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All Blacks sweating on McKenzie fitness ahead of Springboks first Test in Johannesburg
Dave Rennie says he is confident Will Jordan and Cameron Roigard will be fit for next week's first Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg, but admits New Zealand are 'sweating a tad' over Damian McKenzie's ankle injury.
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USA XV edge Argentina XV 25-24 in Fort Lauderdale thriller with RWC 2027 on the horizon
The USA XV survived a relentless Argentina XV fightback to win 25-24 at Inter Miami FC Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, extending their unbeaten run to four matches and building momentum 14 months out from Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Rennie warns All Blacks must raise intensity several-fold for Ellis Park Test
Dave Rennie praised his side's three-from-three record on the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour but cautioned that the quality required to beat the Springboks at Ellis Park next weekend is 'three, four, five-fold' higher than anything faced so far.
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USA XV captain Damm credits team grit after surviving Argentina XV's late siege in Fort Lauderdale
USA XV held on for a 25-24 win over Argentina XV in Fort Lauderdale after surviving 85 per cent possession against them in the final ten minutes, with centre Tavite Lopeti's late strip proving the decisive moment.
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Jones eyes Rugby World Cup 2027 to inspire next generation as Japan face France in Pool E
Japan coach Eddie Jones has called Rugby World Cup 2027 a 'fantastic opportunity' to grow the game, with the expanded 24-team tournament spread across eight venues in Australia. Japan face reigning Six Nations champions France, the USA and Samoa in Pool E.
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Tupou's historic double powers Wallabies to 56-17 rout of Japan in Townsville
Taniela Tupou scored twice as Australia demolished Japan 56-17 in Townsville, triggering a historic moment: for only the second time ever, all three Wallabies starting front-rowers crossed the try line in the same Test.
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WRU condemns 'highly personal insults' aimed at staff amid professional rugby restructure row
The Welsh Rugby Union has publicly called on fans to stop directing personal attacks at its staff and board members, as controversy grows over the governing body's plan to reduce Wales's professional clubs from four to three.
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Bulls pursue Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx for Loftus Versfeld return after Japan stint
The Bulls have sounded out World Cup-winning hooker Malcolm Marx about a move to Loftus Versfeld when his Kubota Spears contract expires in June 2026, though his current Japanese club are keen to retain him.
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Leinster set to open contract talks with Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast
Sam Prendergast entered the final year of his Leinster contract in July, and the back-to-back URC champions are preparing to open renewal talks with the 23-year-old Ireland fly-half.
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Hotham called into All Blacks squad as Norris departs with knee injury
New Zealand Rugby have made two squad changes ahead of their four-Test series against South Africa. Prop Ollie Norris is heading home with a knee cartilage injury, while halfback Noah Hotham joins as cover for the similarly troubled Cortez Ratima.
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Michael Cheika poised to return as Waratahs head coach 12 years after Super Rugby title
Michael Cheika is set to be announced as NSW Waratahs head coach, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, with a likely two-year deal currently being finalised. The former Wallabies coach last worked in rugby union with Leicester Tigers, whom he guided to the Gallagher Premiership final in 2025.
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Blair calls All Blacks attack a 'mixed bag' ahead of Springboks Test series
All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair praised his side's six-from-six record under Dave Rennie in 2026 but admitted inconsistency and poor decision-making in the build-up to the first Test against South Africa.
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Hansen backs All Blacks' patient approach to Mo'unga return as Love holds No.10 jersey
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen says Richie Mo'unga does not need to play during New Zealand's South Africa tour to benefit the squad, praising the decision to bring him in as a replacement for the injured Billy Proctor.
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Kadin Pritchard re-signs with Brumbies until 2030 after rejecting PNG Chiefs offer
Brumbies centre Kadin Pritchard has committed to rugby union until the end of 2030, turning down a tax-free offer from incoming NRL club PNG Chiefs. His brother Treyvon, who had a breakout season with the Queensland Reds, is also reported to have declined the same approach.
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Melbourne-born Tapsell switches from Black Ferns to Wallaroos ahead of trans-Tasman Test
Pia Tapsell, who played six Tests for the Black Ferns between 2019 and 2020, has switched allegiances to Australia after her Melbourne birthright qualified her under World Rugby's strict eligibility rules. The Western Force forward is now in line to face her former side in Auckland on Saturday.
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Barnes admits All Blacks were 'shown up' by Stormers but sees progress ahead of South Africa Test
All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes has acknowledged New Zealand were exposed in their maul defence and set piece against the Stormers, but says the squad has made adjustments across three tour games ahead of Saturday's Test series opener against world champions South Africa.
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Tshiremba hat-trick seals Springbok Women's first-ever series whitewash in Fiji
Maria Tshiremba scored a second-half hat-trick as the Springbok Women edged Fiji 29-22 in Lautoka to complete a 2-0 series sweep — the first tour of Fiji in the team's history.
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Quesada's ban halved to one match after disciplinary hearing over referee criticism
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has had his suspension reduced from two matches to one following an independent disciplinary hearing. He will miss Italy's Nations Championship clash against Australia in Perth on 18 July.
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Wales lock Alaw Pyrs commits to Gloucester Hartpury for a second PWR season
Twenty-year-old Wales lock Alaw Pyrs has re-signed with Gloucester Hartpury for the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season, extending a debut campaign in which she made five league appearances and scored one try.
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Rees-Zammit admits slow return to rugby form as Wales face South Africa
Louis Rees-Zammit has acknowledged struggling to rediscover his best since returning from 18 months in the NFL, with the Wales winger recalled for Saturday's Nations Championship clash against world champions South Africa in Durban.
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