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Minnaar returns as Springbok Women name settled squad to face fifth-ranked Ireland
Scrum-half Anacadia Minnaar is back in the Springbok Women squad for the two-Test home series against Ireland after missing September's European tour, with Insaaf Levy also called up to cover an injury to Ayanda Malinga.
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World Rugby confirms Nairobi, Montevideo and São Paulo to host HSBC SVNS 2 in 2027
World Rugby has confirmed the venues and schedule for the three-leg HSBC SVNS 2 competition in 2027, with Nairobi's new 60,000-capacity Talanta Sports Stadium hosting the opening round in January.
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Jack Singleton joins Glasgow Warriors on short-term deal after year-long cardiac recovery
Former England hooker Jack Singleton has signed with Glasgow Warriors on a short-term deal, returning to professional rugby more than a year after suffering a cardiovascular event during Gloucester training in September 2025.
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Edwards shuts down Argentina talk to stay fully focused on Red Roses
Shaun Edwards has refused to discuss his upcoming Argentina role with England's Red Roses players, insisting he is fully committed to the squad ahead of their WXV fixtures against Canada and the USA in North America.
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Former Exeter double-winner Ricky Pellow joins Zimbabwe ahead of 36-year Rugby World Cup return
Ricky Pellow, a two-time Premiership winner with Exeter Chiefs across 16 seasons at Sandy Park, has been appointed backs and attack coach of Zimbabwe as the Sables prepare for their first Rugby World Cup appearance since 1991.
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Suaalii urges Wallabies to fast-track Nawaqanitawase ahead of World Cup on home soil
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has backed Mark Nawaqanitawase for an immediate Wallabies call-up, welcoming the selection rivalry the NRL grand final star will bring as Australia prepares for a home World Cup.
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World Cup winner Renee Holmes joins Black Ferns Sevens for Australia series
Renee Holmes, who starred at fullback when New Zealand won the Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil, has been named in a 13-player Black Ferns Sevens squad for a three-match series against reigning SVNS World Championship winners Australia.
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Hansen expects Wallabies to regroup after 50-point All Blacks demolition in Auckland
Former All Blacks head coach Sir Steve Hansen says Australia will adjust their game plan after a heavy first-Test defeat in Auckland, warning New Zealand could drop off if they fail to match the same intensity in Sydney.
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Suaalii embraces Wallabies wing role as part of journey to becoming a great rugby player
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has welcomed his positional switch to the wing under coach Les Kiss, saying learning new roles is central to his development after featuring there in Tests against the Springboks and All Blacks.
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Rennie reveals work-rate concerns keeping Tavatavanawai out of All Blacks plans
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has explained why powerful Highlanders centre Timoci Tavatavanawai continues to miss out on Test selection, citing off-the-ball work rate as the key area the 28-year-old must improve to force his way into World Cup contention.
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Wright admits Wallabies 'faced the music' after 50-19 Eden Park rout as Bledisloe II looms
Tom Wright has reflected on Australia's 50-19 thrashing by the All Blacks at Eden Park, where a tight first half gave way to a second-half collapse that extended the Wallabies' losing streak against New Zealand to 12 matches.
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Jake White appointed Fiji head coach to lead Flying Fijians into 2027 Rugby World Cup
Former Springboks World Cup-winning coach Jake White has been appointed on a short-term deal to guide Fiji through their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign in Australia, beating out more than 30 applicants including Warren Gatland for the role.
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Fijian Drua sign Taranaki loose-forward Namosimalua for 2027 Super Rugby season
The Fijian Drua have secured 23-year-old Taranaki loose-forward Josefa Namosimalua on a full contract for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, with head coach Brad Mooar praising his standout NPC form and averaging more than 18 tackles per game.
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Saracens dismiss academy player Auvaa and stand down second in separate incident
Saracens have terminated the contract of 21-year-old senior academy player Totoa Auvaa with immediate effect, while a second unnamed academy member has been removed from all club duties pending an internal investigation into a separate incident in St Albans.
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Seven capped Wallaroos bolster Australia NextGen U21 squad for inaugural New Zealand Test
Australia's NextGen Under-21 squad for their inaugural fixture against New Zealand U21 in Christchurch on 31 October includes seven senior Wallaroos internationals, with head coach Iliseva Batibasaga naming a 35-player group.
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Exeter Chiefs sign English-qualified South African lock André Goedhals to ease second-row injury crisis
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has agreed a deal to bring 21-year-old lock André Goedhals from South Africa's Pumas to Sandy Park, with the English-qualified second row arriving to cover for injured duo Andrea Zambonin and Lewis Pearson.
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Chambon steps up as France name third-choice captain for New Zealand tour
Alexandra Chambon has been named France captain for the three-Test tour of New Zealand after Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Manae Feleu were both unavailable. The 26-year-old scrum-half will lead an inexperienced squad against the world's second-ranked side.
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Sillari on brink of 100th cap as Italy name 30-player squad for USA tour
Italy head coach Plinio Sciamanna has selected a 30-player squad for two WXV Global Series Test matches against the USA Women's Eagles in Mansfield, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee. Michela Sillari could earn her 100th international cap this weekend if named in the matchday 23.
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Ex-Hurricanes Poua coach Fusi Feaunati appointed Head of Women's Rugby in Fiji
Fusi Feaunati, who coached the Hurricanes Poua in Super Rugby Aupiki in 2025, has been named Head of Women's Rugby by the Fiji Rugby Football Union, tasked with building a connected pathway from grassroots to the Fijiana Sevens and XVs programmes.
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Tom Willis dominates Top 14 with 18 carries and four turnovers as brother Jack stays sidelined
Tom Willis produced a match-leading 18 carries and four turnovers to steer Bordeaux-Bèglès to a 23-22 win over Clermont at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday, filling the void left by injured brother Jack.
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