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Canada captain fired up for Rugby World Cup clash with Pumas enforcer

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Pablo Matera overtook Agustin Creevy as the most-capped Puma of all time when Argentina played England in July 2025.

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Welsh rugby must be 'brave' to secure future - Roberts

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Former Wales and British and Irish Lions star Jamie Roberts says if there is ever a time to make a radical change in Welsh rugby, that time is now.

Welsh rugby must be 'brave' to secure future - Roberts

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Former Wales and British and Irish Lions star Jamie Roberts says if there is ever a time to make a radical change in Welsh rugby, that time is now.

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Erasmus prioritizing Springboks’ Rugby World Cup preparation over Nations Championship

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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Rassie Erasmus is inclined to prioritize South Africa’s shot at an unprecedented third successive Rugby World Cup…

Erasmus prioritizing Springboks' Rugby World Cup preparation over Nations Championship

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Rassie Erasmus is inclined to prioritize South Africa's shot at an unprecedented third successive Rugby World Cup title than the new Nations Championship next year. The world champion Springboks have just finished the year as the No. 1…

South Africa rugby star slapped with huge ban after GOUGING Welsh rival’s eye in sickening attack

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SOUTH AFRICA star Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-week ban for a sickening eye gouge. The lock attacked Wales player Alex Mann in the Springboks' 73-0 thrashing or the Dragons at the Principality last weekend. He was deemed to have…

How to watch Champions Cup rugby: TV & streaming guide for 2025-26 European Cup

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Can Bordeaux Bègles retain the title they won in Cardiff last season? (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

England rugby star Mike Brown returns to Salisbury to inspire next generation

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On Tuesday, December 2, the former England international visited Salisbury’s MLP Rugby Academy, speaking with young players about his journey from a local schoolboy to earning more than 70 England caps and winning multiple 6 Nations…

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Japan Rugby League One: Season preview – Richie Mo’unga and Brave Lupus chase historic third title in a row

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Japan Rugby League One roars back on 13 December, and the fifth edition of the competition arrives loaded with storylines, superstar signings and a heavyweight opening clash between Toshiba Brave…

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Maro Itoje and Steve Borthwick set clear ambition after 2027 Rugby World Cup draw

England captain Maro Itoje and head coach Steve Borthwick insist that their ambition is nothing short of winning the World Cup, following the announcement of the tournament draw.

No ‘fire drill’ at TNT after painful loss of Champions League and England rugby

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Broadcaster ‘absolutely gutted’ to be gazumped by Paramount but walked away from international rugby as it seeks to balance the books

No ‘fire drill’ at TNT after painful loss of Champions League and England rugby | Matt Hughes

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Broadcaster ‘absolutely gutted’ to be gazumped by Paramount but walked away from international rugby as it seeks to balance the books

Bok superstar may exit South African rugby with giant offer tabled

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Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi could finally move to Japan Rugby League One, where he is believed to be a target for Kobelco Kobe Steelers, nearly three years after turning down a move to Tokyo Sungoliaths.

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Frederic Michalak to quit rugby union for surprising NRL gig

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Racing 92 assistant coach Frederic Michalak will leave the club at the end of the season in order to make a switch to rugby league with the NRL's Cronulla Sharks.

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Siya Kolisi backs Rassie Erasmus’s rotation policy with Rugby World Cup 2027 in mind

Siya Kolisi says Rassie Erasmus's rotation policy had increased his chances of trying for a record third successive Rugby World Cup crown.

Celtic Challenge clash moved to Cardiff Arms Park for 'celebration' of women's rugby in Wales

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Gwalia Lightning and Brython Thunder’s Celtic Challenge clash has been moved to Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday 27 December.

Facts and Tidbits following Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw

Having taken place in Australia on Wednesday, December 03, the draw confirmed the six pools for the next Men’s Rugby World Cup. A range of facts and tidbits have arisen following the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw. This article goes over some…

Salisbury Rugby Club's women produce remarkable second half comeback win

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The ladies took on Bath University and produced a remarkable second half comeback to seal consecutive wins with the final score Bath 20 - 25 Salisbury.

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New RPR: Prem Clubs looking to capitalise on England momentum in Europe – Rugby Analyst

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the RugbyAnalyst to reflect on the final Autumn Nations Series before next year’s Nations Championship commences, and how Prem Rugby clubs can…

‘Some skills I would have learned in policing are rugby translatable’ – Clayton McMillan on bringing life lessons to Munster

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Clayton McMillan is a big man with a serious demeanour, who speaks with an impassive face and chooses every word carefully.