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Prendergast clears wrist injury to start at fly-half as Ireland face Argentina
Sam Prendergast has been passed fit to start at fly-half for Ireland against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, shaking off a wrist injury that had cast doubt over his availability for the Nations Championship clash.
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Exeter's All Black signing McLeod held back as Baxter refuses to rush debut
Rob Baxter has confirmed that new Exeter Chiefs signing Dallas McLeod will not make his debut against Bath this weekend, with the All Blacks centre eased in gradually after a non-stop season with the Crusaders and Canterbury.
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Ulster tie down five academy graduates to 2030 deals, including Stockdale and O'Toole
Ulster have secured the futures of five homegrown players until at least 2030. Ireland internationals Jacob Stockdale, Tom O'Toole, Nick Timoney, James Hume and Ethan McIlroy have all signed new deals with the province.
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Cardiff sign Harlequins lock Jonny Green to fill void left by Nott's retirement
Cardiff Rugby have signed 22-year-old Harlequins second-row Jonny Green with immediate effect, one day after George Nott announced his retirement from professional rugby to pursue a career in medical sales.
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Contepomi names 750-cap Argentina side to end three-game winless run against Ireland
Felipe Contepomi has selected an experienced Argentina XV averaging 50 caps per player for Friday's Nations Championship clash against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, with three centurions in the starting line-up as Los Pumas look to snap a three-game winless streak.
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Wales expect home clean sweep against Japan, All Blacks and Australia as World Cup countdown begins
Loosehead prop Nicky Smith says Wales expect to win all three autumn home Tests against Japan, New Zealand and Australia, with the side treating the Nations Championship campaign as the launchpad for their Rugby World Cup push in Australia next year.
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Fiji Rugby launches Latui side to strengthen pathways ahead of Europe tour
Fiji Rugby Union CEO Koli Sewabu has outlined the ambitions behind the newly formed Fiji Latui, a representative side replacing the Fijian Warriors that will face Munster Selection and Ireland A in November.
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Olympic gold medallist Woodman-Wickliffe moves into coaching at Ignite7 in Tauranga
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, the Black Ferns Sevens legend and two-time Olympic gold medallist, has been named as a Bolt Women coach at Ignite7 in Tauranga on November 7-8, less than a year after retiring from international sevens following Paris 2024.
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All Blacks prop Tu'ungafasi joins Clermont on three-month medical joker deal
Ofa Tu'ungafasi has signed a short-term contract with Top 14 side Clermont as injury cover, reuniting with former Blues teammates Harry Plummer and AJ Lam. The 68-cap All Blacks loosehead will return to the Blues ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Kenya stun Australia in golden-point extra time to claim Youth Olympics sevens gold
Kenya's Rising Lionesses defeated Australia 17-12 in extra time at the 2026 Dakar Youth Summer Olympics, with Mitchelle Chemtai's corner try sealing a historic comeback. Madagascar also made history by claiming bronze — the first Olympic medal of any kind for the nation.
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Cheika returns to Waratahs 12 years on and reveals the questions that made his decision easy
Michael Cheika has been unveiled as NSW Waratahs head coach, 12 years after guiding the club to its maiden Super Rugby title. The experienced two-code coach revealed he quickly shifted from asking whether to take the job to asking how he would do it.
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Uncapped USA U20 captain Huntley earns first Eagles call-up for November Nations Cup
Scrum-half Spencer Huntley, who captained the USA Under-20 side, has been named in a 29-man Eagles squad for November's World Rugby Nations Cup matches against Hong Kong China, Romania, and Georgia.
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Cheika reveals NRL Grand Final conversation that sealed Crichton's rugby switch
Michael Cheika approached Angus Crichton about a code switch moments after the Sydney Roosters won the NRL Grand Final, asking the three-time premiership winner what position he wanted to play. Crichton has since signed with the NSW Waratahs for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Hansen sees Crusaders' midfield exodus as chance for young talent to step up
New Crusaders head coach Scott Hansen has acknowledged the departures of David Havili, Dallas McLeod, and Braydon Ennor leave his squad thin in the midfield, but insists the void is a "massive opportunity" for a new generation to emerge ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Ryan vows All Blacks will field strongest side against Scotland despite injury crisis
Forwards coach Jason Ryan has confirmed New Zealand will select their strongest available XV for Saturday's Test at Murrayfield, with Richie Mo'unga and Ethan Blackadder the latest injury absentees joining a lengthy list that already includes captain Ardie Savea.
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Tindall warns Borthwick has painted a 'bullseye' on himself by rejecting Shaun Edwards
Mike Tindall has questioned Steve Borthwick's decision to turn down Shaun Edwards after the seven-time Six Nations-winning defence coach revealed he told Borthwick he would take 'any role' with England, even assistant kit man.
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Mitchell ruled out for entire autumn as England's injury crisis deepens ahead of Nations Championship
Alex Mitchell will miss all four of England's autumn Tests after scans confirmed a hamstring injury sustained for Northampton against Gloucester. It is the fourth hamstring problem the Lions scrum-half has suffered in 2026.
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Baxter backs Welsh regions joining Gallagher Premiership as 'simple' fix to ten-team problem
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has reiterated his support for Welsh regions crossing into the Gallagher Premiership, calling it a straightforward solution after the WRU signalled interest in leaving the United Rugby Championship for an Anglo-Welsh league.
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Blair navigates 'cagey' friendship with Townsend ahead of All Blacks clash at Murrayfield
All Blacks assistant Mike Blair has opened up on his shifting dynamic with Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend, a close friend and former colleague, as New Zealand prepare to face Scotland at Murrayfield in the Nations Championship.
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Simon Amor returns to RFU as interim head of women's performance in 2027
Former England Sevens coach Simon Amor will rejoin the Rugby Football Union as interim head of women's performance from early 2027, covering for Charlie Hayter during the British & Irish Lions Women's Tour of New Zealand.
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