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Munster left out of URC Elite XV for first time as South African sides dominate
Munster Rugby are absent from the URC's end-of-season Dream Team, the Elite XV, for the first time since the competition launched in 2021. The Stormers and Bulls lead the way with three representatives each, while Ulster, Connacht, Glasgow and the Lions each contribute two.
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PWR Cup 2026/27 groups and fixtures confirmed as Saracens begin title defence
Premiership Women's Rugby has confirmed the group-stage draw and fixture schedule for the 2026/27 PWR Cup. The competition begins in mid-September, with defending champions Saracens placed in Pool A alongside Exeter Chiefs, Sale Sharks, Loughborough Lightning and Leicester Tigers.
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Jalibert calf injury leaves Bordeaux-Bègles without key man for Top 14 survival decider
France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert has been ruled out of Bordeaux-Bègles' final Top 14 regular-season match against Clermont-Auvergne on 6 June, after picking up a calf injury. The reigning Champions Cup holders must avoid defeat to secure a play-off berth.
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Venner scores her 12th try as Gloucester Hartpury lose unbeaten record but secure home semi-final
Gloucester Hartpury's unbeaten run in the Premiership Women's Rugby ended with a 41-39 defeat to Trailfinders Women in Round 17, but the result still leaves them top of the table and hosting their semi-final — which will be a rematch against Trailfinders.
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Darcy Graham returns to sevens after eight years for GB's survival push in Bordeaux
Scotland's record try-scorer Darcy Graham has been called up by GB Sevens for this weekend's SVNS Championship event in Bordeaux, where the side must finish in the top eight to secure their place in the top tier of international sevens rugby.
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Scott Cummings warns Glasgow not to lean on 2024 URC final win over Bulls
Glasgow Warriors lock Scott Cummings has played down the significance of the club's 2024 United Rugby Championship final victory over the Bulls ahead of Saturday's URC semi-final at Murrayfield, warning the South African side will use that defeat as motivation.
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Retallick, Savea and Rennie chase Japan Rugby League One title with Kobe Steelers
Kobelco Kobe Steelers enter Sunday's Japan Rugby League One final against Kubota Spears as heavy favourites, with All Blacks veterans Brodie Retallick and Ardie Savea and outgoing coach Dave Rennie seeking a rare piece of club silverware at Tokyo's National Stadium.
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Crusaders hand uncapped Gus Brown a debut as prop injuries mount before Blues qualifier
Fletcher Newell's knee injury — the fourth prop to join the Crusaders' casualty list — has opened the door for 22-year-old Gus Brown to make his senior debut off the bench in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the Blues.
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Daugunu shifts to inside centre as Reds prepare for Chiefs qualifying final
Queensland's Reds have moved versatile Wallaby Filipo Daugunu to inside centre to cover the injured Hunter Paisami ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Flanker Fraser McReight will captain the side for his 100th Reds appearance.
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Blues face Crusaders in Christchurch qualifying final without Barrett, Papali'i and Eklund
The Blues travel to Christchurch for their 2026 Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the Crusaders missing Beauden Barrett (quad), Dalton Papali'i and Kurt Eklund, though they have named five All Blacks in their starting XV.
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Hurricanes welcome back Barrett brothers for Brumbies qualifying final in Wellington
The Hurricanes will be without three key players for Friday's Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the Brumbies in Wellington, but head coach Clark Laidlaw has welcomed back co-captains Jordie and Du'Plessis Kirifi alongside six survivors from last week's heavy loss to the Crusaders.
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Larkham names Reimer in starting lineup as Brumbies prepare for Hurricanes qualifying final
Stephen Larkham has made two changes to his Brumbies side for the Super Rugby qualifying final in Wellington, promoting Luke Reimer to No.7 and handing Lachlan Lonergan the starting hooker role ahead of Billy Pollard.
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Nienaber questions his future at Leinster after 'deal with the devil' media storm
Jacques Nienaber has cast serious doubt over his future at Leinster, saying he does not feel valued at the club and acknowledging he may not see out his contract to 2027 following sustained criticism of his defensive system.
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No NZR contract on the table as Fineanganofo's future remains unresolved
New Zealand Rugby has not placed a contract in front of Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo, and will only enter negotiations with Newcastle Red Bulls if the 23-year-old's representatives formally request a release.
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Bath Rugby's first Cup-winning captain Roger Spurrell dies aged 71
Roger Spurrell, the flanker who captained Bath to their first two John Player Cup victories in 1984 and 1985, has died aged 71. A Hall of Fame inductee, Spurrell made 206 appearances for the club and is credited with laying the foundations of Bath's dominant era.
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Curry and Jibulu return as Sanderson considers Roebuck at centre again for Sale finale
Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson has confirmed that England flanker Tom Curry and hooker Nathan Jibulu will return to the squad for Saturday's final Gallagher Premiership match against Bristol Bears, while hinting that Tom Roebuck could again start at outside centre.
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Ellie Kildunne to leave Harlequins after five years and 52 tries
England full-back Ellie Kildunne will depart Harlequins at the end of the 2025/26 Premiership Women's Rugby season. The 26-year-old, who scored 52 tries in 60 appearances since joining in 2021, said she is 'gutted to be leaving' the Twickenham Stoop.
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Skivington praises Byrne's attitude as Gloucester exit and Perpignan move edges closer
Gloucester head coach George Skivington has declined to comment on Ross Byrne's reported move to French Top 14 club Perpignan, but praised the Ireland fly-half for his professionalism despite being frozen out of the first-team picture since February.
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Camborne captain Matavesi set to become club's first major international in over 70 years
Sam Matavesi has been named in Fiji's 32-man squad for the inaugural Nations Championship, where they face Wales, England and Scotland in July. If capped, the 34-year-old hooker will be the first Camborne player to represent a major rugby nation since Phillip John Collins earned three England caps in 1952.
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Knee injury rules Nadine Roos out of South Africa's July Test series against USA Women
Three-time SA Women's Rugby Player of the Year Nadine Roos will miss South Africa's two-match home Test series against the USA Women's Eagles in July after sustaining a knee injury during HSBC SVNS 2 action in March.
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