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Rugby Daily Digest – October 15, 2026

The latest rugby headlines, team news, match reaction, injury updates and talking points from across the sport.

Debutant set for Bledisloe baptism as Wallabies suffer cruel setback

Declan Meredith will start at No.10 in Saturday’s Sydney Test after Ben Donaldson was ruled out with a groin injury, with Harry McLaughlin-Phillips promoted to the bench.

Sydney Morning Herald • Read More »


France lose second-row bruiser ahead of Bok Nations Championship clash

INJURY UPDATE: France have suffered another major blow ahead of their Nations Championship campaign.

Rugby365 • Read More »


Wallabies coach Les Kiss makes extraordinary claim Mark Nawaqanitawase needs to ‘re-learn’ rugby union

The stunning public feedback will be music to the ears of Peter V’landys amid a circus surrounding the code-hopper’s immediate and long-term future.

7news • Read More »


Wales centre Thomas to miss Nations Championship restart

Wales centre Ben Thomas is set to miss the Nations Championship restart, but Taulupe Faletau is expected to return before November.

BBC • Read More »


Cokayne back as England face Canada threat in Toronto

England welcome back the experience of Amy Cokayne at hooker as their 41-match unbeaten run comes under serious threat away to Canada.

BBC • Read More »


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How to watch Australia v New Zealand: Live stream the Rugby League World Cup opener

Two of the three hosts get the tournament underway at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium.

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Breakout North Harbour star earns ‘dream’ Blues deal

The Blues have snapped up one of the breakout stars of the 2026 NPC season, signing North Harbour’s Rory Taylor to a two-year deal.

Rugby Pass • Read More »


Canada expect landmark victory over Red Roses – Apps

Scrum-half Olivia Apps believes the time is right for Canada to end England’s four-year unbeaten run when the teams meet on Friday

BBC • Read More »


Ben Loader: ‘Gloucester want to be a team that fights for everything’ as European champions loom

Rejuvenated and top of the Gallagher Prem, the Cherry and Whites take on the most daunting task in European rugby this Friday.

Rugby Pass • Read More »


Jibulu caps great form with new Sharks deal but Sanderson expects more

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson has confirmed that hooker Nathan Jibulu has signed a new deal to stay with the club until 2030, and he has backed the man they call Jibbernaut to secure his place in Steve Borthwick’s England squad for the Nations Championship.

Rugby Pass • Read More »


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Weekend teams

Check out the match 23s for this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup matches involving South African teams.

SA Rugby Mag • Read More »


Jamie Roberts reveals how Warren Gatland humiliated him in front of Wales squad

The former centre said the experience shaped his career after Gatland called him out in front of the entire Wales team and staff

Wales Online • Read More »


How are the Irish provinces shaping up for Europe?

BBC Sport NI assesses how the four Irish provinces are tracking before their European campaigns begin on Saturday.

BBC • Read More »


‘There’s no side in the world dominating’: Dave Rennie on the All Blacks’ high ball strategy

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has claimed that "no team in the world" is dominating the aerial battle ahead of the Wallabies rematch in Sydney.

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‘He’s been here 125 years’ — James Ryan jokes about Leo Cullen tenure as Leinster chase fifth Champions Cup title

JAMES Ryan jokes that coming to the end of Leo Cullen’s "125 years" with Leinster adds extra motivation to the dream of adding a fifth Champions Cup crown to their haul.

The Sun • Read More »

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