Thursday, 29 October 2026

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Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 19:02 JST

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THE NEWSROUND | McClean and Derry City part ways | Baloucoune and others extend Ulster contracts

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Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O’Dea and Stephen Doyle are in studio for Wednesday’s Newsround, as James McClean and Derry City have parted ways, while Ulster announced the contract extensions of Robert Baloucoune, James McNabney and Joe Hopes. Meanwhile, the fallout continues after Arsenal’s defeat to Fleetwood last night! The Newsround on Off The Ball with Amazon.ie,…

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Has Rassie Got The SPRINGBOKS SQUAD Right?

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Rassie names 6 uncapped players in his Nations Championship squad for the fixtures vs Italy, France and Ireland. Alot of excitement around the newcomers and ofcourse all the usual quality players in the squad. Thoughts on the squad?

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New Zealand Heartland XV v Manumā Samoa | Match Two | Live Stream

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The New Zealand Heartland XV and Manumā Samoa meet again in match two of their series, live from Fraser Park, Timaru. New Zealand Heartland XV v Manumā Samoa, 6 November 2026 at Fraser Park, Timaru. Kick-off: 5:30pm NZDT ------------------------------------ Hilux NPC Rugby — New Zealand Provincial Rugby Updates, Highlights & Full Games This is the…

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New Zealand Heartland XV v Manumā Samoa | Match One | Live Stream

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Watch the New Zealand Heartland XV take on Manumā Samoa in match one of their two-match series, live from Fraser Park, Timaru. New Zealand Heartland XV v Manumā Samoa, 1 November 2026 at Fraser Park, Timaru. Kick-off: 3:05pm NZDT ------------------------------------ Hilux NPC Rugby — New Zealand Provincial Rugby Updates, Highlights & Full Games This is…

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New Faces, Big Injuries & Tough Northern Tests! | Springboks Squad

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The Springboks squad for the November leg of the Nations Championship has been officially named! With several heavyweight World Cup winners sidelined through injury, Rassie Erasmus has raised eyebrows by injecting a wave of exciting, fresh talent, including six uncapped players, into the world-champion setup. We break down the squad, the new bolters, and the…

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SUPER RUGBY SQUADS ANNOUNCED | Breaking Down Every New Zealand Franchise

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Nigel Yalden joins Martin Devlin to break down the Super Rugby squads for the upcoming season. We look at the Hurricanes retooling after a dominant year, the Crusaders and Chiefs setups, and the Wallabies welcoming back an old grunter. IMAGE CREDIT: CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 03: Richie Mo'unga poses during the Crusaders Super Rugby…

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY | 'If he gets off with a couple of games, the Saffas are going to go to war!'

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This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Fiona Hayes and Brendan Fanning join Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Wednesday Night Rugby as Tadhg Furlong faces an anxious wait after he was cited for his alleged below…

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SIX POTENTIAL DEBUTANTS! | RASSIE’S SQUAD EXPLAINED | NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP SOUTH AFRICA

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EGGCHASERS LIVE: follow link to tickets at Some big names missing but still stacked. And still the chance to experiment and give opportunity to some next gen potential stars. Fascinating squad to dissect.

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🚨ERASMUS SHOCKS FANS WITH CONTROVERSIAL SPRINGBOK SQUAD!

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Rassie is a MAD GENIUS!! | November Springbok Squad Surprises!

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Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 19:02 JST

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"I don't like this guy..."

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New angle of Marcus Smith's try saver unlocked 😮‍💨

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South Africa’s 90% method is real, but is it that simple? 🇿🇦 🤔

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South Africa’s 90% method is real, but is it that simple? 🇿🇦 🤔

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Jonah Lomu SMASHING it in the 2000s vs Scotland

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All Blacks Eligibility on the Table?

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🇳🇿 Could an All Black play for an Australian Super Rugby team? NZ Rugby's answer: it's "on the table" — but they're NOT signalling any change to eligibility policy. Not yet. As they look at the future of Super Rugby, they want to be "ambitious and bold." They want the world's best players and coaches…

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🚨 NZ Rugby just announced its plans for the men's elite game.

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🚨 NZ Rugby just announced its plans for the men's elite game. Super Rugby Pacific and the NPC backed as the right competitions to support the All Blacks to win and engage fans. NZR to work with key stakeholders to transform the way Super Rugby Pacific engages fans. Rugby operations in New Zealand’s five major…

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What could rugby learn from the NFL? 🏈

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The 2026 All Blacks Loss That Still Haunts Me

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The story's not over yet 🦘

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The story's not over yet 🦘 Back in the Wallabies squad at 37-years-old. Not bad going, KB

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Props are trying anything nowadays 🤣🏉 @premrugby @tntsports

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Is this a try?

