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Lucy Packer commits to Harlequins after England's record-extending Six Nations Grand Slam
Red Roses scrum-half Lucy Packer has signed a new deal with Harlequins, securing the 26-year-old's future at the Twickenham Stoop after she started all five matches in England's eighth consecutive Six Nations title win.
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Simionescu returns from nine-month injury lay-off in Romania's Nations Cup squad
Fullback Marius Simionescu, one of Romania's standout performers at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has been named in a 32-man squad for the Nations Cup after more than nine months out injured. New cap Iacopo Bianchi is also included, while six players miss out through injury.
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Fiji coach assures omitted Nathan Hughes the door remains open for debut
Nathan Hughes has been left out of Fiji's 32-man squad for their Nations Championship matches against Wales, England and Scotland, but interim head coach Senirusi Seruvakula has told the former England No.8 he remains in contention as injuries and form shifts are expected.
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Saracens clear Totoa Auva'a after nightclub punch missed Gus Atkinson and hit security guard
Saracens lock Totoa Auva'a will face no disciplinary action from the club or the RFU after a Chelsea nightclub altercation involving England cricketer Gus Atkinson, following the security guard's decision not to report the matter to police.
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Wales lose Tshiunza to 25-cap rule after flanker seals Sale move from Exeter
Christ Tshiunza will be unavailable for Wales next season after signing for Sale Sharks, with the 24-year-old flanker falling foul of the WRU's 25-cap selection rule. Wales head coach Steve Tandy says losing the 15-capped back-row is 'a shame'.
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Campbell targets Wallabies starting jersey after three-year Test absence
Queensland Reds fullback Jock Campbell has declared his intent to start for Australia at the Nations Championship, returning to the Wallabies setup for the first time since the 2022 end-of-year tour after a standout Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Pritchard leads new faces in Australia U20 squad to face Spain at Junior World Championship
Queensland Reds centre Treyvon Pritchard headlines a refreshed Australia U20 squad named for their Junior World Championship opener against Spain, with France-based duo Lehopoame Leota and Kingbenjamin Swerling-Finaipepe among those in line for potential debuts off the bench.
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Sullivan named Maori All Blacks captain for Japan tour in 'most honourable week of my life'
Bailyn Sullivan has been appointed captain of the Maori All Blacks for their two-game tour of Japan, with the Hurricanes back admitting the honour left him almost speechless. Coach Tamati Ellison cited Sullivan's physicality and ability to command immediate respect.
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Bell returns from Ulster sabbatical with World Cup hunger as Wallabies target Ireland opener
Angus Bell says Joe Schmidt has made winning the three July Tests non-negotiable as Australia open their 2026 Nations Championship campaign against Ireland in Sydney, with the 25-year-old prop back from a formative stint at Ulster.
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Late-bloomer Meredith earns first Wallabies call-up at 26 after years on Brumbies bench
Declan Meredith has been named in Joe Schmidt's 37-man Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship after an unlikely journey from Cairns schoolboy to Super Rugby starter, potentially becoming Schmidt's eighth different flyhalf.
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Ainsley returns to Highlanders on two-year deal after two seasons in Top 14
Tighthead prop Jermaine Ainsley has re-signed with the Highlanders on a two-year deal, rejoining the Dunedin club after two seasons with Lyon in the Top 14. The three-Test Wallaby previously made 38 appearances for the Highlanders between 2022 and 2024.
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Kitshoff warns Pollock and the Smiths are in Felix Jones' crosshairs ahead of Ellis Park clash
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff says Felix Jones' return to South Africa's coaching staff will sharpen their focus on England individuals — with Henry Pollock, Fin Smith and Marcus Smith all identified as key targets for next week's Nations Championship fixture.
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Holly Wood to referee PWR Final 86 days after giving birth to her second child
Holly Wood will take charge of Sunday's Premiership Women's Rugby Final at Twickenham Stoop just 86 days after the birth of her daughter Adaline, having also officiated throughout the Women's Rugby World Cup while concealing her pregnancy.
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Toulouse and Montpellier face 34-degree heat in Top 14 Final as France heatwave peaks
Saturday night's Top 14 Final at the Stade de France could be played in record-breaking temperatures of 34 degrees as a severe heatwave grips France, with the French government raising its national health alert to its highest level.
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Italy seek Women's Rugby World Cup revenge on South Africa in WXV Global Series
Italy will host South Africa and Japan at Stadio Omero Tognon in Fontanafredda across back-to-back September weekends in the new WXV Global Series, seeking revenge for the Springbok Women's 29-24 win that knocked the Azzurre out of last year's World Cup.
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Released by Ulster, Werner Kok signs one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls
Former Blitz Bok and 2015 World Sevens Player of the Year Werner Kok has joined Newcastle Red Bulls on a one-year deal after being released by Ulster, becoming the club's 22nd new signing ahead of next season.
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Carys Phillips becomes first daughter to follow father into Barbarians history
Wales hooker Carys Phillips has been named in the Barbarians squad to face Wales at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, making her and her father Rowland the first father-daughter pair to represent the famous invitational side.
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Wales hand four uncapped players debut call-ups for Barbarians clash at Twickenham
Steve Tandy has named four uncapped players in his Wales squad to face the Barbarians at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, with Cardiff's Rhys Barratt, Ben Warren, Ryan Woodman and Harrison Keddie all in line for first senior caps.
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Zimbabwe-born lock Landsberg leaves Lions for Exeter to chase World Cup debut
Darrien Landsberg is set to join Exeter Chiefs from the Lions on a two-year deal, with the 27-year-old lock hoping the move to Sandy Park will unlock a first Test cap for Zimbabwe ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
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Callender captains youthful Wales side with five uncapped players against Barbarians
Alex Callender returns from injury to skipper Wales against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, with head coach Sean Lynn naming five uncapped players including wingers Amy Williams and Kelsie Webster in his starting XV.
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