Friday, 2 October 2026

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Friday, 2 October 2026 at 12:51 JST

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Can All Blacks and Black Ferns stars make it in the NFL?

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All Blacks and Black Ferns stars Dan Carter, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Lima Sopoaga go behind the scenes with the Baltimore Ravens, touring their NFL facility, meeting Ravens players and putting their rugby skills to the test. From returning punts to kicking NFL field goals, the rugby stars get a taste of life in the NFL…

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  • 2:07“Like it's just obviously it's great to throw, but the kick off sitting there going really like just give me a little bit more rounded on the bottom.”
  • 5:31“So you just kick the ball like what do they get some punters that like the Aussie Australian guys they kick it like this.”
  • 14:12“Like even like all this stuff, like when the ball's coming towards me, I'm like, "This is in my way."”
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Daily digest

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 12:51 JST

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Every Pass in This Try Went to a Legend

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A try that reads like a hall of fame. In the mud against Australia in 1996, Michael Jones, Jonah Lomu and Zinzan Brooke combined to send Christian Cullen over. Classic All Blacks v Wallabies rugby.

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The Beauden Barrett Try that made the 2015 World Cup

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Daily digest

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 12:51 JST

Women's RugbyNews

NZ Rugby's All Blacks-first model is holding women's rugby back - NZ Herald

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SPU Women’s Rugby crowned national First Division champions - taungdailynews.com

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Reason for Bishop’s women’s rugby forfeit against Ottawa remains unexplained - The Pulse of the Eastern Townships

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Round 2 Has Everything: The Complete URC Round 2 Rugby Schedule - FloRugby

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Edinburgh prop backed for Rugby World Cup chance: 'ball's in his court' - The Scotsman

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Dave Rennie gives blunt verdict on the NPC and opens up on New Zealand’s Super Rugby Pacific participation

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All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has given his thoughts on New Zealand's National Provincial Championship and his country's clubs' involvement in Super Rugby Pacific.

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Borthwick’s England reign remains full of contradictions with World Cup a year away

England’s identity under Steve Borthwick is not as clear as it should be this close to the tournament It was not so long ago that the Rugby Football Union would host an annual Christmas bash. Executives, head coaches, assistants, members of staff and an invitation to the press…

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‘Disappointed’ All Blacks are ‘better’ than the results as Dave Rennie wants New Zealand to ‘rectify’ their season after Springboks losses

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Head coach Dave Rennie believes that the All Blacks are better than their results against the Springboks suggest.

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Benetton vs. Connacht Lineups, Kickoff Time And How To Watch - FloRugby

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Dragons RFC vs. Scarlets Lineups, Kickoff Time, How To Watch - FloRugby

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Never played in Prem - now World Cup hosts await

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Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia.

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Keo & Zels: Why the great Dallaglio lauds golden Boks - SA Rugby magazine

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Wales counting down the year until World Cup

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Low-scoring rugby can be beautiful - Tigers boss Parling

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Leicester head coach Geoff Parling says there is a "beauty" in defensive rugby that can be lost among the avalanche of tries being scored in the Prem.

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Sharks get Boks boost for Leinster showdown with Eben Etzebeth benched and Andre Esterhuizen captain

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JP Pietersen has welcomed several Springboks back from international duty for the clash with Leinster.

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Former Wallaby hooker Nathan Charles diagnosed with MND at 37

Charles played professional sport with cystic fibrosis Diagnosis ‘just at times quite cruel’ The former Wallaby Nathan Charles, who became the first cystic fibrosis sufferer in the world to play a contact sport professionally, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). The 37-year-old, who played four Test…

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Harlequins stalwart forced into retirement aged just 31

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He steps away from the game after making 164 appearances for the club, with 21 tries to his name.

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Munster: Ian Flanagan set to step down as chief executive after recent criticism

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Ian Flanagan is set to step down from his position as Munster Rugby's chief executive.

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Siya Kolisi to make second Stormers debut as John Dobson shifts his pack to make room for the Springboks captain

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Siya Kolisi will make his second Stormers debut on Friday night against Edinburgh.

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Harlequins back row Chisholm retires aged 31

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Harlequins back row James Chisholm retires from professional rugby union aged 31, almost two years after rupturing his Achilles.

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International RugbyNews

Isiekwe available after Leicester red rescinded

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Nick Isiekwe's red card in Saracens' Prem victory at Leicester is rescinded at a disciplinary hearing, meaning he will be available for Sunday's match against Sale.

