Thursday, 1 October 2026

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Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 12:31 JST

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Why The Springboks Perth Loss Does NOT Worry Rassie | Brenden Nel

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Brenden Nel returns to DSPN to break down the fallout from the Springboks loss to the Wallabies in Perth. We discuss whether making 13 changes backfired on Rassie Erasmus, how South African fans are reacting, and why Brenden believes this loss will only make the world champions stronger in the long run. IMAGE CREDIT: South…

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  • 6:28“We've got one very very very very good experienced team that can is probably the top team in the world and the next team still has to get there and we're not quite there yet.”
  • 10:14“Well, I I think I think well I think most of those guys who played in those four tests against the All Blacks are pretty much there.”
  • 21:58“Well, it's been a very great first weekend and it was weird having an that's the one thing it's never great is when the spring box are playing on the same weekend as your first uh first sort of domestic or proper international domestic competition.”
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CAN THE WALLABIES BREAK THE EDEN PARK CURSE?! | Wallabies Bledisloe Squad

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Coming off a historic victory over the Springboks, Les Kiss has named his 34-man Wallabies squad for the two-test Bledisloe Cup series against the All Blacks! With Australia undefeated under Kiss, confidence is high, but the team faces a massive task with Test 1 heading straight to the Eden Park fortress. Official Partner Gear: Wallabies…

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  • 0:10“They're undefeated under Les Kiss, so they've got every reason to feel very confident in themselves, although Eden Park lies in their way.”
  • 3:23“And then I think playing him alongside Ryan Lonergan who's suddenly established himself as the premier starting nine for the Wallabies, then hunky-dory, man, cuz you take the goal kicking pressure off Donaldson as well.”
  • 7:43“If you want Wallabies gear, check out the Wallabies shop down in the description.”
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Why Bryn Chose the Canes for His Super Rugby Return

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Bryn Hall is heading back to Super Rugby — and in 2027 he’ll be in Hurricanes colours. Bryn explains why the Canes became the right destination, what attracted him to the way they play, and why returning to New Zealand rugby appealed after his time in Japan.

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  • 2:02“Like I've really enjoyed my time being back home and getting back into kind of what um New Zealand rugby is all about.”
  • 3:17“But um you I'm going down there to be able to try and to try and help the club go back to back which I think there's a great squad there and I think you know a bit about that.”
  • 5:35“I think I reached out to when I went down to Wellington, we went down there and played Wellington, caught up with Brad Shields who's obviously of similar age and I think with what I I really enjoy what he's done.”
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The Big Problem If the Boks Are Gaming Concussion Rules

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Did South Africa find a loophole in rugby’s HIA rules — or did something go badly wrong with the replacement process? The Springboks’ chaotic finish against the Wallabies raised bigger questions about how concussion replacements are supposed to work and who controls the process. Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall also break down what…

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  • 5:59“I know we're talking about the allbacks now, but Oh, well, I'm just saying, you know, that was two of the best front rowers in the world against back at number eight and Tupo still did a job on them.”
  • 8:22“because we did have another question talking about, you know, when a when a team loses um a scrum and they're going back on an angle, is that generally because the team coming at them has come in on an angle?”
  • 16:28“You know, like we didn't see that, you know, and and that and and I think those six points getting them to 30 after the, you know, like I just felt like they managed the game and the scoreboard really really well.”
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Daily digest

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 12:31 JST

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TITLE NUMBER 7 FOR BRYNNA? 💛🖤🌪️

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There’s a Super Rugby return coming in 2027 — and Bryn Hall explains why he’s heading to title town as the newest Hurricane. Full story on the @aotearoarugbypod & @hurricanesrugby channels. What do you think? Join the debate in the comments and subscribe for more rugby analysis, interviews and reaction from Aotearoa Rugby Pod. 🏉…

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  • 0:21“I'm going down there to be able to try and help the club go back to back which I think is a great squad there and you know a bit about that.”
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Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 12:31 JST

International RugbyNews

Wallabies eager to ride momentum to 2027 Rugby World Cup contention: ‘I’d back us in’

