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New Zealand Rugby keeps Super Rugby Pacific and NPC after rejecting scrapping proposal

Super Rugby Pacific and the 14-team NPC would both remain under the plans. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

New Zealand open to player movement in Super Rugby Pacific

NZR says open to players representing non-New Zealand teams in Super Rugby Will discuss player movement and competition-wide salary cap with Rugby Australia Five New Zealand provincial teams’ … Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Rassie knows the Boks cannot afford to slip up in Europe

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus knows his charges face a tough European tour when they take on Italy, France and Ireland in the Nations Championship in November. The Springboks lead the Southern … Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Black Ferns v France: Amy du Plessis, Mia Anderson return from injury for final test

Kaipo Olsen-Baker will miss the final test of the year due to an ankle injury. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Northern beaches teen Lily Gillett swaps All Blacks loyalty for Australian debut against NZ

For her entire life, Lily Gillett has been an All Blacks supporter with her passionate Kiwi Father setting the household agenda. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Highlanders Reveal 2027 Wider Training Group

Meet the Highlanders wider training group, with players ready to seize their opportunity and make their mark. See the full squad announcement. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Six uncapped players in Boks’ squad for November Tests

Some big names are missing from South Africa’s squad named for November’s Nations Championship matches due to injury. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Tana Umaga Admits To Being Stumped By All Blacks ‘hybrid’ Leicester Fainga’anuku: ‘I Don’t Know How He Does It’

All Blacks coach Tana Umaga admits that they are “not too sure” how best to utilise Leicester Fainga’anuku after he showed his remarkable versatility in 2026. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Six Uncapped Players Earn First Bok Call-up

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship in November, with Yaqeen Ahmed, Sebastian de Klerk, Luan Giliomee, Markus Muller, Riley Norton, and Emmanuel Tshituka all earning their first national call-ups for the Boks’ last four Tests of the season. All six players have been involved in the Springbok set-up …

DHL Stormers shake-up for Ulster clash

The DHL Stormers team to face Ulster in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter at DHL Stadium on Saturday features 10 changes and one positional switch. The DHL Stormers will be looking to make it four consecutive home wins when they face the Irish outfit at 14h45 on Saturday. Tickets are available from stormers.co.za. Ruhan Nel returns to lead the side from outside centre and will link up …

South Africa name six uncapped players in Nation Championship squad

South Africa named six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for November’s Nations Championship matches as coach Rassie Erasmus expands his potential talent pool for next year’s defence of their World … Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Springboks: Wynberg Boys’ High makes history with double selection

Zachary Porthen and Yaqeen Ahmed earn Springbok call-ups, marking Wynberg Boys’ High School’s first double selection in the same tour squad since 1965. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Veteran Beale added to Wallabies squad for Nations Championship tests

Veteran utility back Kurtley Beale has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship tests in Britain, replacing Hunter Paisami, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.The 95-test … Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Super Rugby 2027 squads: Who are the biggest movers and shakers?

The Hurricanes squad features 28 players who were part of the title-winning 2026 season. There are 10 new signings including All Blacks No 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, six-time Super Rugby champion Bryn … Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Springboks Get Andrea Piardi Again as World Rugby Names November Referees

World Rugby has named the referees for the Springboks’ November Nations Championship Tests, with the controvesial Andrea Piardi appointed for France. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Springboks without four key players for Ireland showdown in Dublin

South Africa will be without four of their World Cup winners when they take on Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin next month. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Mbonambi returns to DHL Stormers

Double World Cup winner Bongi Mbonambi has signed a one-year contract to play for the DHL Stormers once again. The Springbok hooker earned 74 DHL Stormers caps between 2015 and 2021 and makes his return to Cape Town this week. He is available for selection with immediate effect and is set to feature in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Ulster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. With …

Boks call up young guns for Nations Championship

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship, balancing fresh talent with veteran … Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

‘No signs of letting up’: Shock as 37yo veteran given Wallabies call-up… and learns his rugby future

Veteran Kurtley Beale has received a shock Wallabies call up ahead of next month’s Nations Championship. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Who will replace Etzebeth in Springbok XV?

The Springboks’ depth at lock has come firmly into the spotlight as Eben Etzebeth has been ruled out of the November Tests. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

All Blacks selection talking points: Omission may force move abroad

Those left out of the latest 36-man squad face a tough road back to the All Blacks. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Super Rugby Pacific: Squads announced for 2027 season

The Hurricanes will retain 28 players from last season and add 10 signings. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Rassie names six uncapped players for Nations Championship Tests.

By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named six uncapped players in his 37-man squad for their Nations Championship Tests […] … Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Hurricanes announce 10 new signings for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season

The Hurricanes celebrate after winning the Super Rugby Grand Final match between Hurricanes and Chiefs at Hnry Stadium, on June 20, 2026, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/) … Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Another All Blacks Sevens flyer and new star playmaker headline 2027 Chiefs squad

New Zealand’s Frank Vaenuku scores a try during the pool A HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series men’s rugby match between New Zealand and Great Britain at the DHL stadium in Cape Town on December 6, 2025. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

All Blacks loose forward selections show the numbers on the jerseys barely matter anymore – Paul Lewis

OPINION: The versatility of Fainga’anuku and Vaa’i adds great versatility to the mix. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Lancaster Looking Forward to ‘Amazing Occasion’

Stuart Lancaster knows Leinster Rugby better than most and is well aware of just how tough it is to beat them. But that’s precisely what he will be aiming to do as he guides Connacht Rugby into what he says will be an “amazing occasion” in Galway this weekend. The former England head coach spent seven years working with the players at Leinster, helping them win four league titles and the Champions …

Chasing a World Cup Dream

Scott Sio is hoping his move to Cardiff Rugby will help him achieve his dream of playing in a third World Cup. The Sydney-born prop was the first choice loosehead for Australia in the 2015 and 2019 tournaments, starting ten matches in all, including the 2015 final at Twickenham. Now he is looking to represent Samoa in next year’s World Cup, which ironically enough is being held Down Under. With …

Springbok star Bongi Mbonambi departs club with immediate effect

The 35-year-old’s future in Durban had already been thrown into doubt following an alleged breach of team rules. Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.

Bihar Hosts India-New Zealand Rugby Sevens Series

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the India-New Zealand Under-20 International Rugby Sevens Series in Nalanda district. The event, held from October 23 to 28 at the Rajgir Sports … Article Source Click HERE to post your Rugby News for FREE. | Click HERE to Advertise your Rugby Event/Match for FREE.