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Australia ended Joe Schmidt’s time as head coach with a commanding 57-10 win over Italy in Perth

Australia end Schmidt era with Italy rout

Romain Ntamack was part of the winning France side

Lamothe and Jalibert star as France beat Japan

Will Jordan was one of the try scorer for New Zealand

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

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Lancashire captain Chris Johnson reflects on their return to the Bill Beaumont County Championship Division 1 final as well as Heath's historic promotion to National Two North.

National 1 Accession Final Preview: Will Birmingham Moseley or Oundle be heading to the third tier?

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National One Play-Off Preview: Blackheath and Plymouth Albion lock horns for shot at Champ Rugby

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National Two Promotion Play-Offs: Birmingham Moseley welcome Luctonians, Tynedale host Oundle

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Birmingham Moseley look to preserve their National One status, while Tynedale, Oundle and Luctonians target a place in the third tier.

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National League Rugby: Thrills, spills and possible champions to be crowned on compelling penultimate weekend

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Women's Rugby

Springbok Women confirm 2026 Tests against USA, New Zealand, Italy and Ireland

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JAECOO becomes title partner of Premiership Women’s Rugby, with the league rebranded as JAECOO PWR from 2026/27.

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Richie Mo’unga will not be selected for the All Blacks’series against South Africa.

Richie Mo'unga to miss New Zealand's series against South Africa

Tadhg Furlong is part of Ireland's front row

Ireland restore stars for All Blacks Test

Jamie George captains the side and will earn his 113th England cap

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Rassie Erasmus explains World Rugby’s new referee protocols after Italy raised concerns over officiating against New Zealand.

Rassie Erasmus reflects on new referee protocols

Italy lock Niccolo Cannone receives a four-match ban after his red card against New Zealand in the Nations Championship.

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Saracens sign Tongan midfielder Sione Va'enuku from Ampthill ahead of the 2026/27 season

Saracens sign Sione Va'enuku ahead of 2026/27 season

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Finn Baker signs a new three-year Newcastle Red Bulls deal after making 12 first-team appearances last season.

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Finn Russell misses Scotland’s Nations Championship opener against Argentina as Tom Jordan starts at fly-half in Cordoba.

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