WRU confirms shift to three-team professional model for 2028/29 season
The Welsh Rugby Union has officially announced that Welsh rugby will transition to a three-team professional model starting in the 2028/29 season, meaning either the Ospreys or Scarlets will be cut.
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Samoa faces potential four-year international rugby ban
Samoa could reportedly be banned from international rugby for four years after the nation’s government withdrew all recognition and financial support for its governing body, Lakapi Samoa.
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Joe Schmidt joins Ulster in 12-month consultancy role
Former Australia head coach Joe Schmidt is returning to Irish rugby to take up a 12-month consultancy role with Ulster, focusing on developing the province’s coaching pathway.
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Stormers coach John Dobson prepares for upcoming All Blacks clash
Stormers head coach John Dobson stated that while the timing of next Friday’s match against the All Blacks is terrible, his team will work to make it a memorable occasion.
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Sam Cane names his toughest Springbok opponent
Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane has shared his thoughts on the best Springbok player he faced during his 16 career Test matches against New Zealand’s traditional rivals.
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Blitzboks coach Philip Snyman to take new sevens role in September
South Africa Sevens coach Philip Snyman is set to depart his current role to assume a senior position with a different team on the global sevens circuit starting this September.
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Joe Webber and sevens stars set for NPC season opener
Former All Blacks Sevens star Joe Webber will start for Bay of Plenty against Waikato in the NPC opening match, headlining a group of over a dozen sevens representatives in the tournament.
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Ian Botham recalls defending grandson James’ decision to play for Wales
Cricket legend Ian Botham recounted confronting a spectator who questioned why his grandson, Cardiff Rugby back-rower James Botham, represents Wales internationally despite his English heritage.
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Hong Kong China’s Lee Ka Shun announces international retirement
Lee Ka Shun, the most capped female player for Hong Kong China, has announced she will retire from international rugby following the WXV Global Series Challenger tournament in September 2026.
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Fixtures confirmed for 2026 Asian Games rugby sevens in Japan
The official rugby sevens fixtures have been confirmed for the 20th Asian Games, which are scheduled to begin in Japan this coming October as teams prepare for Olympic qualification.
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Gavin Hunt questions All Blacks using Athlone Stadium as training base
Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has publicly questioned the decision to allow the touring New Zealand rugby team to use Athlone Stadium as their training base.
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Rassie Erasmus to name 26-man Springbok squad for Argentina Test
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus is scheduled to announce a 26-man traveling squad this Saturday for South Africa’s upcoming one-off Test match against Argentina.
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All Blacks warned to expect tough challenge on South African tour
New Zealand has been warned to expect no mercy from United Rugby Championship teams as the All Blacks prepare for their first full-length tour of South Africa in three decades.
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Blues lose Atlanta Lolohea and two other stars to injury
Super Rugby Aupiki final player of the match Atlanta Lolohea is among three key Blues players ruled out of the trans-Tasman champions’ final match due to injuries sustained last week.
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Andre Snyman reacts to daughter Keira’s Springbok selection
Former rugby player Andre Snyman admitted he had no expectation that his daughter, Keira, would go on to represent South Africa and earn a selection to wear the Springboks jersey.
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