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Rennie finds silver linings after All Blacks fall to 3-1 series defeat against Springboks
Dave Rennie acknowledged a disappointing 3-1 series loss to the Springboks but pointed to 17 tries scored across the four Tests as evidence of genuine attacking progress for the All Blacks.
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Malcolm urges Scotland to use 64-26 Canada defeat as benchmark for WXV growth
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm called Saturday's heavy 64-26 WXV Global Series loss to Canada at the Hive Stadium a "benchmark" after Dave Butcher's side were outpowered by the Women's Rugby World Cup finalists despite scoring four tries.
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Mo Hunt eyes inaugural Women's Lions tour after returning from knee injury at 37
England scrum-half Natasha 'Mo' Hunt is set to return from knee ligament damage in England's WXV Global Series opener against Australia, with the 89-cap veteran already targeting a place on the inaugural British & Irish Lions Women's tour to New Zealand in 2027.
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Japan demolish USA 63-14 to reach home Pacific Nations Cup Final against Fiji
Japan secured a place in the Pacific Nations Cup Final with a commanding 63-14 victory over the USA at Osaka's Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Saturday. The Brave Blossoms will now face defending champions Fiji for the title in Tokyo.
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Kolisi silences Springbok critics ahead of All Blacks series decider in Baltimore
Siya Kolisi has brushed aside criticism of South Africa's style of play ahead of Saturday's fourth Test against the All Blacks at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, where the Springboks can seal the series with a win or draw from their current 2-1 lead.
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Fiji power past Canada 45-29 to reach third straight Pacific Nations Cup final
The Flying Fijians secured their place in another Pacific Nations Cup decider with a 45-29 semi-final victory over Canada at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka, continuing their bid for a third consecutive title.
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Salawa's 30-second charge-down try gives Fiji a flying start against Canada in PNC semi-final
Blindside flanker Kitione Salawa scored inside 30 seconds as Fiji raced to a 26-17 half-time lead over Canada in their Pacific Nations Cup semi-final at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka.
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Malcolm vows to rebuild Scotland's defensive identity after soul-crushing Six Nations collapse
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm has admitted her side lost their identity during the 2026 Women's Six Nations, conceding 267 points in five games. The 35-year-old back-row is now targeting a return to form as Scotland open their WXV Global Series campaign against Canada.
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Leicester move to secure Chessum on new deal as Quins raid Championship for cup reinforcements
Leicester Tigers are pushing to extend England lock Ollie Chessum's contract before rival clubs move in, while Harlequins boss Jason Gilmore has signed two London Scottish players ahead of the PREM Rugby Cup.
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Rennie turns to Mo'unga for All Blacks series decider as Barrett ends six-Test absence
Dave Rennie has named Richie Mo'unga at fly-half for the Greatest Rivalry series decider against the Springboks in Baltimore, ending Ruben Love's run of six consecutive starts and bringing Beauden Barrett off the bench for the first time in the Rennie era.
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Wales lose Donna Rose and two others to injury ahead of WXV Global Series opener
Wales have been dealt a triple injury blow before their WXV Global Series campaign, with 42-cap prop Donna Rose ruled out alongside Kelsie Webster and Hanna Tudor. Scrum-half Sian Jones, Savannah Picton-Powell and Nia Fajeyisan have been called up as replacements.
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Finn Russell vows to avoid past mistakes as he weighs Scotland future beyond 2027 World Cup
Finn Russell has refused to set a retirement timeline, saying he will play as long as he is enjoying the game. The Scotland fly-half has two seasons remaining on his £1m-a-year Bath contract and will be 35 by the time the 2027 World Cup in Australia concludes.
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WXV Global Series opens with World Rugby women's rankings set for major shake-up
The WXV Global Series and its Challenger tier launch an eight-week women's international window this weekend, with results capable of reshuffling the World Rugby rankings from second place all the way down to 22nd.
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Will Stuart set for first Bath appearance nine months after Achilles rupture
England prop Will Stuart is named on the bench for Bath's pre-season friendly against Bedford on Tuesday, marking his return from the Achilles tendon rupture he suffered during a Champions Cup win over Munster in December 2024.
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Brazil's Yaras target WXV Global Challenger debut with ambition and renewed squad depth
One year after their maiden Women's Rugby World Cup appearance, Brazil's Yaras enter the WXV Global Challenger Series in Hong Kong facing Hong Kong China, the Netherlands and Spain — with ACL comeback star Milena Mariano and veteran fly-half Raquel Kochhann leading their charge.
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Springbok Women name WXV squad with 2029 World Cup build in mind as Mpupha ruled out
South Africa co-coaches Franzel September and Laurian Johannes-Haupt have selected their squad for the European leg of the WXV Global Series, with captain Babalwa Latsha leading a group shaped around long-term World Cup planning. Zintle Mpupha misses out through injury, replaced by 20-year-old Naima Hlatshwayo.
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Wallaroos star Karpani backs underdog Australia to pressure England in Salford WXV opener
Eva Karpani says Australia have nothing to lose ahead of Saturday's WXV Global Series match against world champions England in Salford, with the 46-capped lock pointing to a dominant first-half set-piece display against the Red Roses at last year's Women's Rugby World Cup as proof the Wallaroos can compete.
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Scotland centre James Lang returns to Harlequins five years after title win
James Lang has re-signed with Harlequins after Edinburgh released the 31-year-old centre, who made 120 appearances for the London club between 2016 and 2021 and was part of their 2021 Premiership-winning squad.
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All Blacks can reclaim top ranking with series-levelling win over Springboks in Baltimore
The fourth and final Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Baltimore will determine who sits atop the World Rugby Rankings. A 2-2 series draw would see the All Blacks leapfrog the Springboks, who currently lead by 2.43 points.
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Lawrence eyes 2027 World Cup edge as USA face Japan in Pacific Nations Cup semi-final
USA head coach Scott Lawrence has named a 23-man squad for Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup semi-final against Japan in Osaka, a fixture that doubles as an early look at a guaranteed 2027 Rugby World Cup group-stage opponent less than 400 days away.
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