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Monday, 29 June 2026 at 11:21 JST

Fresh rugby stories from around the global game.

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French Top 14

Antoine Dupont among nine Top 14 finalists added to France squad for Nations Championship

Antoine Dupont among nine Top 14 finalists added to France squad for Nations Championship - Planet Rugby. The story belongs in the French Top 14 lane because it gives readers a specific rugby development to follow rather than just another link in the feed. The wider rugby value is how it affects one of the sport's deepest club competitions, from Top 14 table pressure to promotion, squad depth and European influence. The next useful check is the table impact, home-field path and whether the same form holds once knockout pressure arrives.

Source: Planet Rugby / 28 Jun, 20:38 JST
02
European Cups

EPCR broadcast call adds another layer to Champions Cup final

EPCR's broadcast process is back in focus before the Champions Cup final, with discussion around independent TV direction adding another governance layer to the showpiece. The rugby issue is trust: in knockout matches, camera angles and replay timing can shape public confidence in big officiating moments. The final itself will still be decided on the field, but the competition benefits if the broadcast operation looks consistent, transparent and separate from club influence.

Source: readrugbyunion.com / 29 Jun, 04:26 JST
03
Women's Rugby

Premier Women’s Rugby – June 2026 – Finals - BC Rugby News

Premier Women’s Rugby – June 2026 – Finals - BC Rugby News. The story belongs in the Women's Rugby lane because it gives readers a specific rugby development to follow rather than just another link in the feed. The wider rugby value is how it reflects investment, pathways, crowd growth and competitive balance in one of the sport's fastest-moving areas. The next useful check is the table impact, home-field path and whether the same form holds once knockout pressure arrives.

Source: BC Rugby News / 29 Jun, 08:39 JST