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Rugby Daily Digest – July 23, 2026

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

Eamon O’Carroll named interim St Helens head coach after Paul Rowley steps down

Eamon O’Carroll has been appointed interim head coach at St Helens after Paul Rowley stepped down just one day before their derby against Wigan Warriors. O’Carroll is set to join Scarlets next season.

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Argentina flyhalf Tomás Albornoz cited for alleged match official abuse

Argentina flyhalf Tomás Albornoz is set to face disciplinary action under World Rugby’s new Match Official Abuse Sanction Process following his team’s 31-24 defeat against England.

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Currie Cup Round Two previewed as teams target first wins and unbeaten runs

Following an action-packed opening round of the Currie Cup, teams prepare for round two as some seek their first victories of the campaign while others aim to maintain their unbeaten starts.

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Rob Evans lands Dubai coaching role; Saracens wing Noah Caluori undergoes surgery

Former Wales prop Rob Evans has joined Dubai Broncos as a youth forwards coach, while Saracens and England wing Noah Caluori has undergone wrist surgery and will miss the start of the season.

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James O’Connor reveals family reasons behind collapsed Sharks move

Former Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor revealed he turned down a move to the Sharks in Durban to remain in Australia with his family as he and his wife prepare to welcome their first child.

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Jorja Miller signs contract extension with New Zealand Rugby through 2029

New Zealand rugby star Jorja Miller, 22, has signed a contract extension keeping her with the national team until 2029, stating she believes she has new heights yet to reach in her career.

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Gloucester appoints former Leicester Tigers prop Ryan Bower as scrum coach

Gloucester have confirmed the appointment of former Leicester Tigers prop Ryan Bower as their new scrum coach ahead of the 2026/27 season, following earlier reports of the move.

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George Kruis to join world record rugby sevens attempt for mental health charity

Former England and Lions lock George Kruis will join a 48-player squad attempting to break the world record for the longest continuous rugby sevens match, raising funds for charity LooseHeadz.

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MLR Weekly covers World Rugby Nations Cup and features lock Brandon Harvey

The latest edition of MLR Weekly reviews the first half of the World Rugby Nations Cup, where USA Rugby faced Portugal, Zimbabwe, and Spain, and features lock Brandon Harvey.

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Lukhan Salakaia-Loto recalled to Wallabies squad under new coach Les Kiss

Queensland Reds lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has earned a recall to the Wallabies squad for a two-Test series against Japan, alongside first-time call-up Isaac Henry, under coach Les Kiss.

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RFU launches toolkit to combat sexism and misogyny in community rugby

The Rugby Football Union has partnered with the charity Women in Sport to launch a landmark policy and toolkit aimed at tackling sexism and misogyny at community rugby clubs.

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Scotland Women A team scheduled to play Netherlands in Amsterdam this August

Scottish Rugby has announced that a Scotland Women A representative team will travel to Amsterdam in late August to play an international fixture against the Netherlands.

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