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Selknam supply 32 of 37 as Chile name Nations Cup squad for July window

Pablo Lemoine has named Chile's 37-man squad for the July 2026 Nations Cup window, with 32 players drawn from Super Rugby Americas franchise Selknam. Racing 92 hooker Diego Escobar returns after missing the Cóndores' 34-19 defeat to Italy.

Rugby Jun 28

Ellis Genge targeted by French and Japanese clubs ahead of 2025 Rugby World Cup

England loosehead Ellis Genge is attracting serious interest from Top 14 and Japan Rugby League One clubs, with a move likely to follow the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia. The Bristol Bears prop, who has 80 England caps, signed a long-term deal at Ashton Gate as recently as September 2024.

Rugby Jun 28

Jorgensen backs Wallabies to end six-year drought against Ireland in Sydney

Australia host Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Sydney next Saturday, looking to snap a five-Test losing streak against the world No.3 side. Utility back Max Jorgensen says the Wallabies need no special plan — just their own game.

Rugby Jun 28

NZR CEO Lancaster outlines how Anzac Day Bledisloe Tests will reshape Super Rugby Pacific

New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster has explained how the newly announced Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Tests at Suncorp Stadium in 2027, 2029, and 2031 will be accommodated within the Super Rugby Pacific calendar, with a bye round planned to protect preparation time for both nations.

Rugby Jun 28

Wallabies and All Blacks to launch Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup tradition at Brisbane from 2027

Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed an Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test match in 2027, 2029, and 2031, with all three fixtures to be held at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, backed by the Queensland Government.

Rugby Jun 27

Stade Toulousain claim record 25th Top 14 title after storm delay against Montpellier

Stade Toulousain defeated Montpellier 28–20 in a final interrupted by a thunderstorm to lift a record 25th Bouclier de Brennus. Peato Mauvaka scored twice and Romain Ntamack controlled the game throughout as Toulouse held firm despite a late Montpellier fightback.

Rugby Jun 27

Tandy hails 'brilliant hit-out' as Wales edge Barbarians 33-31 and North bids farewell with two tries

Wales head coach Steve Tandy praised a hard-fought 33-31 win over the Barbarians as ideal preparation for their Nations Championship opener against Fiji, while George North marked an emotional final appearance with two second-half tries.

Rugby Jun 27

Scottish rugby greats gather in Edinburgh to celebrate the life of Scott Hastings

Hundreds of players, family, and friends gathered at George Watson's College in Edinburgh to honour British and Irish Lions centre Scott Hastings, who died on 17 May aged 61 following complications from cancer treatment.

Rugby Jun 27

Wales edge Barbarians 33-31 as George North scores twice in farewell appearance

Wales secured back-to-back victories for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a 33-31 win over the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, as retiring George North signed off with a try double against the nation he represented 121 times.

Rugby Jun 27

Lightning forces abandonment of New Zealand U20 vs Japan U20 with Baby Blacks leading 38-21

New Zealand's World Rugby U20 Championship Pool B match against Japan in Kutaisi was abandoned due to lightning strikes near the AIA Arena. World Rugby confirmed the final score stands at 38-21 to New Zealand.

Rugby Jun 27

De Bruin names 22 World Cup veterans in Springbok Women squad to face USA Eagles

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has selected a 30-player squad for a two-Test series against the USA Women's Eagles, with 22 players returning from the side that reached the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-finals.

Rugby Jun 27

Sale's Perris-Redding named USA Eagles captain for historic first tour of South Africa

George Perris-Redding will skipper the USA Women's Eagles on their first-ever tour of South Africa, stepping up after regular captain Erica Jarrell-Searcy was ruled unavailable for the two-Test series in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Rugby Jun 27

Jamie George calls Saracens team-mate Auvaa 'immature' after nightclub punch struck cricket security guard

England hooker Jamie George has publicly criticised Saracens academy player Totoa Auvaa, calling the 21-year-old Samoan 'immature' following a nightclub incident in which Auvaa threw a punch that struck an ECB security guard, indirectly forcing cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson to miss an England Test.

Rugby Jun 27

Qoro masterclass seals Fijiana Drua fifth straight Super Rugby Women's finals berth

Flyhalf Varanisese Qoro scored a try and set up two more as Fijiana Drua demolished Queensland 50-17 at Ballymore Stadium on Saturday, securing a top-four finish and keeping alive their hopes of a first minor premiership since 2022.

Rugby Jun 27

Ruby Tui returns for Barbarians after year away but keeps future plans open

Ruby Tui lines up for the Barbarians against Wales on Saturday in what she calls her first 'public appearance' in almost a year, after being left out of New Zealand's Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 squad. The 34-year-old wing says she will decide on her next move only after stepping back onto the pitch.

Rugby Jun 27

Aaron Smith hails Dave Rennie's 'straight and direct' style as All Blacks rebuild begins

Veteran halfback Aaron Smith, who played under Dave Rennie at New Zealand U20 and Manawatu level, says the new All Blacks head coach's attacking philosophy and transparent communication set him apart from his peers.

Rugby Jun 27

Georgia stun New Zealand U20s in warm-up as Junior World Championship looms

Georgia edged New Zealand 22-19 in a pre-tournament hitout ahead of the World Rugby Junior Championship, with All Blacks coach Kane Jury prioritising new combinations over the result after a mixed Under-20 Rugby Championship campaign in South Africa.

Rugby Jun 27

Hardy warns Wales that snubbed Springbok De Klerk has a point to prove against them

Kieran Hardy believes Faf de Klerk will arrive at Allianz Stadium with a chip on his shoulder after missing out on South Africa's Nations Championship squad, making Saturday's Barbarians clash a personal audition for the veteran scrum-half.

Rugby Jun 26

Grand Slam architect Philip Doyle, trailblazer for Ireland Women's rugby, dies at 61

Philip Doyle, the coach who guided Ireland Women to a Six Nations Grand Slam in 2013 and their first-ever victory over the Black Ferns at the 2014 Rugby World Cup, has died aged 61. Blackrock College RFC, where he played and coached for decades, announced his passing.

Rugby Jun 26

Georgia name 40-man Nations Cup squad with Niniashvili and five uncapped debutants

Georgia have announced a 40-man squad for the opening three rounds of the Nations Cup in South America, with La Rochelle wing Davit Niniashvili and Exeter prop Bachuki Tchumbadze among the headline names under new head coach Pierre-Henri Broncan.

Rugby Jun 26