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All 15 Fiji starters share a Fijian Drua connection ahead of PNC Final against Japan
Eighteen of Fiji's 23-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup Final against Japan in Tokyo currently play for the Fijian Drua, with every one of the 15 starters either active at the Super Rugby Pacific club or a former player.
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Japan target first Pacific Nations Cup title in Tokyo final against reigning champions Fiji
Japan host Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup Final at Tokyo's Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium on Saturday, with assistant coach Neil Hatley calling the trophy an "absolute priority" as the Brave Blossoms seek to end Fiji's two-year reign.
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Leinster name 41-man squad for South Africa tour to open URC title defence
URC champions Leinster have selected a 41-man squad for their opening two rounds in South Africa, with three uncapped players and returning signings Joey Carbery and Peter Dooley among those heading to face the Lions and Sharks.
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Canada coach Rouet builds PWR bridges as 25 internationals anchor national team's rise
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet is actively cultivating ties with Premiership Women's Rugby clubs, where 25 of his internationals are contracted, arguing the arrangement is a "win-win" that underpins the national team's growth ahead of a WXV clash with England.
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Canada can reclaim second in World Rugby rankings by ending England's 39-match winning run
The second weekend of WXV Global Series action brings a rematch of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final at Sandy Park, where Canada can leapfrog New Zealand into second place — but only if England suffer their first defeat in 39 matches.
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Record Baltimore crowd of 68,000 signals America is ready for Rugby World Cup 2031
A near sell-out crowd of 68,173 at M&T Bank Stadium — the largest ever for a rugby match in the United States — watched New Zealand face South Africa in the final Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test, offering World Rugby a promising blueprint five years out from hosting the men's Rugby World Cup.
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Finn Russell returns to Bath starting line-up for Glasgow Warriors pre-season test
Scotland and Lions fly-half Finn Russell starts for Bath against his former club Glasgow Warriors at Old Anniesland on Friday, with the Gallagher Premiership season just one week away.
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Jemima Adams Verling earns Test debut as Ireland name squad for WXV opener against USA
The 20-year-old Connacht back-row forward is the only uncapped player in Scott Bemand's matchday squad for Ireland's WXV Global Series 2026 fixture against the USA Women's Eagles at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday.
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Canada prop Kassil banned three matches after red card in WXV Global Series opener against Scotland
Brittany Kassil has been handed a three-match ban following her red card for dangerous tackling in Canada's 64-26 win over Scotland. The 35-year-old loosehead prop will miss fixtures against England, France and a home Test, though the ban can be reduced to two matches.
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Lloyd Williams reverses retirement to re-sign with Worcester four months after hanging up his boots
Former Wales scrum-half Lloyd Williams has signed a new deal with Worcester Warriors just four months after announcing his retirement. The 36-year-old, who earned 32 caps for Wales, is available for selection immediately.
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Achilles injury rules Ireland lock Sam Monaghan out of entire WXV Global Series
Former Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan has been ruled out of the WXV Global Series with an Achilles injury, missing home Tests against the USA and Japan as well as the tour fixture against South Africa in Cape Town.
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URC moves team-announcement deadline to Thursday in bid to boost league profile
The United Rugby Championship will require clubs to name their squads by 2pm on Thursdays from the 2026/27 season, a rule change that echoes the controversy sparked by Rassie Erasmus's late lineup switches during the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series.
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Italy name experienced squad as Sciamanna begins WXV tenure against Japan
Plinio Sciamanna selects a seasoned Azzurre side for his debut as Italy head coach, facing Japan in Saturday's WXV Global Series opener at Stadio Omero Tognon — a fixture that also marks Toshizumi Kitagawa's first match in charge of the Sakura Fifteen.
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Fijiana stun Spain with three tries in 13 minutes to make history at WXV Global Series Challenger
Fiji's women overturned a deficit in the final 13 minutes to beat Spain 38-32 at the WXV Global Series Challenger — their first-ever victory over Las Leonas — with tries from Nabura, Nailolo and Adi Tove sealing a landmark result.
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Piper Duck on how Mary Fowler's 'growth over outcome' mantra is shaping Wallaroos ahead of France clash
Wallaroos loose forward Piper Duck says a visit from Matilda Mary Fowler in Manchester left a lasting impression on the squad, with her 'growth over outcome' philosophy now central to Australia's preparations for their first-ever match on French soil against Les Bleues.
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Rotherham Titans embrace sweeping transformation for first Championship return in eight years
Rotherham Titans are overhauling Clifton Lane from the ground up as they prepare for their first Championship season in eight years, with director of rugby Harvey Biljon overseeing a 90-degree pitch rotation, new stands, and upgraded facilities.
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Black Ferns captain Ponsonby braced for 'enemies on the field' reunion with Scotland club teammates
New Zealand skipper Georgia Ponsonby will face her former Trailfinders Women teammates Emma Wassell and Rachel Malcolm when the Black Ferns meet Scotland at the Hive on Saturday, in what she describes as a 'weird but funny' reunion.
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Springboks face Fiji in RWC 2027 warm-up as three-peat bid takes shape
South Africa and Fiji will meet at Polytec Stadium in Gosford on 18 September 2027, a fortnight before the Springboks open their Rugby World Cup title defence against Italy in Adelaide.
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USA Eagles target best performance of Pacific Nations Cup campaign against Canada in Tokyo
The USA Eagles face Canada in Tokyo's Pacific Nations Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, looking to regroup after a 63-14 defeat to Japan. Assistant coach Nathan Grey says the squad has embraced the lessons from that loss as they build toward Rugby World Cup 2027.
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ACL-sidelined Australia Sevens co-captain Paterson signs new deal and targets October return
Henry Paterson, Australia Men's Sevens co-captain, has signed a contract extension after 12 months out with an ACL rupture and is targeting a comeback at the Kick On Sevens in Sydney on October 16. Rising stars Jayden Blake and Ethan McFarland have also earned new deals.
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