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Chile's Las Manques make history with first home Test win, defeating Mexico 39-10
Chile's women's national team, Las Manques, marked a landmark occasion on 18 October 2026 by hosting their first-ever home Test match at Centro de Alto Rendimiento Parque Mahuida, defeating Mexico 39-10 in front of 3,000 supporters.
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Ex-Edinburgh captain Jamie Ritchie set for Glasgow Warriors debut against Benetton
Jamie Ritchie, who made 133 appearances for Edinburgh before moving to France, will start at blindside flanker for Glasgow Warriors in their URC trip to Benetton in Treviso on Saturday — one of five changes from their Champions Cup win over Sale Sharks.
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Sheehan shifts to No.8 and Prendergast absent as Leinster reshuffle for Munster derby
Captain Dan Sheehan moves to No.8 for the first time in his professional career as Leinster cope with a back-row injury crisis ahead of Saturday's URC derby against Munster at the Aviva Stadium. Fly-half Sam Prendergast is also absent, with reports suggesting an arm injury, while Jamison Gibson-Park returns from a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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Springbok Women reshuffle front row for first Ireland Test in 20 years as captain Latsha ruled out
South Africa's Springbok Women face Ireland in the WXV Global Series 2026 without injured captain Babalwa Latsha, forcing co-head coaches to shift Xoliswa Khuzwayo to tighthead and hand Sanelisiwe Charlie a start at loosehead. Replacement Yonela Ngxingolo is set to earn her 50th cap at Athlone Stadium.
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Van der Merwe ends 18-month injury nightmare with Edinburgh return against Lions
Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe makes his first appearance of the season for Edinburgh in their URC clash against the Lions at Hive Stadium on Friday, ending a prolonged ankle problem that has dogged him since March 2024.
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Akira Ioane, Josh Ioane and Shaun Stevenson named in Samoa's Nations Cup squad after All Blacks switch
Head coach Tusi Pisi has selected three former All Blacks — Akira Ioane, Josh Ioane and Shaun Stevenson — alongside ex-New Zealand Sevens star Etene Nanai-Seturo in a 30-man Manu Samoa squad for the November World Rugby Nations Cup.
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Rigg starts and Wade chases try record as Newcastle host Sale in northern derby
Will Rigg makes his first Gallagher Premiership start for Newcastle Red Bulls against Sale Sharks on Friday, while Christian Wade needs just one more try to break Chris Ashton's all-time league record of 101.
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Exeter Chiefs sign Devon-born lock André Goedhals on three-and-a-half-year deal
Exeter Chiefs have signed 22-year-old lock André Goedhals from South Africa's Pumas on a three-and-a-half-year contract, with head coach Rob Baxter activating an injury dispensation to bring in the English-qualified back-five forward.
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World Rugby names referees for inaugural Nations Championship as Davidson makes history
World Rugby has confirmed match official appointments for the first three rounds of the 2026 Nations Championship, with Hollie Davidson becoming the only female referee named in the release. Appointments for the finals series remain outstanding.
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Ben O'Keeffe set to reach 60-test milestone as World Rugby confirms Nations Cup referee panel
World Rugby has named 18 referees from 11 unions to oversee the November leg of the inaugural Nations Cup, spanning 18 matches across Europe and Hong Kong from November 6 to 21. New Zealand's Ben O'Keeffe will hit a personal milestone when he takes charge of Spain versus Uruguay on November 7.
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Ratier makes eight changes as France seek response to 81-12 Black Ferns humiliation
France head coach François Ratier has overhauled his starting XV for the second WXV Global Series Test against New Zealand in Whangārei, recalling experienced players including Émilie Boulard, Gabrielle Vernier and Carla Arbez after last week's 81-12 defeat in Hamilton.
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Callender set to earn her 50th Wales cap as Lynn reshuffles for Japan test
Wales co-captain Alex Callender will reach 50 Test caps when Wales face Japan at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday, with head coach Sean Lynn also recalling Nel Metcalfe and Seren Lockwood to his starting XV.
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Canada make two changes to chase back-to-back wins over England in Ottawa
A week after ending England's 41-match unbeaten run, Canada have named a near-unchanged side for Friday's series decider in Ottawa, with Taylor Perry returning to fly-half and Gabrielle Senft promoted to the starting back row.
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Wallaroos prop Eva Karpani set to earn 50th cap against Scotland in Canberra
Eva Karpani will become only the second Australian woman to reach 50 Test appearances when the Wallaroos face Scotland in Canberra, with captain Siokapesi Palu Sekona leading the celebrations for the third-highest try-scorer in Wallaroos history.
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Queensland Reds and Benetton to play for new Lynagh Cup honouring 1991 World Cup winner
The Queensland Reds and Benetton Rugby will contest the inaugural Lynagh Cup on November 27 at Stadio Monigo, honouring Wallabies great Michael Lynagh, who won titles with both clubs in the early 1990s.
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Hurricanes extend Jacob Devery's stay for a sixth season ahead of Super Rugby squad reveal
The Hurricanes have secured hooker Jacob Devery on a one-year contract extension, keeping the three-cap Maori All Black at the club for a sixth consecutive season. The deal is the third announced by Wellington in the past week.
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NRL Grand Final winner Nawaqanitawase returns to rugby union with World Cup ambitions
Mark Nawaqanitawase is leaving the Sydney Roosters after a standout NRL season to join Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan, with the dual-code star eyeing a Wallabies recall ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup on home soil.
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Hansen hails nine Black Ferns debutants pushing hard for Test spots in World Cup cycle
All nine players to make their Black Ferns debut in 2026 are still pressing for Test selection, with five named in the matchday 23 for the second Test against France in Whangarei. Head coach Whitney Hansen says she saw the talent coming.
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Rennie calls for clock-management debate after TMO rewinds Bledisloe Test minutes
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has urged coaches to discuss the implications of winding back the game clock after a delayed TMO review of a Cam Roigard tackle on Declan Meredith raised the issue in the second Bledisloe Test.
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Ex-Patriots defensive lineman Tavai signs with Seattle Seawolves for 2027 MLR season
Justus Tavai, released by the New England Patriots in 2023, has signed with the Seattle Seawolves after a career-best Major League Rugby campaign with the California Legion, which reached the Championship Final.
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