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• Fin Smith admits England must solve discipline issues

  20-07-2026 12:18 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Fin Smith says England must eliminate their costly discipline problems after Steve Borthwick’s side collected four more yellow cards in the victory over Argentina.
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• Huddersfield to announce 2027 home ground plan at free-entry game

  22-07-2026 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Super League strugglers Huddersfield Giants announce entry for their match against Catalans Dragons next month will be free.
  
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• Brain injury cases should be thrown out, High Court told

  22-07-2026 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lawyers for rugby's governing bodies argue the absence of medical documents should lead to hundreds of brain injury cases being dismissed.
  
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• Leigh's Hodgson could miss season after elbow surgery

  22-07-2026 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Leopards full-back Bailey Hodgson is likely to miss the rest of the season following elbow surgery.
  
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• Warrington half-back Leyland leaves club

  22-07-2026 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves half-back Oli Leyland leaves the Super League club after 18 months at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
  
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• Scarratt joins England coaching team permanently

  22-07-2026 14:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's record points-scorer Emily Scarratt commits her long-term future to the Red Roses coaching team.
  
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• Halfpenny commits coaching future to Cardiff

  21-07-2026 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny commits his coaching career to Cardiff.
  
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• Why set-piece numbers matter more than they look in rugby

  21-07-2026 17:54 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Set pieces often reveal the true story of a rugby match before the scoreboard does, with lineouts, scrums and penalties showing which team is controlling the contest.
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• Dota 2 Mad Dogs League Preview: Upcoming Matches, Team Analysis and Potential Betting Picks

  21-07-2026 17:10 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  If you’re an Irish Dota 2 fan who’s been keeping one eye on the amateur circuit and the other on the betting markets, you’ll know well enough that the Mad Dogs League has quietly become one of the more watchable ongoing competitions in the lower-tier esports calendar. It doesn’t have the flashy prize pools of […]
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• Saracens re-sign prop Tuimauga for 2026-27 season

  21-07-2026 16:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Saracens have re-signed Samoa international prop Tietie Tuimauga for the 2026-27 season.
  
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• Progress or standing still - where are England under Borthwick?

  21-07-2026 15:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As the 2027 Rugby World Cup continues to creep closer, where are England under Steve Borthwick, and do their Nations Championship performances point to progress?
  
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• What could Burnham as PM mean for rugby league?

  21-07-2026 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham is only into his second day as the UK's Prime Minister, but already people are wondering what this could mean for sport.
  
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• Premiership Rugby’s Cross-Border Question: Where England Sits in Europe

  21-07-2026 14:48 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  European club rugby runs on three national leagues and one bridge that connects them, and only one of those leagues is still built inside a single country. That league is the Gallagher PREM. As the United Rugby Championship keeps proving that a multinational competition can hold together across countries and even hemispheres, the quiet question […]
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• The Canadian Export: Mapping the New Global Pathway for Rugby Talent

  21-07-2026 14:30 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  For years, the “Canadian export” story felt like a well-worn script: a promising talent would grind through the local system, earn their stripes, and eventually board a flight across the Atlantic to chase the professional dream in England or France. It was a linear, predictable journey. But look at where Canadian rugby stands in 2026, […]
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• Earl wants changes to 'brutal' Nations Championship format

  21-07-2026 00:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Earl calls for a change to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural competition.
  
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• Ambitious Carpenter commits to Sale long-term

  20-07-2026 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sale full-back Joe Carpenter extends his contract with the Sharks until 2029.
  
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• Hull KR half-back Lewis gets four-match ban

  20-07-2026 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis is given a four-match ban after two separate charges by the Rugby Football League.
  
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• Hull FC owners apologise for 'difficult' season

  20-07-2026 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hull FC's owners say they "take responsibility" for the club's terrible 2026 campaign.
  
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• Nasova stays in Fiji as Newcastle move called off

  20-07-2026 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fijian star Joji Nasova's Newcastle switch falls through after the Red Bulls agreed to release him from his contract.
  
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• England accused of ‘lack of respect’ by Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi

  20-07-2026 12:03 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi accused England of showing a “lack of respect” after Steve Borthwick’s side sealed a dramatic 31-24 victory in Santiago del Estero.
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• Salford re-sign half-back Sneyd from 2027

  20-07-2026 11:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Salford re-sign Warrington Wolves half-back Marc Sneyd on a deal to begin from next season.
  
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• Castleford beat leaders Leeds in epic comeback

  20-07-2026 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Castleford Tigers mount an incredible comeback to beat Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos.
  
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• Wales closing the gap to world's best - Morgan

  20-07-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jac Morgan is confident Wales are closing the gap to the best in the world despite another hammering by South Africa in the Nations Championship.
  
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• Castleford comeback stuns leaders Leeds in thriller

  19-07-2026 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Castleford Tigers complete an extraordinary comeback to beat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34 in a thrilling West Yorkshire derby.
  
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• Room for improvement but Scotland heading in right direction

  19-07-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After wins against Argentina and Fiji and a loss against South Africa, Tom English reviews a productive summer for Scotland in the Nations Championship.
  
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• Toulouse continue impressive form in win over York

  19-07-2026 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Toulouse Olympique withstand a York Knights second-half fightback to seal a 30-22 win.
  
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• Leigh see off Hull FC despite spirited second-half rally

  19-07-2026 14:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Leigh Leopards move back into the Super League play-off positions after a 32-22 win over Hull FC.
  
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• Warrington return to form with win over Hull KR

  19-07-2026 14:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Warrington see off reigning Super League champions Hull KR 34-12 after three defeats in their past four games.
  
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• Argentina coach accuses England of lack of respect

  19-07-2026 11:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Argentina heach coach Felipe Contepomi walks out of his news conference after the 31-24 defeat by England in the Nations Championship.
  
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• England hold their nerve to deny Argentina

  19-07-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  England survived a frantic finish with just 13 men on the pitch to beat Argentina 31-24 in Santiago del Estero.
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