Africa and New Zealand at Johannesburg's FNB Stadium will surpass the first two in intensity, with the series locked at one win apiece and a 2-1 series lead on the line.
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Lawes, Marchant and Lozowski handed Sale Sharks debuts in PREM Rugby Cup opener against Bath
Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson has named a full-strength side for Sunday's PREM Rugby Cup home fixture against Bath, handing first appearances to England internationals Courtney Lawes, Joe Marchant and Alex Lozowski.
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Willemse injury forces Kolbe to full-back as Springboks make four changes for third All Blacks Test
Rassie Erasmus has reshuffled his South Africa XV for the third Test against New Zealand in Johannesburg, with Damian Willemse ruled out through injury and Cheslin Kolbe moving to full-back, while an overhauled front row also comes in.
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Mitchell hands Sale Sharks wing Sophie Hopkins first Red Roses call-up for WXV Global Series
England head coach John Mitchell has named Sale Sharks wing Sophie Hopkins among several uncapped players in his Red Roses training squad for the WXV Global Series, with fixtures against Australia, Canada and New Zealand scheduled for September.
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Vern Cotter targets New Zealand's Super Rugby dominance in first Queensland Reds address
New Queensland Reds coach Vern Cotter has set his sights on closing the physical gap with New Zealand's Super Rugby sides, warning that results matter more than style as he prepares for a pre-season opener against the Western Force on September 12.
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Hurricanes lure Chiefs attack coach Roger Randle ahead of 2027 Super Rugby season
The Hurricanes have appointed Chiefs assistant Roger Randle as their new attack coach for 2027, filling the void left by Jason Holland's departure to the Blues. Randle spent eight seasons with the Chiefs under Clayton McMillan and Jono Gibbes.
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