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• McDermott calls for Super League to accept NRL investment

  22-10-2026 23:22 via BBC Sport
  
  England head coach Brian McDermott calls for Super League to accept investment from Australia's NRL in order to improve the English game.
  
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• From safari to Springboks - King ready for history

  22-10-2026 21:07 via BBC Sport
  
  In the middle of safaris, birthday celebrations and games of the Traitors, Ireland captain Erin King knows they are in South Africa to do a job.
  
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• Rugby's data revolution - can Moneyball be oval?

  22-10-2026 18:47 via BBC Sport
  
  Top rugby clubs are increasingly turning to data when they plan their moves to recruit talent.
  
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• The rising French tennis star whose dad won World Cup with England

  22-10-2026 18:21 via BBC Sport
  
  Felix Balshaw is the son of an English Rugby World Cup winner - but is representing France as he climbs the world tennis rankings.
  
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• WRU loses £18m and says four regions unsustainable

  22-10-2026 18:00 via BBC Sport
  
  The Welsh Rugby Union blames rising energy and staffing costs combined with falling ticket sales for a dramatic drop in its finances.
  
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• Sheehan switches to number eight for Munster derby

  22-10-2026 15:39 via BBC Sport
  
  Leinster captain Dan Sheehan will start at number eight for the first time in Saturday's United Rugby Championship interprovincial derby against Munster at Aviva Stadium.
  
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• Searle rejected France move to push on at Tigers

  22-10-2026 15:10 via BBC Sport
  
  Billy Searle says he signed a new three-year deal with Leicester Tigers to "lead the team forward" and "push his game on" rather than potentially return to France.
  
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• Ex-Scotland and Harlequins player Visser to go on trial charged with rape

  22-10-2026 14:50 via BBC Sport
  
  Tim Visser is accused of controlling and abusive behaviour against a woman over a a 14-year period in Edinburgh and elsewhere.
  
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• England's travel schedule like Steve Martin comedy - McDermott

  22-10-2026 14:48 via BBC Sport
  
  England were left exhausted before the start of their Rugby League World Cup campaign because of a travel schedule straight out of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, head coach Brian McDermott says.
  
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• French teenage rugby player dies after on-field injury

  22-10-2026 14:30 via BBC Sport
  
  A 17-year-old amateur rugby player dies after suffering an on-field injury during a match for Union du Bassin Marmandais.
  
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• Currys to play together for first time in 16 months

  22-10-2026 14:23 via BBC Sport
  
  Tom and Ben Curry start for Sale for first time in 16 months while Christian Wade looks to break the try record, in team news from the Prem.
  
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• Jones wins 50th Irish cap as Flood and Wall return

  22-10-2026 14:05 via BBC Sport
  
  Neve Jones wins her 50th Ireland cap as Stacey Flood and Dorothy Wall return for Saturday's WXV Global Series Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
  
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• I'm serious about getting England call - Hendy

  22-10-2026 13:29 via BBC Sport
  
  Northampton back George Hendy says he is determined to force his way into England contention, with the autumn internationals looming.
  
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• Louis Rees-Zammit launches attack on Saracens and demands immediate action

  22-10-2026 13:03 via Daily Express :: Rugby Feed
  Wales international Louis Rees-Zammit has launched a fierce attack on Saracens' artificial pitch.
  
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• Exeter bring in forward Goedhals from South Africa

  22-10-2026 13:00 via BBC Sport
  
  Exeter sign forward Andre Goedhals from South African side Pumas.
  
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• Wales milestone for Callender as Metcalfe sisters start

  22-10-2026 09:00 via BBC Sport
  
  Wales make three changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's WXV Global Series Test against Japan in Tokyo.
  
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• Vickery's journey from World Cup winner to bodybuilder at 50

  22-10-2026 07:14 via BBC Sport
  
  Why England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has started entering bodybuilding competitions at the age of 50.
  
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• Quiz: Name the 12 players given Wales debuts by Lynn

  22-10-2026 05:25 via BBC Sport
  
  As Wales prepare to tackle Japan in two WXV Tests, can you name the dozen debutants since Sean Lynn took over as head coach in 2025?
  
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