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Emily Chancellor retires from Wallaroos after 41 caps and eight-year international career
Loose-forward Emily Chancellor has announced her retirement from international rugby after 41 appearances for Australia, with her final game set to be the WXV Global Series Test against Scotland in Canberra. The 35-year-old, who became the Wallaroos' 19th captain in 2025, will continue playing Super Rugby Women's with the NSW Waratahs.
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Hurricanes lock up All Black prop Siale Lauaki on long-term deal through 2029
The Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby have tied down versatile prop Siale Lauaki until the end of the 2029 Super Rugby Pacific season, keeping the 23-year-old in New Zealand through the British and Irish Lions tour.
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Hansen hails Black Ferns' clinical 81-12 demolition of France in Hamilton opener
New Zealand's Black Ferns crushed France 81-12 in the first Test at FMG Stadium Waikato, with Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a scoring four second-half tries. Head coach Whitney Hansen praised her side's finishing while warning against complacency ahead of next weekend's second Test in Whangarei.
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Pifeleti targets November return as France-based players fuel USA's Nations Cup surge
USA sit top of Nations Cup Pool A after an unbeaten July run against Portugal, Zimbabwe and Spain. Provence hooker Kapeli Pifeleti, who scored two tries in that campaign, is recovering from injury and expects to be fit in time to contribute ahead of the November window.
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Chile stun Belgium 30-17 to claim inaugural World Rugby U20 Challenger title
Chile became the first-ever World Rugby U20 Challenger champions after defeating Belgium 30-17 in the final. Portugal secured third place by beating Romania, while Canada thrashed Brazil 61-24 to finish fifth.
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All Blacks seize Bledisloe for 23rd straight year as Suaalii and Jorgensen expose Wallabies' backline frailties
Australia's 43-21 defeat in Sydney, following a 50-19 loss in Auckland, handed New Zealand a 23rd consecutive Bledisloe Cup. Coach Les Kiss admitted the result was 'not good enough' as centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and winger Max Jorgensen drew sharp criticism.
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Barrett's Bledisloe double lifts All Blacks try record to 48 as 150th cap nears
Beauden Barrett scored twice in Sydney to extend his All Blacks try record to 48, moving closer to Doug Howlett's former mark. The 147-cap veteran is now just three Tests away from reaching 150 international appearances.
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Rennie hails Peter Lakai as 'unbelievable' after 18-carry Bledisloe masterclass
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie lavished praise on loose-forward Peter Lakai following New Zealand's second Bledisloe Cup Test win over the Wallabies in Sydney, where Lakai led all players with 18 carries and made 16 tackles.
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Perris-Redding hat-trick carries USA past Italy to seal four straight wins for first time since 2006
USA captain Georgie Perris-Redding scored a hat-trick and made 15 tackles as the Eagles beat Italy 36-27 in Mansfield, Texas, recording their fourth consecutive Test victory for the first time in nearly two decades.
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Barnes insists All Blacks' physical DNA will not change despite 43-21 Wallabies rout
Assistant coach Neil Barnes kept expectations measured after New Zealand's back-to-back wins over Australia, stressing that physicality at the breakdown is non-negotiable as the All Blacks build squad depth ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
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Teenage star Bella Vogel guides USA Women past Italy to extend unbeaten WXV run
The USA Women's Eagles stretched their unbeaten WXV Global Series 2026 campaign to four matches with a 36-27 victory over Italy at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium, with teenager Bella Vogel outstanding throughout.
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Hannah and Jacomb fly home from Sydney to bolster NPC semi-final sides
All Blacks squad members Jamie Hannah and Josh Jacomb have been released early from New Zealand's Sydney camp to play in Sunday's Hilux NPC semi-finals for Canterbury and Taranaki respectively.
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Walker double fires Ulster past Newcastle as Scarlets cruise to comfortable win
Mike Walker scored twice to put Ulster 19-0 up at half-time, with Jacob Stockdale also crossing, as Ulster and Scarlets both secured convincing victories in European Challenge Cup action.
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Rennie hails McReight as world's best after All Blacks nullify him across Bledisloe sweep
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie praised Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight as probably the best in the world at the breakdown, even as New Zealand completed a clean Bledisloe Cup sweep by suffocating his impact across both Tests.
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La Rochelle fans honour Lions lock Hyron Andrews after his sudden death at team hotel
La Rochelle supporters lined the stadium approach and applauded an emotional Lions squad after lock Hyron Andrews, 31, was found dead at the team's hotel on the eve of their Champions Cup clash. La Rochelle won the match 31-14.
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Leinster overturn half-time deficit to demolish Clermont 48-23 in Champions Cup opener
Leo Cullen's Leinster trailed by one point at the break in Clermont but ran in six tries to claim a commanding 48-23 victory at Stade Marcel-Michelin, earning a full five-point haul in Pool 1 of the Champions Cup.
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Malcolm admits Scotland are 'frustrated' after 56-12 thrashing by Wallaroos in Sydney
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm conceded her side were 'frustrated' after a 56-12 defeat to Australia at Accor Stadium — their second consecutive loss to the Wallaroos and a result that deepened their struggles in the WXV Global Series.
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Canada end England's 41-match unbeaten run with 24–21 victory at BMO Field
Canada defeated England 24–21 in Toronto on Friday, ending the Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten run and avenging their Women's Rugby World Cup final defeat. The result, watched by a record North American crowd of 18,621, sets up a decisive series decider in Ottawa.
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Glasgow Warriors survive Sale fightback to seal bonus-point win on the road
Glasgow Warriors maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 47-27 victory at Sale Sharks, pulling clear in the final 20 minutes after the hosts had briefly closed the gap to four points.
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France coach Ratier takes full responsibility after 81-12 thrashing by Black Ferns
France suffered their heaviest defeat in 30 years as New Zealand's Black Ferns ran in 13 tries to win 81-12 in Hamilton on Saturday. Coach Gaëlle Ratier accepted personal responsibility for the selection, insisting her inexperienced players should not feel ashamed.
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