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Bulls star ‘100%’ on return to Springboks as ‘best’ good enough for Rassie Erasmus’ team

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After two years in French fields, Bulls fly-half Curwin Bosch is back on South African soil and already receiving rave reviews.

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URC, Round Two: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments

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Stockdale in line for 150th Ulster appearance

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Jacob Stockdale is in line to make his 150th apperance for Ulster in Saturday's United Rugby Championship match against Glasgow Warriors in Scotstoun.

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Rugby World Cup 2027 Passes 1.3M Tickets Sold Ahead of General Sale

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Women’s Rugby Senior Day vs. Navy on October 10th Moved to 11 a.m. - gocrimson.com

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Munster Rugby chief executive Flanagan to depart - rte.ie

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PREM Rugby: The six measures that decided a record-breaking opening round

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After a record-breaking opening weekend of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby season, we ran all five games through the six measures elite coaches use to read a match, and the winners took almost every one.

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Major League RugbyNews

What do we know about Rugby World Cup 2027 Ticket Sales?

The 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia has sparked strong demand, with over 1.3 million tickets already secured. Global pre-sales shattered records, heavily driven by passionate traveling fans following expanding regional pools. Ticket data reveals distinct trends regarding which fixtures, teams, and venues are performing well versus…

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Redpath comes in for Bath's game with Exeter

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Bath make seven changes for the visit of Exeter as they prepare for their first home game since June's Prem semi-final defeat.

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Bath v Exeter: Scotland star edges England international for jersey while Chief returns after 16 months out

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Johann van Graan's Bath side look to build on their momentum from their victory in round one when they host Exeter Chiefs.

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International RugbyNews

Clohessy and Gallagher handed first Ireland starts

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Ireland head coach Scott Bemand hands first starts to Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher for Saturday's Test with Japan.

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Former Wallabies international vows to ‘create memories’ after being diagnosed with MND at just 37

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Former Wallabies international Nathan Charles has sadly been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at just 37 years of age.

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World Cup-winning captain Stratford gives birth

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Zoe Stratford, who captained England to World Cup glory a year ago, gives birth to a baby girl.

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International RugbyNews

Wallabies: Les Kiss gives circumspect verdict on Hunter Paisami’s suspension for Bledisloe Cup Tests

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Les Kiss has given his verdict on Hunter Paisami's four-match ban which rules him out of the Wallabies' upcoming Bledisloe Cup Tests against the All Blacks.

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Leinster opt against lucrative Aviva Stadium switch for Champions Cup pool games in favour of remaining at new RDS - Irish Independent

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Ex-Springboks coach: Why Wallabies defeat is a ‘good thing’ and won’t ‘worry’ Rassie Erasmus

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Former Springboks assistant coach Gary Gold says that Rassie Erasmus won't be worried about the defeat to Australia in Perth.

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Leinster to play home Champions Cup pool games at the Laya Arena - The Irish Times

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Leinster to play home Champions Cup pool games at the Laya Arena - BreakingNews.ie

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Dave Rennie lets slip where the All Blacks will face the Springboks in 2027 as Rassie Erasmus’ men mark 11-year first

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Dave Rennie has let slip where the All Blacks will host the Springboks during next's year Rugby Championship.

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Fans embracing biggest ever Rugby World Cup

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Rugby union power rankings: how the teams stand a year from World Cup

There’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in 2027 Beaten by Australia last weekend but the manner in which they came back after Rassie Erasmus emptied his…

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Adelaide prepares for six Rugby World Cup 2027 matches

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Adelaide prepares for six Rugby World Cup 2027 matches The Indian Sun

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Wallabies centre banned after dangerous tackle on Springboks fly-half and misses All Blacks Tests

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Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami has been banned after failing to successfully appeal his initial ban for a dangerous tackle.

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Croke Park in contention for European Champions Cup final as 16-team format under consideration for future editions - Irish Independent

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Ardie Savea decides Super Rugby future while Hurricanes snap up six-time champion

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Ardie Savea has reportedly decided which Super Rugby Pacific club he will be playing for next season.

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Croke Park could be in the mix to host future Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals - The Irish Times

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More than half of tickets secured as Australia marks one year to go before Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

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More than half of tickets secured as Australia marks one year to go before Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 World Rugby

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23 venues in 10 countries have shown interest in hosting future Champions Cup finals weekend - The 42

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Sky Assembles Leading Rugby Voices for Epic All Blacks Season

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Croke Park among venues bidding for Champions Cup finals - Irish Examiner

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