Lock Jeremy Williams backs hosts to end Webb Ellis Cup drought Australia sixth in world rankings after unbeaten start to Kiss’s reign The Wallabies have emerged as contenders for next year’s Rugby World Cup as they look to extend a five-match unbeaten run when they face the All…

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Australia center Hunter Paisami banned 4 weeks for dangerous tackle in chaotic win over Springboks

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Australia center Hunter Paisami banned 4 weeks for dangerous tackle in chaotic win over Springboks Medicine Hat News

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New Zealand’s voice of rugby Grant Nisbett to return for All Blacks tests on northern tour in November

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New Zealand’s voice of rugby Grant Nisbett to return for All Blacks tests on northern tour in November thepost.co.nz

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Nathan Charles announces motor neurone disease diagnosis

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Sky assembles its leading rugby voices for epic finish to the All Blacks season

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Sky assembles its leading rugby voices for epic finish to the All Blacks season Sky NZ

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Japan confirms bid for Rugby World Cup 2035

The Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has officially launched a bid to host the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2035, thereby aiming to bring the prestigious tournament back to Asia. Anchored by the core message of “No Side Spirit,” the campaign is strategically timed to coincide with the…

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Staggering ticket prices: What it costs to see the Boks and All Blacks in USA

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Staggering ticket prices: What it costs to see the Boks and All Blacks in USA IOL

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Wallabies squad: Winners and losers as Les Kiss makes ‘shock selection’ and snubs experienced playmakers

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Our winners and losers from Les Kiss' 34-man Wallabies squad for their Bledisloe Cup Tests against New Zealand.

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10 Tallest rugby players ever: From Eben Etzebeth to the 7ft Scotland giant - ruck.co.uk

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Gloucester fly-half Atkinson agrees new deal to 2029

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Influential Gloucester fly-half Charlie Atkinson signs a new contract to stay at Kingsholm until the summer of 2029.

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Saracens boss Venter skips more media duties

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Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses a second pre-match media conference, as head coach Joe Shaw attends.

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England flanker Jack Willis opens door to switching allegiance to Ireland - Sky Sports

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Australia announces eight venue lineup for expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup

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Australia announces eight venue lineup for expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup Channel Africa

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Rutgers women’s rugby adopts ‘Womxn’s’ branding as university let's men compete with women - Campus Reform

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Rugby World Cup 2027, one year to go: how Scotland could line up in Australia

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Rugby World Cup 2027, one year to go: how Scotland could line up in Australia The Scotsman

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Jones signs new deal as Harlequins scrum coach

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Former Wales and British and Irish Lions prop Adam Jones extends his contract as Harlequins scrum and contact coach.

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All Blacks squad: Five takeaways as Eden Park record in ‘serious threat’ as Dave Rennie ignores Greatest Rivalry ‘failings’

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Five takeaways from Dave Rennie's All Blacks squad for the Bledisloe Cup matches against Australia.

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England star Tom Curry makes decision on future as long-term deal confirmed

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The back-rower has spent the entirety of his career at Sale Sharks, after progressing through their academy system.

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Experienced PREM coach in Red Roses move as Harlequins add ex-England forward to staff - Planet Rugby

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Experienced PREM coach in Red Roses move as Harlequins add ex-England forward to staff

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Rugby World Cup bosses promise big party at first 24-team tournament

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Rugby World Cup bosses promise big party at first 24-team tournament inkl

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Tom Curry extends Sale Sharks contract

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England international flanker Tom Curry signs a two-year contract extension with Sale Sharks.

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Red Roses bolstered by Matt Ferguson return - Six Nations

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Plan to take Champions Cup final to US, Hong Kong or Singapore - The Times

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Claire Thomas column: The Red Roses are learning to win without winning - Rugbypass.com

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How quiet achiever Josh Jacomb can rise up the All Blacks No 10 pecking order

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How quiet achiever Josh Jacomb can rise up the All Blacks No 10 pecking order thepost.co.nz

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Sam Underhill OUT: Ranking 11 England back-row options for November Tests as Steve Borthwick faces latest big call

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England face a major injury concern in the back-row ahead of the Nations Championship.

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Women's Rugby to Host AIC - Dartmouth College Athletics

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Peter O’Mahony reveals the coach he would choose over ‘different animal’ Rassie Erasmus

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Former Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony has revealed who he would choose between Andy Farrell and Rassie Erasmus, naming the former as the greatest rugby coach he has played under.

