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Rugby Daily Digest – October 17, 2026

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

Canada player ratings v Red Roses in Toronto | WXV Global Series 2026

Canada have ended England’s unbeaten 39-match, six-year streak in stunning fashion with a 24-21 victory in Toronto.

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Lions forward Andrews dies suddenly ahead of match in France

Lions player Hyron Andrews has died suddenly in France, where the team were preparing for a Champions Cup fixture.

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All Blacks thump Wallabies in Sydney to extend Bledisloe Cup streak to 13 matches

New Zealand rode a first-half try blitz to a 43-21 victory over ‌Australia on Saturday, extending their win streak over their rivals to 13 matches.

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‘I take full responsibility’: France coach speaks out after 81-12 defeat

France have not suffered a defeat like Saturday’s 81-12 thrashing by the Black Ferns in Hamilton for three decades.

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Dead Lions rugby player named as heartbreaking statement released

The 31-year-old previously played for the Sharks, before spending two years with Sale in the Gallagher Prem

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Bordeaux only manage to keep pace with Gloucester in Champions Cup thriller

A brace by Will Trenholm was not enough to prevent Gloucester from falling agonisingly short of downing Champions Cup holders Bordeaux following a thrilling 36-36 draw.

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Eight-try Australia send Scotland to eighth straight defeat

Scotland suffer a chastening eight-try defeat by Australia in their WXV Global Series match in Sydney.

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Jac Morgan call questioned and Dewi Lake injured as bolter makes late run for Wales squad

Jac Morgan impresses as Dewi Lake suffers an injury scare, while Deian Gwynne strengthens his case for a Wales call-up ahead of Tuesday’s squad announcement

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Clayton McMillan reveals how Munster plan to honour Anthony Foley against Racing 92 in Champions Cup

CLAYTON McMILLAN says beating Racing 92 is the best way Munster can honour Anthony Foley. But tonight’s Champions Cup clash has sparked a venue row, with Ronan O’Gara and Donal Lenihan insisting it belongs at Thomond Park rather than Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

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Miller time as Wallaroos run rampant in Aussie return

Desiree Miller has scored her record-extending 20th and 21st Test tries as the Wallaroos produced some of their best rugby in a big win over Scotland.

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Ex-All Blacks captain Scott Barrett opens up on deceptive ‘flat tyre’ injury

Scott Barrett has returned to the international arena as if he never left. However, the past 11 months have been far from smooth, with an injury he has described as a "flat tyre" throwing a spanner in the works.

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Bath chief declares English interest in two Welsh clubs joining Prem

The league is set to grow from 10 clubs to 12 for the 2028-29 season, fuelling speculation that two Welsh sides could be among the additions. Speaking to The Guardian, Craig said he believed Welsh clubs would be a natural fit for the expanded competition.

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Powerful Sharks lock signs for Stormers

TRANSFER NEWS: The Stormers will add some muscle to their second row stocks.

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Black Lion v Ospreys Live: Kick-off time, stream details and score updates

Mark Jones’ side are in European action, travelling to Georgia to take on Black Lion at Avchala Stadium

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Dragons recover to kick-off European campaign with impressive home win

DRAGONS 29 – 14 PERPIGNAN The Dragons got their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign off to a flying start as they fought off illness in their camp to beat Perpignan at Rodney Parade. Having reached the semi-finals for the fourth time last season the ‘Men of Gwent’ were forced to come from behind to pick up

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