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Argentina has appointed Shaun Edwards as its defence coach and brought former head coach Mario Ledesma back as forwards coach, strengthening Felipe Contepomi’s staff ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Australia will face New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday in the opening match of the 2026 Bledisloe Cup series, seeking to end a four-decade wait for a win at the Auckland venue.
The All Blacks have named Damian McKenzie at fly-half and Scott Barrett in the starting side for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup opener against Australia at Eden Park, with Richie Mo’unga unavailable because of injury.
New Zealand Rugby has begun High Court proceedings against the Australian Rugby League Commission, seeking to prevent Papua New Guinea’s incoming National Rugby League team from using “Chiefs” or similar names in New...
New Zealand flyhalf Richie Mo’unga and winger Fehi Fineanganofo will miss both Bledisloe Cup Tests against Australia after separate injuries, coach Dave Rennie confirmed.
World Rugby has approved changes targeting hip-drop and knee-drop tackles, introducing an explicit rule and minimum sanction for hip-drop tackles from November 1 and issuing knee-drop guidance that took effect October...
Munster Rugby and the Irish Rugby Football Union have appointed Avan Lee as the province’s interim chief executive, with Lee expected to take up the role toward the end of October.
Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Brazil have submitted a joint bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, according to the Argentine Rugby Union, proposing matches across 11 stadiums in 10 cities.
England coach Brian McDermott has named Mikey Lewis in the 23-man squad for the Rugby League World Cup, leaving out Leeds Rhinos halfback Jake Connor despite his competition-high 43 assists in the completed Super Leag...
The All Blacks say Ruben Love will undergo surgery for an ankle ligament injury and miss the remainder of 2026, ruling the flyhalf out of the team’s remaining international matches this year.
The Sydney Roosters beat the Brisbane Broncos to win the 2026 NRLW grand final, according to a photo report from Sunday’s grand-final day.
Wakefield Trinity defeated Warrington Wolves 23-10 at Old Trafford on October 3 to win the 2026 Super League Grand Final, securing the club’s first Grand Final victory and first league title since 1968.
Gloucester beat Harlequins 48-0 at Kingsholm on Saturday, scoring eight tries and keeping the visitors scoreless in a dominant Gallagher PREM performance.
The Lions beat Ospreys 35-19 at Ellis Park on October 3, 2026, scoring five second-half tries to turn a 12-10 halftime deficit into a United Rugby Championship victory.
Bath Rugby named Finn Russell at fly-half and Cameron Redpath at inside centre for Friday’s Round Two Gallagher PREM match against Exeter Chiefs, with Redpath set to make his first start of the season.
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea announced on October 2 that he has signed a one-season deal with the Blues for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, ending speculation over his next club.
The 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup is one year away, with World Rugby saying 1.3 million tickets have been secured by fans in 164 countries and announcing that the remaining available tickets would go on sale at noon AEST...
Saracens head coach Joe Shaw handled the club’s midweek media session on September 30 after director of rugby Brendan Venter did not attend, amid reports of a £5,000 fine over his absence from the Premiership preseaso...
Jack Willis won the Top 14 Player of the Year award for a second consecutive season on September 29, while reports of his international ambitions offered differing accounts of whether he remains focused on England or...
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited rugby venues in Leeds and Wakefield on September 29, meeting players and community groups before surprising Kevin Sinfield at the DIY Kitchens Stadium as he com...
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