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Saints' 'Slim Reaper' on picking up pounds and pointers from Wilkinson

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Northampton teenager James Pater rose slow and stealthy as a prospest, but his opening-day Prem hat-trick has blown the full-back's cover.

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Ex-Irish ref boss: Australia and New Zealand’s officiating ‘virus’ cannot be ‘allowed to spread’

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Owen Doyle has slammed the split in how the game is refereed.

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Pirates focused on putting heavy loss behind them

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Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle says his side are focused on putting their 73-40 loss at Coventry behind them.

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Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter addresses Springbok’s omission while Test star ‘getting close’ to PREM return

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'Lions Women can learn from darts and 1997'

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Whitney Hansen and Jo Yapp, coaches of New Zealand Women and the British and Irish Lions Women respectively, sit down for joint interview with Rugby Union Weekly

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'Lions Women can learn from darts and 1997' - BBC

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Ireland to host England at Aviva Stadium in Six Nations

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Ireland's 2027 Women's Six Nations encounter with England will be played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Campbell Robb Named 2026 MLR Rookie of the Year presented by CTMS Travel - Major League Rugby

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Iosefa-Scott set for France move when contract ends

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Exeter boss Rob Baxter says prop Josh Iosefa-Scott is likely to move to France when his contract ends next summer.

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Exeter Chiefs benefit from World Rugby regulation as Wallabies lose star forward for All Blacks Test

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The 25-year-old was released from the Wallabies squad ahead of their Bledisloe Cup Tests against the All Blacks.

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PREM bosses weigh in on England's overseas policy - Rugbypass.com

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Lawrence Dallaglio, the former captain of England’s national rugby team, is auctioning off the trophies he won throughout his career to get out of debt

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Lawrence Dallaglio, the former captain of England’s national rugby team, is auctioning off the trophies he won throughout his career to get out of debt Informat.ro

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Loose Pass: Try bonus points are too cheap in England and a law discussion worth having

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This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with the outbreak of big scores, peculiar kit decisions and a law discussion moment…

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Michael Hooper hides referee bias accusation behind call for World Rugby to protect Andrea Piardi

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Michael Hooper effectively pleas to World Rugby to ban Andrea Piardi from officiating matches involving Australia.

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Hunter Paisami pencilled in as Wallabies name squad for Bledisloe Cup | rugby

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Hunter Paisami pencilled in as Wallabies name squad for Bledisloe Cup | rugby SABC Sport

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England's Underhill to miss autumn internationals

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

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England star could make dramatic switch to Ireland ahead of World Cup

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England star could make dramatic switch to Ireland ahead of World Cup Irish Mirror

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United Rugby ChampionshipNews

'It feels like a new city', says Ulster new boy with Belfast links

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New Ulster utility back Jamie Benson says he is still familiarising himself with Belfast as his home despite visiting family in the city during his childhood.

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Sheedy surprised as header goes viral

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Cardiff fly-half Callum Sheedy says he did not realise his "header" against Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship (URC) game would go viral.

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‘I needed to change’: Peter O’Mahony on ditching hard-edged ritual, and his love of gardening

The former Ireland captain talks about allowing his own feelings, why every coach except Andy Farrell has been ‘a bit mad’, and pain over a ruthless exit from Munster “It’s a natural human instinct, especially as an athlete, that you don’t want to lose,” Peter O’Mahony says on…

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Today's rugby news as new west Wales team dismissed and merger unlikely - Wales Online

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Wallabies squad: Taniela Tupou and Tom Hooper released for All Blacks Tests as Les Kiss recalls snubbed forward

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Les Kiss has named his Wallabies squad for the two Bledisloe Cup Test matches against the All Blacks.

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‘No one is equal to Ox Nche’ – Nick Mallett’s verdict on Rassie Erasmus’ selections and Springboks depth

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Rugby-Uncapped Macpherson called up to Wallabies squad for Bledisloe tests

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Rugby star Dallaglio to sell England World Cup winners’ medal

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Rugby star Dallaglio to sell England World Cup winners’ medal The Straits Times

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