Rugby World Cup
Quadrennial world rugby championship.
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Fiji name ex-All Blacks consultant David Ellis as interim defence coach for Pacific Nations Cup
Fiji Rugby have appointed David Ellis, who boasts over 25 years of coaching experience including a 2011 Rugby World Cup Final run with France, as interim defence coach for the Flying Fijians ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup in Japan.
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Injury-return Taufete'e named in USA Eagles squad for Pacific Nations Cup in Japan
Hooker Joe Taufete'e, once shortlisted for World Rugby Player of the Year, has been selected in USA's 32-man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup in Japan, ending a two-year absence from Eagles duty.
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World Rugby confirms 18-match Nations Cup schedule across Europe and Hong Kong in November
World Rugby has revealed the fixture list for the second phase of the inaugural Nations Cup, with 18 matches spread across Europe and Hong Kong between November 6 and 21. Unbeaten USA and Georgia lead their respective pools heading into the decisive window.
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Springbok Women name 32-player squad to face Black Ferns in historic South Africa debut
South Africa's Springbok Women have selected a 32-player training squad for next Saturday's clash with the Black Ferns at Soweto's FNB Stadium — the first time the two sides will meet on South African soil in a Test match.
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Hong Kong China reinstate Andrew Douglas as head coach one year before Rugby World Cup debut
Hong Kong China have reversed their post-qualifying coaching decision, restoring Andrew Douglas as head coach 12 months before their Rugby World Cup debut in Australia. Logan Asplin, who held the role briefly, stays on as attack coach.
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Sonnes sets Spain on 'Spanish way' as WXV Challenger marks pivotal World Cup push
Spain head coach Régis Sonnes has outlined his vision for Las Leonas ahead of their WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong, where fixtures against Fiji, Samoa and Brazil will test his squad's readiness for a Women's Rugby World Cup 2029 qualifying campaign.
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Canada set to break North American women's rugby attendance record against England's Red Roses
Ticket sales for Canada's BMO Field clash with England's Red Roses on 16 October have already surpassed the 11,453 record for a standalone women's rugby match in North America, with vice-captain Alexandra Tessier crediting World Cup momentum for the surge in support.
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Jack Crowley ruled out until 2027 as vascular injury clouds Ireland's World Cup plans
Munster have confirmed fly-half Jack Crowley will not return until the new year after specialists ruled him out of the opening months of the 2026/27 season with a lower-limb vascular injury, raising serious questions about his place in Ireland's World Cup squad.
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Matfield insists Springboks dominated despite falling 1-0 to All Blacks in series opener
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield remains unconcerned after South Africa lost the first Test of the Greatest Rivalry series to New Zealand at Ellis Park, arguing the Boks controlled the set piece and attack but squandered three first-half scoring chances.
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Rees-Zammit targets big Bristol season with 2027 World Cup firmly in his sights
Louis Rees-Zammit says his second season at Bristol Bears is a major one, with the Wales wing determined to hit top form ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after returning from NFL stints with Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Former Brave Blossoms lock Kitagawa named Sakura Fifteen head coach ahead of WXV Global Series
Toshizumi Kitagawa, a 43-cap Japan men's international and 2011 Rugby World Cup veteran, has been appointed head coach of the Sakura Fifteen, replacing Canadian Lesley McKenzie following Japan's group-stage exit at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
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Deon Fourie set to become oldest Springbok ever at 39 years and 338 days
Stormers forward Deon Fourie, already South Africa's oldest debutant, has been named on the bench for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town. If he takes the field, the 39-year-old will surpass Victor Matfield's long-standing record as the oldest Springbok in Test history.
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Uruguay hand Rugby World Cup veteran Barreiro head coach role with 2027 in sight
Guzmán Barreiro has been appointed head coach of Uruguay's Los Teros, replacing Rodolfo Ambrósio one year out from the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The former High Performance director helped guide Uruguay to their best-ever World Cup run in 2019.
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Scotland lock McMillan retires at 29 after rejecting contract over pay and mental toll
Louise McMillan has retired from international rugby at 29 after turning down a Scotland contract that would have required a significant pay cut. The Saracens lock cited financial reality, exhaustion from combining club rugby with a full-time job, and a loss of confidence under previous coaching staff.
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Fiji Rugby opens permanent head coach search with Rugby World Cup 2027 in sight
Fiji Rugby has publicly advertised for a permanent Flying Fijians head coach, with the successful candidate contracted through to December 2027 and tasked with guiding the ninth-ranked nation at the next Rugby World Cup.
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Chile's Lucas Berti signs two-year deal with Grenoble after Montpellier exit
Scrum-half Lucas Berti, a key figure in Chile's 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification campaign, has joined ProD2 side FC Grenoble on a two-season contract after leaving Montpellier without making a Top 14 appearance.
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Mo'unga returns to All Blacks squad and backs rival Love to hold No.10 jersey
Richie Mo'unga has rejoined the All Blacks in South Africa after a two-year absence, replacing injured Billy Proctor. The 32-year-old says his immediate focus is supporting Hurricanes playmaker Ruben Love rather than reclaiming the starting No.10 role.
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Mo'unga returns and Tuipulotu captains overhauled All Blacks side to face Lions
Richie Mo'unga makes his first All Blacks appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final as Patrick Tuipulotu leads a heavily rotated squad in the final midweek fixture against the British and Irish Lions.
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Ardie Savea eyed for cross-code switch to NRL's PNG Chiefs after 2027 World Cup
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea is being linked with a move to NRL expansion side PNG Chiefs once his NZ Rugby contract expires after the 2027 World Cup, with the tax-free salaries on offer adding serious weight to the speculation.
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Walker names Fijiana XV squad for WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong
New Fijiana XV head coach Willie Walker has selected his squad for the WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong, with captain Kolora Lomani retained despite three injury absentees and Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 breakout Manuqalo Komaitai joining from Japan.
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