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Dillon Lewis ends two-year Wales exile after Dragons move reignites his international ambitions
Tighthead prop Dillon Lewis has been recalled to Steve Tandy's Wales squad after more than two years out of the international picture, with the 57-cap forward crediting his move from Harlequins to Dragons as the catalyst for his return.
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Canada name six uncapped players in 32-man Nations Cup squad as Ardron and Rumball return
Stephen Meehan has selected six potential debutants alongside returning veterans Tyler Ardron and Lucas Rumball for Canada's Nations Cup campaign, which opens against Spain in Edmonton on July 4.
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Jamie George leads England into gruelling three-continent Nations Championship tour
England depart on Wednesday for a 25,000-mile summer tour spanning South Africa, England and Argentina, with Jamie George captaining the side after Maro Itoje's rest. Defence coach Richard Wigglesworth insists the logistical challenge will not serve as an excuse.
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WRU targets two Welsh teams in Premiership Women's Rugby from 2027/28 season
Welsh Rugby Union director of women's rugby Nadine Griffiths has confirmed expressions of interest have been submitted for Brython Thunder and Gwalia Lightning to join Premiership Women's Rugby, with a potential 15-team competition planned from 2027/28.
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Contepomi names five uncapped players in Argentina squad as 91-cap Lavanini misses Nations Championship
Felipe Contepomi has selected five uncapped players in a 34-man Argentina squad for Nations Championship Tests against Scotland, Wales and England, while 91-cap lock Tomás Lavanini and former first-choice scrum-half Gonzalo Bertranou are notable absentees.
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Demi Kennewell retires from Australian Sevens as a world champion after decade of service
Demi Kennewell has confirmed her retirement from the Australian Women's Sevens after a 10-year career that included 13 SVNS Series titles, a Rugby Sevens World Cup gold medal, and a 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championship triumph.
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Queensland Reds complete Cotter's coaching staff with Blues and Leicester Tigers recruits
The Queensland Reds have finalised Vern Cotter's coaching ticket by signing Peter Hewat from Leicester Tigers and Craig McGrath from the Blues on two-year deals, with the new group set to assemble ahead of September's Super Rugby AUS competition.
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Wallabies target Ireland to end seven-month hangover from winless European tour
Australia host Ireland in a sellout Nations Championship Test in Sydney on July 4, with Allan Alaalatoa and recalled fullback Jock Campbell among those determined to atone for last November's four-match winless tour of Europe.
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Savea embraces All Blacks captaincy with a vision that goes beyond winning
Ardie Savea has been officially unveiled as All Blacks captain, succeeding Scott Barrett and becoming only the second Pasifika player to lead New Zealand. The 32-year-old says true success means connecting with teammates and making them better, not just lifting trophies.
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Moana Pasifika axed from 2027 Super Rugby Pacific after NZR finds no viable financial solution
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Moana Pasifika will not compete in the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season after failing to secure a credible business plan or the NZ$15 million in committed capital required to sustain a franchise.
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Black Ferns confirm full 2026 schedule with free exhibition match in Upper Hutt
New Zealand have finalised their expanded 2026 international calendar, headlined by a free-to-attend exhibition match against the Black Ferns XV on August 14 in Upper Hutt, before a European WXV tour culminating at Twickenham.
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Reuben Logan rejects England and Wales to chase Scotland dream despite funeral plea
Reuben Logan, son of BBC presenter Gabby Logan and Scotland rugby legend Kenny Logan, has committed to representing Scotland after turning down both England and Wales. The Sale Sharks flanker was even approached about switching allegiance at his grandfather Terry Yorath's funeral.
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Erasmus likens England's Pollock to Kolisi ahead of Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has compared 21-year-old England flanker Henry Pollock to Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, calling his recent output 'exceptional' as the two sides prepare to meet at Ellis Park on 5 July.
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Sale Sharks sign Harlequins' Freya Aucken after 81 appearances for West London club
Sale Sharks have signed versatile back Freya Aucken from Harlequins, where she made 81 appearances across five seasons. Head coach Tom Hudson called the 24-year-old, who can play wing or scrum-half, one of the PWR's most underrated players.
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Dupont absent as Galthié names 33-man France squad for southern hemisphere tour
Fabien Galthié has named a 33-man France squad for Nations Championship fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Japan next month. Antoine Dupont is not yet included, with Toulouse and Montpellier still to contest the Top 14 final.
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Arata and Leindekar headline Uruguay's Nations Cup absentees as Teros name depleted squad
Uruguay have named a 33-man squad for the World Rugby Nations Cup without Castres scrum-half Santiago Arata, captain Manuel Leindekar and several other first-choice starters, though four uncapped sevens players earn call-ups.
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Injury-hit Vunivalu set to rejoin rugby league with Hull after La Rochelle release
Suliasi Vunivalu, released by Top 14 side La Rochelle after rupturing his ACL in December, is in advanced talks to join Super League club Hull — his first return to rugby league in six years.
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Red Roses secure four-year contract framework with RFU after becoming world champions
The RFU and England's Red Roses have agreed a new contract framework running from 2026 to 2030, guaranteeing at least 32 full-time contracts, enhanced pay, and a Women's Rugby World Cup selection bonus.
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Bath part ways with attack coach Gleeson after one season as Prendergast circles
Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of backs and attack coach Martin Gleeson after just one season at the club. Mike Prendergast is strongly tipped to succeed him, with former Bath star Mike Catt also in the frame.
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Axed by Springboks, De Klerk lands Barbarians call to face Wales at Twickenham
Faf de Klerk has been named in the Barbarians squad to face Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, just days after the 34-year-old scrum-half was left out of Rassie Erasmus' 46-man Springboks squad for the Nations Championship.
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