Bulls add Springboks Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar to face All Blacks
The Bulls have drafted Springboks Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar into their squad to face the All Blacks on Saturday. Both players will start on the bench after returning from international duty in Argentina.
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Welsh Rugby Union board faces calls to resign amid team reduction dispute
The Welsh Rugby Union board is facing calls to resign en masse from businesswoman Hayley Parsons. The pressure comes amid intense scrutiny over plans to reduce the number of professional teams in Wales.
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Wales rugby legend Jamie Roberts begins working in hospital emergency department
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has begun working as a doctor in the emergency department at the University Hospital of Wales, noting parallels with his rugby career.
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Prop Linda Djougang rejoins Ireland’s centrally contracted squad
Experienced prop Linda Djougang, who has earned 57 caps for Ireland, has officially rejoined the Irish Rugby Football Union’s centrally contracted programme for the 2026/27 season.
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Sky TV admits using archived drone footage of crowd before NPC rugby match
Sky TV has acknowledged using archived drone footage showing a larger crowd ahead of the Wellington v North Harbour match, which was actually attended by only a few hundred spectators in Wellington.
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Grey College set to face Paul Roos in major school rugby clash
Grey College will travel to face Paul Roos this Saturday in one of the biggest matches of the school rugby season, while the Noordvaal Cup is set to reach its semifinal stage next Tuesday.
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Scottish Rugby denies talks with Newcastle United over Murrayfield tenancy
The Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed that no discussions have taken place with Premier League club Newcastle United regarding the temporary use of Murrayfield Stadium during potential future stadium redevelopments.
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Caitlyn Halse targets strong performance ahead of Wallaroos milestone match
Wallaroos player Caitlyn Halse is aiming to make an impact during preparations in Auckland as the Australian squad prepares to face the Black Ferns ahead of the team’s historic 100th Test match.
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Former Brisbane groundskeeper Ben Gunter to start for Japan against Wallabies
Flanker Ben Gunter is set to start for Japan against Australia in Townsville, marking a unique homecoming for the former Brisbane Boys’ College groundskeeper who built his professional career in Japan.
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Cambrian Welfare RFC forced to leave clubhouse and lay off staff
Welsh club Cambrian Welfare RFC has announced it must leave its Bush Hotel clubhouse and lay off bar staff after the landlord decided to sell the building, leaving the community club searching for a new home.
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Willie Rickards appointed as new All Blacks Sevens head coach
Former player Willie Rickards, who represented the All Blacks Sevens in eight tournaments between 2006 and 2009, has been named as the team’s new head coach, succeeding Tomasi Cama.
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Townsville to host four matches during 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup
North Queensland is preparing for an unprecedented schedule of international rugby union fixtures, highlighted by Townsville hosting four matches during the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027.
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Josh Kronfeld praises Springboks’ physical dominance in contact
Former All Blacks flanker Josh Kronfeld has lauded the South African national team, stating that no other rugby side can match the Springboks’ sheer size and physical aggression in contact.
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Drone images reveal impact of drought on UK sports pitches and venues
A series of aerial and ground photographs has highlighted the severe impact of ongoing drought conditions on various cricket, football, golf, and hockey pitches across England and Wales.
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Over 250 international players set for France’s Pro D2 season
France’s second-tier Pro D2 competition is preparing for the 2026/27 season with more than 250 foreign players registered across the league’s 16 participating clubs.
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