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11-man Wallabies survive Springboks fightback to extend unbeaten run to six Tests
Australia held on for a dramatic 42-38 victory over South Africa in Perth after four yellow cards reduced them to 11 men in the final quarter, extending their unbeaten run to six Tests — their longest since 2017.
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Rennie reveals Barrett was 'reluctant captain' as All Blacks lock returns without armband
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has shed light on his conversations with Scott Barrett before handing the captaincy to Ardie Savea, with the 89-Test lock named in New Zealand's 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad after a frustrating injury-interrupted absence.
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Rennie warns All Blacks of 'excellent' Wallabies after eleven-man Springboks demolition
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has praised Australia's 'emphatic' victory over the Springboks in Perth, calling it a clear warning for his side ahead of the two Bledisloe Cup Tests in October. Rennie has named a 34-man squad recalling Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell.
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Zimbabwe stun hosts Uganda to claim Rugby Africa 7s title and seal SVNS 3 spot
Zimbabwe's men's sevens side defeated Uganda 26-19 in a tense final at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds in Kampala, claiming the Rugby Africa 7s title and securing qualification for the HSBC SVNS 3 tournament.
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Barrett and Frizell return as Taylor captains All Blacks' 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad
Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell are set to play for the All Blacks for the first time in 2026 after being named in Dave Rennie's 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad. Codie Taylor will captain the side at Eden Park with Ardie Savea and Luke Jacobson both ruled out through injury.
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Kiss opens door to Suaalii at wing or fullback after 42-38 thriller over Springboks
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii made his first Test start on the wing as Australia edged South Africa 42-38, setting up two tries and prompting coach Les Kiss to declare the 23-year-old a viable option at centre, wing, and fullback.
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Wallabies schedule Bledisloe, Pumas and Ireland Tests on road to home World Cup
Rugby Australia has confirmed a packed 2027 home Test schedule for the Wallabies, including two matches against Argentina, an Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand, and a centenary fixture against Ireland in Canberra.
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Erasmus praises 'technically sharp' Wallabies after Springboks squander 25-point lead in Perth
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus lauded Les Kiss's Wallabies as a "technically sharp" side after Australia held on for a 42-38 win in Perth, having led by 25 points before four yellow cards reduced them to 11 men.
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Scott Barrett warns All Blacks they must push harder after 3-1 Springboks series defeat
Returning from a bulged disc that kept him out all season, All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has offered a candid assessment of New Zealand's set-piece struggles against South Africa, while backing the squad to grow from the bruising four-Test series.
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Fineanganofo stays with Hurricanes until 2027 in reworked Red Bulls deal to chase World Cup dream
Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo has signed a one-year NZR contract extension keeping him in New Zealand through 2027, after Newcastle Red Bulls agreed to rework their existing agreement to give the All Blacks debutant a shot at Rugby World Cup selection.
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Edinburgh's attack stuns Ulster 34-29 as Sampson's overhaul delivers instant results
Edinburgh opened their URC season with a bonus-point 34-29 win over Ulster in Belfast, scoring four tries including two sweeping team efforts that signalled a sharp break from the stuttering attack that plagued them last season.
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Former England No.8 Nick Easter emerges as head coach target for promotion-chasing Brive
Chinnor Director of Rugby Nick Easter is being pursued by unbeaten Pro D2 side Brive, who are willing to pay a release fee and want him installed as head coach alongside Director of Sport Gregory Patat.
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Wallaroos climb to seventh in world rankings after 30-10 demolition of Scotland in Edinburgh
Australia's Wallaroos rose two places to seventh in the World Rugby rankings following a commanding 30-10 win over Scotland at Hive Stadium, a result that also featured historic milestones for Michaela Leonard and Desiree Miller.
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Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup final run to be revisited in four-part documentary series
A four-part documentary titled 'All Heart: A Rugby Story' will chronicle Canada's run to the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final, where they lost 33-13 to England, with award-winning filmmaker Kathleen Jayme directing and Jay Baruchel among the executive producers.
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From club-less teen to Rassie Erasmus radar: Noah Brown's rapid rise at Brive
Six months after leaving Oxford College without a club, 19-year-old lock Noah Brown has signed for Brive in France's ProD2, attracted interest from Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus, and is targeting U20 rugby with England or South Africa.
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Deegan and Byrne ruled out with concussion as Leinster prepare to face Sharks
Leinster have lost back-row Max Deegan and fly-half Harry Byrne to concussion ahead of Saturday's United Rugby Championship tour match against the Sharks at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, following a 27-26 defeat to the Lions in Johannesburg.
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Gnecchi handed Champions Cup curtain-raiser as referee appointments confirmed for opening weekend
Gianluca Gnecchi will referee the first match of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup, Gloucester vs Bordeaux-Bèglès at Kingsholm on 16 October. The Italian official, a former rival and mentor to Andrea Piardi, leads a strong panel of appointments across the opening weekend.
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Sharks set to lose star prospect Giliomee to Bulls in swap deal after Player of the Match display
Twenty-year-old Luan Giliomee scored two tries and was named Player of the Match in the Sharks' 41-24 URC win over the Ospreys, but the full-back is set to join the Bulls imminently as part of a swap deal involving hooker Esethu Mnebelele.
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Hansen accuses rugby players of diving to manufacture stoppages after Wallabies-Boks thriller
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has condemned what he calls a growing culture of diving in rugby, warning it threatens the sport's integrity after Australia's 42-38 win over South Africa in Perth.
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Springboks score 38 points and still fall to Wallabies in Perth thriller
South Africa suffered a 42-38 defeat to Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth, scoring five tries but still losing — only the second time in their history they have conceded a Test while crossing the line that many times.
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