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Rugby Daily Digest – October 22, 2026

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

Cause of Lions player’s sudden death confirmed as club release statement

The 31-year-old died suddenly last Friday, a day before the Lions’ Champions Cup match against La Rochelle…

Wales Online • Read More »


French teenage rugby player dies after on-field injury

A 17-year-old amateur rugby player dies after suffering an on-field injury during a match for Union du Bassin Marmandais.

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Maro Itoje seals England future by agreeing new deal with Saracens

Captain will resist lure of big-money move to France‘Maro is everything we want at the club – a brilliant leader’ Maro Itoje has reaffirmed his long‑term commitment to England, rejecting interest from France by agreeing a new deal with Saracens.

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South Africa rugby player Hyron Andrews died of ‘aortic dissection’

He was found dead at a hotel on the eve of his team’s Champions Cup match.

NZ Herald • Read More »


Smith set for Quins landmark as Baxter returns

Marcus Smith is set to make his 200th appearance for Harlequins when they take on London rivals Saracens on Sunday.

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No Bok tour for Cheslin, but return to play confirmed

Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe will not accompany the national team on the year-end Nations Champions tour, but his ‘return to play’ date has been confirmed.

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Three ex-All Blacks and Sevens star named in Samoa’s Nations Cup squad

Head coach Tusi Pisi has handed a handful of All Blacks places in his 30-man Manu Samoa squad for the November leg of the World Rugby Nations Cup, with fixtures against Zimbabwe, Portugal and Spain on the horizon.

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Papier blow for Bulls

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has revealed a significant injury setback for Embrose Papier ahead of Saturday’s URC clash against Ulster at Loftus.

SA Rugby Mag • Read More »


Andy Farrell hands two uncapped stars Ireland call-ups as Nations Championship squad confirmed

ANDY FARRELL is looking for his players to build on experience – good and bad – as he handed out two new call-ups to his squad.

The Sun • Read More »


‘He’s been our star performer at training’: Duhan van der Merwe back for Edinburgh in poignant Lions clash

The Scotland wing aims to put 18 months of injury hassles behind him when he plays his first game of the season for Edinburgh on Friday.

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Welsh star acts on Tandy call, Wales name team and player sacked in ‘victory’

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world…

Wales Online • Read More »


Vickery’s journey from World Cup winner to bodybuilder at 50

Why England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has started entering bodybuilding competitions at the age of 50.

BBC • Read More »


Rugby Summit explained: What’s behind the growing dispute between NZR and the provinces

Gregor Paul unpacks the politics, money and mistrust driving rugby’s latest battle.

NZ Herald • Read More »


Ex-tennis pro Megan Rose appointed to lead 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup in US

World Rugby has appointed Megan Rose, an American tennis pro turned United States Tennis Association (USTA) executive, as managing director of the 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup, a key appointment as the governing body prepares to host what is by some measures the third-biggest global sporting event…

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An evening with Saracens’ ‘wine consultant’ Brendan Venter: His regret over title-change saga, the club’s sacking of the player involved in melee with England cricketers – and plans to replace Owen Farrell and Co

ALEX BYWATER: Brendan Venter, glass in hand, is holding court. Saracens’ ‘wine consultant’ is undoubtedly in his element as he paces around the home changing room at StoneX Stadium.

Daily Mail • Read More »

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