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Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 19:02 JST

International RugbyNews

Opinion: Bongi Mbonambi’s Sharks departure is a win for everyone including the Springboks and Rassie

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Why Bongi Mbonambi's departure from the Sharks to rejoin the Stormers is a win-win situation for all involved including the Springboks.

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Tana Umaga reveals telling Richie Mo’unga message after ‘positive’ All Blacks fly-half was ‘proven right’

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There was a concern that the All Blacks fly-half would miss the entirety of November's Nations Championship matches.

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All Blacks 2026 Roster: Ardie Savea Out Of Nations Championship - FloRugby

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WXV Global Series USA vs England: Red Roses to get back to winning ways in New Jersey - William Hill News

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Wales make five changes as Lynn rewards bench

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Head coach Sean Lynn makes five changes for Saturday's WXV Test against Japan following last week's impressive second-half performance.

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Is the Ulster back row with farmer's strength Ireland's next big star?

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Ulster back row James McNabney speaks about horse riding, his ACL injury and his dad's reaction to his first Ireland call-up.

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NZ Rugby ‘open’ to relaxing All Blacks selection policy with a Super Rugby salary cap tabled

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NZ Rugby could relax its strict policy after announcing changes to its structures.

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Five seasons in the URC: how the move north changed South African rugby - Talking Rugby Union

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Penaud and Alldritt released as France protect 23 for Fiji - Quinze Ovalie

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‘Everything just goes up a level’: James McNabney learning at speed with Ireland

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‘Everything just goes up a level’: James McNabney learning at speed with Ireland BreakingNews.ie

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Rugby-New Zealand open to player movement in Super Rugby Pacific

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Springboks squad: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus serves his ‘need for speed’ but doesn’t address ‘glaring problem’

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Five takeaways from Rassie Erasmus' Springboks squad for the Nations Championship matches in November.

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Sir Steve Hansen: ‘Mark Nawaqanitawase would be better off playing for Fiji’

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The legendary All Blacks head coach gives his view on the Mark Nawaqanitawase controversy.

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James McNabney ready to saddle up when called by Ireland

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James McNabney ready to saddle up when called by Ireland Irish Examiner

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England vs Samoa Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup | Pool Stage - The Stats Zone

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Brighton’s loss is Munster’s gain as multi-talented Shay McCarthy catches the eye - BreakingNews.ie

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See Hudson Catholic players get help from Giants, women's rugby teams - Bergen Record

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Hudson Catholic players get help with tackling from US women's rugby - Bergen Record

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‘We are comparable’: USA aim to prove themselves against England - Rugbypass.com

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India's U20 women's rugby team stuns Māori sevens side 17–0 in historic victory - Fijivillage

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Six Badgers honoured as women's rugby awards and all-stars announced - Brock University Athletics

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PORTER ON CLOUD NINE AS HE ENJOYS HIS SABLES’ RIDE

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Paul Lasike: From the NFL to Rugby World Cup Star… What Happened Next? - Major League Rugby

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Unbeaten USA Women’s Eagles ready to face the Red Roses - Rugbypass.com

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Flo Robinson handed first Red Roses start for USA clash - Talking Rugby Union

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South Africa Springboks Nations Championship Roster: Full Squad

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Argentina Rugby Nation Series Roster: Full Squad List

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'I don't forget about the Island at all': Sophie de Goede credits home support in Canada Rugby's wins against England - CHEK News

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WXV Global Series: England make six changes for United States match but Ellie Kildunne remains on bench - Sky Sports

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Dowson wants Saints to improve discipline

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Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson wants to see an improvement in his side's discipline after they suffered a second Prem defeat of the season.

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English rugby chiefs launch drive to attract US big bucks - The Times

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Anton Segner explains ‘shock to the system’ on joining All Blacks and the ‘pleasing’ legacy of ‘first meeting after South Africa’ tour loss

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Rookie All Blacks back-rower Anton Segner has revealed the shock to the system experienced after first joining Dave Rennie’s squad last June.

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Tana Umaga admits to being stumped by All Blacks ‘hybrid’ Leicester Fainga’anuku: ‘I don’t know how he does it’

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Leicester Fainga'anuku has been named in an All Blacks squad for the first time since being trialled in the forwards.

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Red Roses make six changes but Kildunne on bench again

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Red Roses' star Ellie Kildunne is named on England's bench again as head coach John Mitchell makes six changes to his side to face the United States.

