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Rugby Daily Digest – November 1, 2026

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

Aussie rugby players launch legal action amid pay war impasse with RA

After months of talks, the rugby players’ union and Rugby Australia could not agree to terms for a CBA deal before deadline. Now the players are ready to act.

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Mitchell injury blow adds to England’s woes as Northampton sink Gloucester

England’s injury problems are mounting before Sunday’s autumn opener against Australia with the scrum-half, Alex Mitchell, limping out of Northampton’s hard-fought victory over Gloucester with another suspected hamstring injury.

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Munster fortress crumbles as Sharks swim in Thomond torrent

Gianni Lombard scored the crucial points as a formidable defensive performance powered Sharks to a low-scoring 15-5 win over Munster.

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Ospreys v Cardiff Live: Team news, kick-off time and score updates

All the action from St Helen’s as the Ospreys welcome Cardiff to Swansea…

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A battle of game plans: Talking points as Ireland end WXV with Springbok win

Ireland’s strong second half saw them pull away to a dominant 38-17 victory against South Africa on Saturday afternoon.

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Huge news at Leinster suggests Jacques Nienaber is on his way back to South Africa

Leinster are set to appoint Noel McNamara as the successor to Leo Cullen, according to a report from the Irish Times.

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Women’s Rugby League World Cup: Australia hit debutants Wales for record score

Australia (60) 124 Tries: Kernick, Chapman 6, Church 2, Southwell, Sergis 4, Apps, Paki, Joseph 2, Upton 2, Nizza Goals: Southwell 20 Wales (0) 6 Tries: Travis Goals: Preston Rampant Australia racked up the biggest score in international history as they hammered Wales in a Rugby League World Cup…

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Stormers fight to keep Gaza

The Stormers are reportedly looking to extend Damian Willemse’s contract amid growing interest in the Springbok star from an overseas club.

SA Rugby Mag • Read More »


Harlequins beat struggling Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher PREM thriller

Harlequins made it back-to-back Gallagher Prem wins with a 31-28 triumph over Exeter at Sandy Park.

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Ireland camp issue update as Sam Prendergast faces race against time

Ireland have issued a positive update on Sam Prendergast as the Leinster out-half continues his race against time to prove his fitness for Friday’s Nations Championship Northern Series opener against Argentina.

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The backrow news Rassie won’t like ahead of Nations Championship

INJURY UPDATE: A Bok loose forward will travel with the Springboks for the second leg of the Nations Championship, nursing a lower back pain niggle.

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Benetton end Edinburgh’s winning run in Italy

WRAP: Edinburgh’s perfect start in the URC came crashing to a halt as Benetton turned the form book on its head with a 31-12 win.

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Sharks suffer late injury blow ahead of Munster clash

TEAM UPDATE: The Sharks have been dealt a late injury blow, forcing a reshuffle to their loose trio just hours before their United Rugby Championship clash against Munster on Saturday.

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Stormers win big against Ulster but one glaring problem remains

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers secured a convincing 33-7 victory over Ulster at the DHL Stadium, but the scoreline told only part of the story after a far-from-convincing performance from the Capetonians.

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‘Got a new foot, essentially’ – Mack Hansen lifts lid on horror surgery ahead of Ireland comeback

MACK HANSEN wants to put his best foot forward again for Ireland — after a foot problem last year threatened to derail his World Cup hopes. The Connacht wing is back in the international fold for this month’s Nations Championship almost a year on from his last appearance.

The Sun • Read More »

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