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Rees-Zammit dropped to bench as Kane James set for Wales debut against Argentina
Louis Rees-Zammit has been moved to the bench for Wales' Nations Championship clash with Argentina in San Juan, with Ellis Mee taking his wing spot and former England U20 back-row Kane James in line for his first cap.
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De Bruin hands Webb starting berth as Springbok Women make one change for USA rematch
South Africa head coach Swys de Bruin has named Eloise Webb at full-back for Saturday's second Test against the USA Women's Eagles in Pretoria, the only change to the starting XV that won 34-21 in Johannesburg last week.
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England name three debutants on bench as Borthwick makes minimal changes to face Fiji
Steve Borthwick has made just two changes to his England starting XV for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fiji in Liverpool, while Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Noah Caluori and George Kloska all stand by for their first caps from the bench.
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Female rugby players 69% more likely to suffer online abuse than male counterparts, World Rugby finds
World Rugby's Social Media Protection Service analysed over 440,000 posts during Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and found female players and match officials faced 69% more online abuse than men, with eight cases referred to law enforcement.
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Townsend urges Scotland to seize rare Springbok test as huge underdogs in Pretoria
Gregor Townsend has called on his Scotland squad to embrace Saturday's Nations Championship clash against world champions South Africa at Loftus Versfeld — their first away test against the Springboks in 12 years.
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Ex-Leicester head coach Bundy joins Exeter Chiefs as forwards and defence coach
Ross Bundy, who spent one season as Leicester Tigers head coach in the Premiership Women's Rugby, has been appointed as an assistant coach at Exeter Chiefs for the 2026/27 campaign, taking charge of forwards and defence.
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Fiji Rugby Union chairman demands 'return on investment' from players after Wales defeat
John Sanday, chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union board, has publicly criticised the Flying Fijians following their 39-24 loss to Wales, warning that unpaid board members expect better performances and results from well-paid players and management.
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Olympic gold medallist Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang set for France debut against Wallabies in Brisbane
Paris Olympics gold medallist and Pau winger Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang is poised to earn his first France cap against Australia in Brisbane, headlining a weekend in which several sevens stars stepped up in the fifteen-man game across multiple tournaments.
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Ireland name four debutants against Japan as Farrell overhauls starting XV
Andy Farrell has made sweeping changes to his Ireland side for Saturday's Nations Championship fixture against Japan in Newcastle, with Connacht number eight Sean Jansen among four players set to earn their first caps.
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Russell returns to Scotland XV for historic Nations Championship test in Pretoria
Finn Russell is recalled to Scotland's starting lineup for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with South Africa in Pretoria, one of three changes as Scotland chase their first-ever win on South African soil.
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Jalibert named at fullback despite calf doubt as France reshuffle for Australia test
France head coach Fabien Galthié has made seven changes for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Australia in Brisbane, with Matthieu Jalibert selected at an unfamiliar fullback role despite a calf injury that leaves his participation uncertain.
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Quesada reshuffles Italy's back three to face All Blacks after Japan defeat
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has made three changes for the round-two clash against New Zealand in Wellington, overhauling his back three after the Azzurri managed just 10 points in their opening loss to Japan.
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Former NFL draftee Cassh Maluia chases USA Eagles debut at World Rugby Nations Cup
Cassh Maluia, selected by the New England Patriots in the 2020 NFL Draft, has reinvented himself as a rugby union midfielder and is now among seven uncapped players named in the USA Eagles squad for the World Rugby Nations Cup.
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Meredith set for Wallabies debut as Schmidt laments 'curse of the 10 jersey'
Declan Meredith will win his first Wallabies cap against France in Brisbane on Saturday, stepping in at fly-half after Carter Gordon was ruled out with a calf strain. Coach Joe Schmidt admitted Noah Lolesio was briefly considered before the uncapped Brumbies playmaker was named in the starting side.
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Rennie makes five changes as Will Jordan closes in on All Blacks try record against Italy
Dave Rennie has reshuffled his All Blacks starting XV for Saturday's Test against Italy in Wellington, with Tyrel Lomax reaching his 50th cap and two uncapped players named among the reserves.
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Uncapped Meredith handed Wallabies No. 10 debut against Six Nations champions France
Declan Meredith will start at fly-half for Australia against France on Saturday, earning a debut straight into the run-on side after a breakout Super Rugby Pacific season with the ACT Brumbies. The 27-year-old steps in after Carter Gordon was ruled out with a calf strain.
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Wainiqolo's 17 defenders beaten and Jordan's try record headline Nations Championship round one stats
Fiji winger Jiuta Wainiqolo beat 17 defenders — more than double any other player — while Will Jordan's brace moved him to within two tries of the All Blacks' all-time record as the Nations Championship opened with 12 nations in action.
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Hansen urges Wallabies to relieve Carter Gordon of goal-kicking burden after Ireland defeat
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen has called on the Wallabies to take the goal-kicking duties away from Carter Gordon, describing the fly-half as a 'confidence player' who should be freed to focus on his running game after Australia's 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney.
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USA Women's Eagles make seven changes to face Springbok Women in Pretoria decider
Head coach Jack Hanratty has reshuffled his squad for the second Test against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday, after the Eagles fell 34-21 to the Springbok Women last weekend in Johannesburg.
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Llandovery College, cradle of Welsh rugby, faces closure under £1m debt
Llandovery College, which has produced more than 50 Wales internationals including George North and Alun Wyn Jones, is facing closure after accumulating £1 million in debt, with falling pupil numbers and a VAT hike compounding its financial crisis.
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