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Red Roses: Ellie Kildunne named on bench for second England match in a row - BBC

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Flo Robinson set for first Red Roses start against the USA - Rugbypass.com

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Prem eyes English expansion despite Welsh interest

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Welsh rugby may be keen on forming an Anglo-Welsh league but the Prem and RFU are only looking at English clubs in any expansion.

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Prem and RFU commit to expanding with English clubs after report of Welsh sides joining

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Seattle Seawolves Re Sign Fly Half Davy Coetzer for 2027 - Major League Rugby

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The ‘difficult decisions’ Gareth Anscombe wants to happen at Scarlets and the ‘excited’ reason he quit France for Wales

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Now, at 35, he is back in Wales with the Llanelli-based Scarlets for what could prove to be the final chapter of his playing career.

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Rugby transfers: Red Bulls captain decides Newcastle future, promising hooker linked with move to La Rochelle and Irish trio extend contracts

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Newcastle Red Bulls captain Tom Christie committed his future to the club with a new two-year contract.

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Saracens did unbelievable job with Auvaa - Lam

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Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam tells BBC Radio Bristol Saracens did everything they could for Totoa Auvaa before he was sacked by them.

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Janse van Rensburg set to return in December

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Bristol Bears and England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will have to wait until December to play again following a head injury.

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Jules Danglot makes his choice: Top 14 next - Quinze Ovalie

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The stat Stuart Lancaster believes ‘shows the progression and development’ Connacht have made

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Stuart Lancaster knows Leinster better than most and is well aware of just how tough it is to beat them.

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Brian Moore slams Henry Pollock after brawl as ‘antics’ could have ‘repercussions’ for Steve Borthwick and England

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Brian Moore believes that Henry Pollock could be dropped because of his on-field antics.

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Warren Gatland says ‘people lose their jobs’ over results as ‘a lot at stake’ for England boss ahead of Nations Championship

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Former Wales and Lions boss Warren Gatland has claimed that there is a "lot at stake" for England head coach Steve Borthwick.

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England v Samoa team news with six Warriors players in action - Wigan Today

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Muller Could Rewrite Steyn’s 20-Year Springbok Record In November

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WXV Global Series on social media: special milestones, unforgettable memories and remarkable feats - Women's Rugby

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Ulster trio sign contract extensions until 2029

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Robert Baloucoune, James McNabney and Joe Hopes sign contract extensions with Ulster.

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Beale Returns for Wallabies Spring Tour

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Ulster contract extensions for Baloucoune, McNabney and Hopes - RTE.ie

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Springboks squad: Winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus looks ‘beyond’ the 2027 Rugby World Cup but resorts to ‘hope and pray’ solution with problem position

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Planet Rugby's winners and losers following the announcement of Rassie Erasmus' Springboks squad for the Nations Championship.

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Townsend urges Scotland to use Nations Championship as World Cup springboard

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No shirt safe as Wales boss Lynn hints at changes

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Wales head coach Sean Lynn says no shirt is safe as he hints he will make changes for the second WXV Test against Japan on Saturday.

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No shirt safe as Wales boss Lynn hints at changes - BBC

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Wallabies boss Les Kiss: ‘The one thing that I wanted to make sure was clear when I spoke to Marky Mark’

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Les Kiss had provided an update on where things stand between the in-demand Mark Nawaqanitawase and the Wallabies.

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Ireland centre Garry Ringrose ruled out of Nations Championship with injury - HeraldLIVE

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India’s U20 Women’s Rugby Team On 17–0 Historic Win Against New Zealand - Femina India

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South Africa to face Ireland in November without four key players

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South Africa to face Ireland in November without four key players BreakingNews.ie

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Called up by the Springboks at 19, Markus Muller could break Frans Steyn’s record as youngest debutant - Quinze Ovalie

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Thomas given extra motivation by Wales snub

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Wales lock Freddie Thomas says being overlooked for the Nations Championship gives him extra motivation to perform for Gloucester.

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Bongi Mbonambi leaves the Sharks with ‘immediate effect’ as Springboks veteran answers former club’s SOS

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The Bongi Mbonambi-Sharks saga is over with the Springboks veteran leaving the Durban club.

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Local rugby player called up to Ireland squad

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No Kolbe, Etzebeth or Pollard: South Africa also depleted ahead of Les Bleus clash - Quinze Ovalie

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Newcastle captain Christie extends contract

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Newcastle Red Bulls captain Tom Christie extends his contract through to the end of the 2028-29 season.

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Springboks bolter to break Frans Steyn’s 20-year-old record after shock Rassie Erasmus call-up

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Markus Muller is set to break a 20-year-old Springboks record this November.

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