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Rugby Daily Digest – October 19, 2026

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

Champions Cup: Toulouse 43-40 Exeter Chiefs – hosts win classic despite early red card

Toulouse deny Exeter famous Champions Cup victory By Phil Cartwright BBC Sport journalist Investec Champions Cup Toulouse (24) 43 Tries: Capuozzo, penalty try, Brennan, Thomas, Remue 2, R Ntamack Cons: R Ntamack 3 Exeter Chiefs (26) 40 Tries: Wimbush 3, Yeandle, Varney, Butt Cons: Slade 5 Toulouse…

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All Blacks winger ruled out for rest of 2026 as injury woes mount

Carter picked up the high-ankle injury in the act of scoring in the second half of the first Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park against the Wallabies.

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Northampton v Cardiff police statement as concerning second-half threats emerge

Players were ushered from the pitch immediately after the final whistle after police were called with around half an hour of the match remaining

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Season over for another All Black

The All Blacks have been hit with a sixth injury blow ahead of the resumption of the Nations Championship in November.

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All Blacks perform powerful haka for Charles

The All Blacks performed a powerful post-match haka for Nathan Charles, who has been diagnosed with MND.

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Rob Burrow’s final act of love for his wife in recorded message as she’s honoured

Lindsey Burrow listened to the message after Rob’s death and she continues to inspire others and make a difference to people’s lives

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World’s Strongest Man benches Bok

Video published on October 19, 2026 Rayno Nel, the first African to win the World’s Strongest Man competition, lifts Siya Kolisi above his head with ease – and then challenges the Springbok skipper to do the same!

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Newport bounce back in style to go back to top of SRC

Newport head coach Ty Morris was pleased with his side’s reaction to their hammering at RGC as they bounced back in style by inflicting a crushing 57-19 defeat on reigning Super Rygbi Cymru champions Llandovery.

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Taulupe Faletau rolls back the years as selectors pick Wales squad

The latest rugby news making the headlines as the Wales selectors sit down to pick the autumn squad

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Hurricanes secure ‘ever improving’ All Black prop until 2029

"I’m grateful to be with this club and to be part of the Hurricanes family,” Lauaki said.

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Northampton beat Cardiff for first English win in Champions Cup

Northampton edge to nervy Champions Cup win against tenacious Cardiff at Franklin’s Gardens.

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French stars shine as Leicester Tigers ka-Pau’ed in Champions Cup

Ollie Chessum made a try-scoring return from injury but Leicester Tigers fell short in their opening Champions Cup clash with Pau in the south of France.

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Stormers coach reveals severity of Nel’s injury

INJURY UPDATE: Stormers attack coach Dawie Snyman provided an update regarding the severity of regular captain Ruhan Nel’s calf injury.

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Chancellor helps drive Karpani over

Emily Chancellor helps drive Eva Karpani over as the Wallaroos thrash Scotland in Sydney on Saturday. October 19, 2026 — 12:50pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more.

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The five top performers from the Hilux NPC semi-finals

Canterbury are 15-time title winners and are on a seven-game win streak. In their 38-28 semi-final win against Taranaki, they were polished, defusing Taranaki, who had scored an unprecedented four half-centuries in a row.

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