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• Cardiff seal opening Welsh derby win over Scarlets

  26-09-2026 22:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cardiff triumph in the first United Rugby Championship (URC) Welsh derby of the season by beating Scarlets in Llanelli.
  
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• 'Pipe dream' to reality? Wakefield one win from title

  26-09-2026 22:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield Trinity were playing in rugby league's second tier in 2024. Two years on, they are one win away from becoming Super League champions.
  
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• Wakefield stun Wigan to reach first Grand Final

  26-09-2026 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield Trinity reach their first Super League Grand Final where they will face Warrington Wolves after stunning Wigan Warriors 33-6 in the semi-finals.
  
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• England embrace growing competitiveness of women's game

  26-09-2026 20:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby.
  
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• Bristol start with steely victory at Sale

  26-09-2026 20:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Bears claim a notable win away against Sale Sharks, running in five tries in a 34-24 success at CorpAcq Stadium.
  
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• Wakefield shock Wigan to reach first Grand Final

  26-09-2026 20:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield Trinity produce a sensational upset to reach their first ever Super League Grand Final and end Wigan Warriors' hopes of a treble in 2026.
  
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• Dobie stars as Glasgow beat Munster

  26-09-2026 20:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Glasgow Warriors begin their United Rugby Championship season in fine style as an impressive second-half turnaround earns a bonus-point win over Munster at Thomond Park.
  
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• Lynn remaining positive despite Wales' USA setback

  26-09-2026 20:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Head coach Sean Lynn is still seeing the positives despite Wales' narrow WXV defeat to USA.
  
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• Australia down Scotland with second-half burst

  26-09-2026 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland suffer a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia prove too strong in Edinburgh.
  
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• Leigh Leopards sign prop Pangai Junior

  26-09-2026 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Leopards sign prop Tevita Pangai Junior on a "multi-year" contract from the start of the 2027 season.
  
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• England secure win over New Zealand with last-gasp try

  26-09-2026 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.
  
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• Gloucester shock Exeter for superb victory

  26-09-2026 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gloucester produce an outstanding display in scoring seven tries to win 45-24 at last season's runners-up Exeter Chiefs.
  
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• Late try seals dramatic win for England over New Zealand

  26-09-2026 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zoe Harrison scores a dramatic late try for England, moments after missing a penalty as the Red Rose's beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.
  
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• England's Harrison scores last-gasp try to beat Black Ferns

  26-09-2026 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zoe Harrison scores last-gasp try as England defeat New Zealand at Allianz Stadium to avoid a second successive draw in the WXV Global Series.
  
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• Ospreys dominated by Sharks but earn Durban bonus

  26-09-2026 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ospreys well beaten by Sharks in United Rugby Championship opener but earn consolation four-try bonus.
  
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• USA edge past Wales in WXV with Tafuna hat-trick

  26-09-2026 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales' resurgence suffers a blow with USA edging an entertaining WXV contest at Cardiff Arms Park.
  
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• Leinster edged out by Lions despite Gunne treble

  26-09-2026 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  URC champions Leinster are edged out 27-26 by the Lions in their season opener despite Fintan Gunne's first-half hat-trick of tries.
  
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• Castleford captain Mellor heads to Catalans

  26-09-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Alex Mellor leaves Castleford Tigers after four years to join Catalans Dragons in a two-year deal.
  
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• Warrington reach Grand Final with Leeds win

  26-09-2026 14:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves earn a thrilling narrow Super League semi-final win over Leeds Rhinos to reach their first Grand Final for eight years.
  
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• Northampton begin title defence with win over Newcastle

  26-09-2026 00:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.
  
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• Carreras magic lights up Bath win over Harlequins

  26-09-2026 00:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A terrific try from full-back Santiago Carreras is the highlight of Bath's Prem opening night bonus-point victory over Harlequins.
  
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• Warrington edge past Leeds to reach Grand Final

  26-09-2026 00:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves reach their first Super League Grand Final in eight years with a thrilling victory against Leeds Rhinos.
  
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