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Thursday, Nov 13

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Richie McCaw Drops 25kg After Switching Sports Post-Rugby Retirement

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Rugby fans are doing a double take at Richie McCaw’s latest transformation. The All Blacks icon has lost a noticeable amount of muscle since hanging up his boots, trading rugby…

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Allan Bunting departs Black Ferns following Rugby World Cup review

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There will be a new Black Ferns head coach in 2026. Director of Rugby Allan Bunting announced on Friday that he is stepping away from the team following a "thorough" review into the 2025 Rugby World Cup.

Kristin Bitter: 'I kind of had this whole new identity as a rugby player'

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Life happens. That is the phrase that bounces around the head of Kristin Bitter when she thinks about her rugby journey.

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Heaviest rugby players in 2025 – two are over 150kg

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Rugby isn’t just about speed and skill — it’s a collision of sheer power, precision, and presence. And when it comes to size, some players take things to a whole…

Dan Carter goes viral after naming the five best rugby players of all-time

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All Blacks icon Dan Carter, widely regarded as one of the greatest fly-halves in rugby history, has revealed his top five players of all time in a candid interview with Mail Online. Join the RUCK’s…

Paolo Banchero joins ownership group of Seattle rugby team

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O'Dea alum and NBA All-Star Paolo Banchero has joined the ownership group of the Seattle Seawolves. The Seawolves announced Banchero’s investment as part of his expanding sports portfolio, which includes a stake in AC Milan. “Adding Paolo…

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Perennial Rugby World Cup underdogs miss 2027, Belgium survive ugly red card

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Samoa and Belgium will clash next week for a place at the World Cup after both sides saw off Namibia and Brazil in the second round of the Final Qualification Tournament.

Late Try Sees Belgium Eliminating Brazil from Rugby World Cup Qualifying

And then there were two. The final team to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 will be either Belgium or Samoa. A late try saw Belgium eliminating Brazil from the Australia 2027 qualifying; Brazil officially cannot qualify for Rugby World Cup…

Hull FC & University of Hull Announce New Rugby League Development Partnership

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A new Rugby League development partnership between the University of Hull and Hull FC will further strengthen the city’s player pathway, creating new opportunities for student athletes to progress into the professional game.

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Rugby World Cup 2027 to be the first in over 30 years without Namibia

Rugby World Cup 2027 is to be the first tournament in more than 30 years without Namibia. The Welwitschias missed out on qualifying for the Australia host Rugby World Cup 2027 after losses to Belgium and Samoa in repechage. It means…

Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan sees positives despite roster challenges

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Seven games into his tenure as Canada rugby coach, the learning continues for Stephen Meehan.

BBC strike TV deal to show big Welsh rugby matches as returning star emerges as Wales leader

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These are your headlines on the evening of Thursday, November 13.

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Inside Gloucester Rugby's search for a new director of rugby

Current director of rugby George Skivington looks set to return to a more coaching focussed role

Brothers On Three Examines Love, Loss, And Rugby At West Point Academy

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West Point graduate Sean Mullin has made documentaries about Yogi Berra and Budweiser, but his latest is an emotional tale about the rugby brotherhood forged at Army.

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New Oldham rugby role for Mike Ford after Sean Long departure

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MIKE FORD, the hugely-experienced former cross-code coach who is currently Oldham’s managing director, is taking a “more hands-on” role as the ambitious club’s director of...

National Games rugby sevens: Hong Kong 1 win from gold – and want perfection too

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Hong Kong’s men’s rugby sevens team will play for National Games gold on Friday – and warned after Thursday’s semi-finals that they want to claim it in style.

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Ex-Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos man Matt Parcell makes surprising rugby league playing return

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FORMER Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos man Matt Parcell has made a surprise playing return to rugby league. Parcell hung up his boots at the...

Six Rugby Question on The Chase Had Everyone Baffled

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If you fancy yourself as a bit of a rugby brainbox, it’s time to prove it. The Chase has thrown up its fair share of sporting stumpers over the years, and…

The reason why FOUR nations have been banned from the Rugby World Cup

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ugh action in the past, banning nations from competing at Rugby World Cups for political, ethical, and administrative reasons. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight…

“Life after Rugby” – Marcus Smith reveals desire to be a Kicker in the NFL

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England and Harelquins star Marcus Smith has revealed a post-rugby goal of breaking into the NFL. The 45-capped England international expressed how he would love the opportunity of being an…