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Fihaki returns from All Blacks debut as Canterbury name side for NPC final against Northland
Chay Fihaki is back in Canterbury colours after earning his first All Blacks cap in Sydney, as the defending NPC champions prepare to face Northland at One New Zealand Stadium on Monday.
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Hurricanes lock in Harry Godfrey on extended deal after ACL ruled him out of entire 2026 season
The Hurricanes have secured playmaker Harry Godfrey on a new one-year extension, with the 23-year-old returning to form in the NPC after a torn ACL wiped out his 2026 Super Rugby campaign entirely.
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Karpani set to earn 50th Wallaroos cap as Chancellor plays final Test against Scotland
Tighthead prop Eva Karpani will reach 50 Test caps off the bench when Australia face Scotland in Canberra on Friday, while openside flanker Emily Chancellor bows out with her 42nd and final appearance for the Wallaroos.
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Barrett silences doubters with two-try masterclass as All Blacks demolish Wallabies 43-21
Beauden Barrett answered questions about his All Blacks future with a decisive two-try performance in New Zealand's 43-21 Bledisloe Cup victory over Australia in Sydney, prompting praise from legends Justin Marshall and Kieran Read.
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Fijian Drua spread 2027 home fixtures across three venues to fuel national pride
Fijian Drua have confirmed all eight home venues for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, splitting matches between Suva, Ba and Lautoka. CEO Jeff Miller says the campaign is "about national pride" as new head coach Brad Mooar prepares for his first season in charge.
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Cokayne insists Red Roses are not in 'panic stations' after 41-match unbeaten run ends
England vice-captain Amy Cokayne has played down concerns after Canada's 24-21 victory at BMO Field ended the Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten run — their first defeat since the 2021 Rugby World Cup final. England face Canada again in Ottawa on Friday.
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Bristol Bears secure Benhard Janse van Rensburg on new contract after England debut season
England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg has signed a contract extension with Bristol Bears, committing his future to the club after nearly 75 appearances and a Test debut during the Nations Championship in July.
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Malan reveals career-ending fear after 90-degree ankle dislocation at 2023 Rugby World Cup
Cardiff Rugby centre Le Roux Malan has opened up on the catastrophic ankle injury he suffered playing for Namibia against New Zealand at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, admitting his first thought was that his career was finished. Seven months later, he scored in a championship final.
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Glasgow Warriors lock Alex Samuel signs contract renewal with Scotland ambitions in his sights
Glasgow Warriors second-rower Alex Samuel has committed his future to his boyhood club on a new deal. The 23-year-old Scotland international, who has made 58 appearances for the club, says the decision to stay at Scotstoun was straightforward.
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Nankivell commits to Munster until 2029 with two-year extension amid Ireland ambitions
Munster have secured centre Alex Nankivell on a two-year contract extension, keeping the 29-year-old New Zealander at the province until at least 2029. The uncapped former Chiefs midfielder has made 58 appearances since joining in 2023.
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Exeter Chiefs Women bolster coaching staff with Curtis Bradford's international pedigree
Exeter Chiefs Women have appointed Curtis Bradford as assistant coach ahead of the new Premiership Women's Rugby season. The Welshman joins from Rugby Deutschland, where he served as director of rugby and head coach of the Germany women's sevens squad.
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Bath confirm Du Preez hamstring injury will rule him out for two Premiership matches
Dan du Preez will miss Bath's away trip to Gloucester and the home fixture against Sale after picking up a hamstring injury in training ahead of last weekend's Champions Cup defeat to Montpellier.
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Reffell and Cracknell left out as Wales name 39-man squad for Nations Championship
Leicester back-rowers Tommy Reffell and Olly Cracknell have been overlooked by Wales head coach Steve Tandy for the Nations Championship, despite strong club form. Three uncapped players — Aneurin Owen, Che Hope and Rhys Barrett — earn first call-ups in a squad averaging 27 years of age.
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Stormers centre Jonathan Roche weighs Ireland switch as provinces circle
Cape Town-born Jonathan Roche, 23, is out of contract at the Stormers at the end of the season and is considering switching international allegiance to Ireland, for which he qualifies through his grandmother. The inside centre could emerge as a long-term successor to Bundee Aki or Robbie Henshaw.
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British & Irish Lions Women name three senior staff to lead inaugural 2027 tour
The British & Irish Lions Women have confirmed Charlie Hayter, Josie Symonds and Eimear Flannery in senior leadership roles as preparations for the inaugural Women's Tour in 2027 accelerate.
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Wade one try from Ashton's PREM record as Freeman looms as future threat
Christian Wade needs just one more try to surpass Chris Ashton's all-time Premiership record of 101, with Newcastle facing Sale Sharks on Friday. Behind him, Northampton's Tommy Freeman is emerging as the most lethal finisher in the league's history by strike rate.
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Read and Jeremy Paul savage Wallabies' mental collapse in Bledisloe Cup defeats
Kieran Read and former Wallabies hooker Jeremy Paul have publicly condemned Australia's performances in the Bledisloe Cup, with Read accusing the squad of lacking character and Paul admitting he switched off the television before the final whistle.
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Welsh rugby mourns RGC player Jack Davies after sudden death at 24
The Welsh Rugby Union, RGC, and Super Rygbi Cymru have paid tribute to Jack Davies, a 24-year-old RGC player who died suddenly. Davies had returned to RGC and Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon in 2023 after studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
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Record Bledisloe crowd gives Karl Te Nana a glimpse of Rugby World Cup 2027's potential
More than 73,000 fans filled Accor Stadium for the All Blacks' 43-21 Bledisloe Cup win over Australia, prompting All Blacks Sevens great Karl Te Nana to predict next year's Rugby World Cup will be a landmark event for the sport.
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Barrett and Holland reunion gives All Blacks second-row clarity ahead of World Cup
Forwards coach Jason Ryan has praised the returning Scott Barrett and Fabian Holland after both locks delivered commanding performances in the second Bledisloe Test in Sydney, easing a selection headache that has plagued New Zealand throughout 2026.
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