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Rugby Daily Digest – September 30, 2026

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

Fiji international dies aged 39 as tributes paid

The international wing was nicknamed ‘Jet Shoes’ due to his devastating pace

Wales Online


All Blacks v Wallabies: Richie Mo’unga handed chance to reclaim No 10 jersey after Reuben Love injury

Reuben Love’s injury opens the door for Richie Mo’unga to start against the Wallabies.

NZ Herald


11 dyn Awstralia’n curo’r Springboks cyn teithio i Gymru fis Tachwedd

Bydd Awstralia’n teithio i Hemisffer y Gogledd ar gyfer eu gemau ym Mhencampwriaeth y Cenhedloedd yn llawn hyder wedi iddyn nhw guro Pencampwyr y Byd, De Affrica o 42-38 yn Perth dros y penwythnos.

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James O’Connor named as Western Force chase Super Rugby AUS title

James O’Connor is among a host of internationally experienced players who are set to suit up for the Western Force in the Super Rugby AUS Grand Final.

Rugby Pass


‘Very serious’ World Rugby investigation expected as Springboks accused

The incident has been slammed as ‘farcical’ with the global governing body urged to take action

Wales Online


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Tickets go on sale for historic first British & Irish Lions Women tour

Tickets for Test fixtures at next year’s first-ever British & Irish Lions Women tour in New Zealand have gone on sale.

Rugby Pass


England’s Underhill to miss autumn internationals

England and Bath flanker Sam Underhill is out for months with a ruptured bicep that requires surgery.

BBC


The All Blacks trio unlucky to miss the cut for the Bledisloe Cup

A cull was expected but these players are unlucky to miss the latest All Blacks squad.

NZ Herald


France’s Sekou Macalou publicly responds to retirement reports

France international Sekou Macalou has pushed back against reports that he has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect, insisting that any announcement about his future will come from him.

Rugby Pass


PREM bosses weigh in on England’s overseas policy

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson says that it would be a disaster for the Gallagher PREM if England lifted its ban on selecting overseas-based players for national duty.

Rugby Pass


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‘Complete package’: O’Mahony has no hesitation in Erasmus vs Farrell call

Peter O’Mahony has picked Andy Farrell over Rassie Erasmus as the best coach he worked under, despite offering a glowing assessment of the Springbok boss’ coaching ability.

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Wales star’s bizarre act watched by 1 million as Nigel Owens questions legality

Callum Sheedy’s ‘header’ for Cardiff against the Scarlets has gone viral and sparked a debate

Wales Online


Brendan Venter becomes Saracens ‘wine consultant’ amid fines

NEWS: Saracens have changed boss Brendan Venter’s job title to ‘head of rugby culture and wine consultant’ in a bid to ensure that the South African can avoid undertaking media duties.

Rugby365


Lions back Smith’s remarkable rise with new deal

NEWS: Lions flyhalf Chris Smith has committed his future to the Johannesburg side, signing a three-year contract extension that will keep him in red and white until 2029.

Rugby365


Los Angeles businessman emerges as major rival candidate to be named WRU chair

The final interviews took place last week and, as exclusively revealed by WalesOnline recently, Harry Bowcott, a former senior partner at global consultancy giant McKinsey & Company, was one candidate interviewed.

Wales Online

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