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Scarlets release South African flanker Jarrod Taylor after 44 appearances
Jarrod Taylor has departed the Scarlets at the end of his contract following two and a half years with the Welsh region. Interim director of rugby Nigel Davies cited squad balance and the management of overseas positions as the key factors behind the decision.
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Argentina tighthead Eduardo Bello leads Ulster's triple signing ahead of new URC season
Ulster have announced three new signings, headlined by 26-cap Argentina tighthead Eduardo Bello, who joins on a one-year deal from Newcastle Red Bulls. Irish-qualified prop Keynan Knox and Connacht back-three player Chay Mullins complete the recruitment drive.
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Nacewa 'absolutely surprised' Leinster released all-time top try-scorer Lowe before URC Final
Leinster legend Isa Nacewa has admitted he is surprised the club did not retain James Lowe, their all-time leading try-scorer, who will leave for Japan after Friday's URC Grand Final against the Bulls at Croke Park.
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Le Roux warns Leinster that Bulls have buried Grand Final demons under Ackermann
Willie le Roux insists the Bulls have moved on from their 32-7 URC Grand Final thrashing by Leinster at Croke Park, but acknowledges that facing a Jacques Nienaber-coached defence remains a formidable challenge.
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Piardi set to referee fourth straight URC final as Leinster injury doubts cloud Bulls rematch
Italian official Andrea Piardi will become the first referee to take charge of four consecutive URC Grand Finals when Leinster host the Bulls at Croke Park on Friday, with captain Caelan Doris and hooker Dan Sheehan both racing to be fit.
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Andrews leaves Sale Sharks to join Lions as they build for Champions Cup rugby
Lock Hyron Andrews will end his two-year stint at Sale Sharks and return to South Africa, signing with the Lions ahead of their first Champions Cup campaign. The 30-year-old replaces Raynard Roets, who is departing for Biarritz.
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Scottish Rugby expands women's contracts to 47 as 15 players return home for 2026/27
Scottish Rugby has unveiled its women's contracting model for 2026/27, growing the contracted player pool from 35 to 47, with 35 of those now based in Scotland — up from just 18 the previous season.
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Leinster shed 5,700 fans per match as Bordeaux-Bègles dominate European attendance figures
A new report on regular-season attendances across the Top 14, URC and Premiership reveals Bordeaux-Bègles averaging nearly 35,000 per game, while Leinster and the Bulls record the steepest crowd declines in European club rugby.
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Calf injury rules Keiron Assiratti out of Wales' Nations Championship tour
Cardiff tighthead prop Keiron Assiratti has been withdrawn from Steve Tandy's Wales squad after suffering a calf injury in Cardiff's URC quarter-final defeat to the Stormers, ruling him out of July fixtures against Fiji, Argentina, and South Africa.
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Ackermann handed three-match ban after red card mars Stormers' URC semi-final exit
Stormers No.8 Ruan Ackermann has been suspended for three matches after his red card in the 21-12 URC semi-final defeat to Leinster, ruling him out of the Currie Cup's opening rounds. A guilty plea and clean record halved the original six-week sanction.
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Ospreys sign Wallaby centre Foketi days after securing fellow international Wright
The Ospreys have confirmed the signing of Australia international Lalakai Foketi, their second Wallaby recruit in under a week. The experienced centre joins from the Chiefs, where he provided three try assists in their Super Rugby semi-final win over the Crusaders.
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Finn Russell misses third straight game as Bath name side for Exeter semi-final
Scotland and Lions fly-half Finn Russell remains sidelined by a calf injury and will miss Bath's Premiership play-off semi-final against Exeter at The Rec on Saturday. Santi Carreras starts again at ten, partnered by captain Ben Spencer.
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Edinburgh confirm seven Scotland internationals including Rollie and Orr for 2026/27
Edinburgh Rugby have secured seven Scotland internationals ahead of next season, headlined by 86-cap full-back Chloe Rollie returning from French rugby and Emma Orr coming back to Scotland.
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Ospreys sign former Wallabies captain Liam Wright to replace departing Jac Morgan
The Ospreys have recruited Australia international Liam Wright, 28, from the Queensland Reds to fill the back-row void left by Wales captain Jac Morgan, who is joining Gloucester this summer.
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Former Lions star Jared Payne joins Munster as defence coach on two-year deal
Munster have completed their coaching staff for next season by appointing former Ulster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions back Jared Payne as defence coach. Mossy Lawler has also signed a two-year contract extension to work alongside Payne in overseeing the backline and attack.
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James Lowe to leave Leinster after nine years and 101 appearances
Leinster have confirmed James Lowe will depart at the end of the season after nine years and 101 appearances, with the Ireland wing set to join Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's Rugby League One. His exit also ends his international career.
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Furbank targets second title medal in Northampton farewell before Harlequins move
George Furbank will make his final appearance at Franklin's Gardens on Friday when Northampton host Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs, with the departing captain chasing a second league winners medal before joining Harlequins next season.
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Ulster sign injury-hit Argentine prop Bello on one-year deal despite two-year absence
Ulster have secured tighthead Eduardo Bello from Newcastle Red Bulls on a one-year contract, with the Argentine international returning from an ACL injury that has kept him sidelined since the 2024 Rugby Championship.
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Steyn admits Bulls 'wanted it more' as Glasgow squander 18-point URC semi-final lead
Kyle Steyn described Glasgow Warriors as devastated after they surrendered a 21-3 lead to lose 22-21 to the Bulls at Murrayfield, ending their URC title defence at the semi-final stage for the second consecutive season.
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Leinster edge Stormers 20-11 to reach URC Final as tunnel brawl overshadows semi
Leinster secured a 20-11 victory over the Stormers in their URC semi-final at the Aviva Stadium, booking a place in the Grand Final — but the match was overshadowed by a mass tunnel confrontation at halftime involving players from both sides.
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