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Chiefs lock in prop Jared Proffit on two-year deal through 2028
The Chiefs have re-signed front-row forward Jared Proffit until 2028, rewarding the 32-year-old Maori All Black for a career-best 2026 Super Rugby season in which he has already surpassed his previous starts tallies combined.
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Hutchison targets finals breakthrough as Australia head to Valladolid with renewed belief
Australia's sevens captain Henry Hutchison has acknowledged his side's persistent struggle to convert strong pool performances into deep finals runs, as the Wallabies Sevens prepare for the HSBC SVNS World Championship leg in Valladolid.
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Jordie Barrett hints at Leinster return to pursue elusive Champions Cup title
New Zealand midfielder Jordie Barrett has opened the door to a second stint at Leinster, saying he "might have to try to go back and win one" after watching his former club lose the Champions Cup final 41-19 to Bordeaux.
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Kenya make two squad changes ahead of World Series promotion push in Spain and France
Kenya have named a reshuffled squad for the SVNS 2 legs in Valladolid and Bordeaux, with Victor Odhiambo Mola earning his first senior call-up and Chrissant Onjwang returning from injury as the Shujaa chase promotion to the 2026-27 HSBC SVNS World Series.
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Lions assistant Redelinghuys defends Nienaber as Leinster face URC quarter-final scrutiny
Lions assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys has publicly backed Leinster defence coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of their URC quarter-final meeting, saying the South African is being unfairly blamed for Leinster's 41-19 European final defeat to Bordeaux.
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Stormers sweat on Willemse and Zas after training collision ahead of Cardiff quarter-final
Springbok centre Damian Willemse and wing Leolin Zas were sent for hospital scans after colliding at full speed during a Stormers training session, casting doubt over their availability for Saturday's URC quarter-final against Cardiff.
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MacGinty and Luatua both sign extensions to stay at Bristol Bears
Bristol Bears have secured two of their most important players, with fly-half AJ MacGinty agreeing a deal through to 2026/27 and captain Steven Luatua committing to a tenth season at Ashton Gate.
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Hann Humphreys made USA Women's XVs debut after two years away from the format
Hann Humphreys played 234 of 240 possible minutes across the Pacific Four Series despite it being their first cap for the USA Women's Eagles XV side, having spent the previous two years exclusively in the Sevens programme.
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Springbok Women name three debutants for Rugby Africa Women's Cup clash with Uganda
South Africa have confirmed their squad for Saturday's Rugby Africa Women's Cup Round 2 match against Uganda in Nairobi, with debutants Shaunique Alexander, Zethu Gcaza, and Abigail Smit all named after a 64-5 opening win over Madagascar.
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Sarah Beckett leaves Gloucester Hartpury for Sale Sharks in search of fresh challenge
Sale Sharks have signed England international Sarah Beckett from Gloucester Hartpury, making her the third Red Roses forward to join the club this summer. The 35-cap forward, who has won four Premiership Women's Rugby titles across two clubs, cited a desire for a new environment after stepping out of the England set-up.
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Western Force eliminated from Super Rugby Pacific finals despite win over Drua
Western Force beat Fijian Drua 19-15 in Perth on Saturday but were eliminated from the Super Rugby Pacific finals race after Queensland's late win over Moana Pasifika ended their season with one round remaining.
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Scott Hansen set to replace Rob Penney as Crusaders head coach in 2027
Former All Blacks assistant Scott Hansen has reportedly been appointed as the next Crusaders head coach, succeeding Rob Penney at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Hansen was relieved of his All Blacks duties in March 2026 and beat out fellow candidate Brad Mooar for the role.
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Pat Lam confirms Louis Rees-Zammit's permanent return to the wing at Bristol Bears
Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam says Louis Rees-Zammit will play as a winger going forward after the Wales international requested the positional switch himself. The 25-year-old has scored tries every time he has lined up on the wing for the Bears this season.
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All 10 Gallagher Premiership clubs pass salary cap audit as fly-halves top earnings
Every Gallagher Premiership club complied with the 2024-25 salary cap, which rose from £5m to £6.4m. Five clubs — Bristol, Exeter, Gloucester, Newcastle and Northampton — spent below the allowance, while average senior player income climbed 10% to £165,181.
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Aoife Wafer commits to Harlequins for another season after standout PWR campaign
Ireland No.8 Aoife Wafer has signed a contract extension with Harlequins after a debut season in which she scored seven tries, won 15 turnovers, and earned a second consecutive Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship nomination.
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Kienan Higgins returns to Edinburgh on one-year deal after Major League Rugby stint
Centre Kienan Higgins has rejoined Edinburgh from New England Free Jacks on a one-year contract ahead of the 2026/27 season, reuniting at Hive Stadium with his younger brother Riley, who signed a three-year deal in April.
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Jo Yapp appointed head coach of British & Irish Lions Women for 2027 New Zealand Tour
Jo Yapp, currently England Rugby's Head of Women's Pathway, has been named head coach of the British & Irish Lions Women's team for their inaugural 2027 Tour of New Zealand, beating Red Roses coach John Mitchell to the historic role.
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Baxter confirms Vintcent out for Leicester trip as Ikitau and Woodburn return to fitness
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has confirmed flanker Ross Vintcent will miss Sunday's Gallagher Premiership clash at Leicester Tigers with an ankle injury, while Len Ikitau and Ollie Woodburn are both expected to be available for the fourth-place showdown at Welford Road.
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Cardiff's Dan Thomas leads URC tackle charts ahead of Stormers quarter-final
Flanker Dan Thomas has made more tackles than any other player in the URC this season and earned Cardiff's Players' Player of the Season award. The Welsh side face the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday in their first-ever URC play-off appearance.
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Charlie Cale returns to Brumbies starting XV for Super Rugby Pacific regular-season finale
Flanker Charlie Cale is back in the Brumbies' starting lineup for their round 16 clash with Moana Pasifika after missing seven weeks with a shoulder injury. The return gives the Brumbies their first fully fit Wallabies contingent of the season at a critical moment, with a home qualifying final still within reach.
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