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• Halaholo decides to take on coaching role

  23-08-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  FORMER Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo has hung up his boots and intends to move into coaching. The 36-year-old, right, said “the mind is still keen to carry on but I think the body has had enough”. Auckland-born Halaholo qualified for Wales under residency rules and won the last of his nine Wales caps […]
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• What Makes the Six Nations One of Rugby’s Greatest Tournaments?

  25-08-2026 17:35 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Every February, and sometimes late January, six old rivals drag rugby back into packed streets, wet afternoons, and living rooms that smell of stew and nervous tea. England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales do not need a sales pitch. The flags do half the work. Still, the tournament has a pull that goes deeper […]
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• Bristol sign ex-Tigers lock Wells on three-month deal

  25-08-2026 11:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Bears sign former Leicester Tigers lock Harry Wells on a three-month deal.
  
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• Seven uncapped players in Ireland's WXV squad

  24-08-2026 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says it is "particularly pleasing" to name seven uncapped players who impressed in the Women's Interprovincial Championship in his squad for the WXV Global Series.
  
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• Spencer to miss start of Bath's season after surgery

  24-08-2026 15:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bath captain Ben Spencer will miss the start of the 2026-27 season but Will Stuart and Jaco Coetzee among those returning.
  
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• Singleton nearing end of rehab but leaves Gloucester

  24-08-2026 15:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hooker Jack Singleton is nearing the end of his rehabilitation from a cardiac incident but is leaving Gloucester.
  
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• Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch

  24-08-2026 13:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.
  
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• The gay rugby player who feared rejection but got total support

  24-08-2026 06:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kyle Tayler-Woolston feared rejection as a gay man in rugby, but is flourishing in Super Rygbi Cymru thanks to the support at Newport.
  
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• Twelve-try Leeds crush York to top Super League

  23-08-2026 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Riley Lumb, Ryan Hall and Kallum Watkins were among the scorers as Leeds demolish York 66-16.
  
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• Warrington hang on to beat Giants in try-fest

  23-08-2026 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves hang on to beat Huddersfield Giants to stay in touch with Super League's top two.
  
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• Women's Super League: Shock wins for York and Barrow

  23-08-2026 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York Valkyrie stun Leeds Rhinos and Barrow beat Leigh in two big Super League upsets.
  
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• Toulouse stun Hull KR to inflict consecutive defeats

  23-08-2026 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Toulouse dent Hull KR's hopes of a top four Super League finish after shock 32-12 win.
  
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• Saints beat Castleford to keep play-off hope alive

  23-08-2026 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as St Helens keep their slim play-off hopes alive after a 36-12 win over Castleford Tigers.
  
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• Wigan top table after win over Wakefield

  23-08-2026 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Wigan Warriors pick up a 26-12 win over Wakefield Trinity to send them top of Super League.
  
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• Ten-try Leigh thrash Bradford to surpass 60 points

  23-08-2026 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Leigh Leopards move up to fifth in Super League after thrashing Bradford Bulls 62-10.
  
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• Wales pushing the pain barrier in bid to improve

  23-08-2026 06:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport spends a day in Wales' pre-season camp, watching players put through their paces ahead of the new WXV Global Series.
  
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• Rampant All Blacks stun Springboks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series opener

  23-08-2026 05:45 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Will Jordan’s double helped New Zealand withstand a relentless Springbok assault as Ardie Savea’s side secured a memorable victory at Ellis Park.
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• High Court says action over rugby brain injury claims can go on

  23-08-2026 05:30 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  More than 500 former rugby players will now have the chance to take their claims against the sport’s governing bodies to trial following a High Court ruling in London.
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• Prem review: Rob Baxter tells his Exeter Chiefs that hard work will pay off

  23-08-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs.
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• High Court says action over brain injury claims can go on

  23-08-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■By BEN JAYCOCK THE High Court in London has ruled that more than 500 former professional and amateur players can proceed with legal action against the sport’s governing bodies over alleged career-ending brain injuries. The ruling allows former rugby union and rugby league players to pursue claims that World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union (RFU), […]
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• Ernst van Rhyn says Sale Sharks team-mate Courtney Lawes is leading from the front

  23-08-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  The veteran England forward has wasted no time making his mark at Sale, with Ernst van Rhyn impressed by his commitment and influence during pre-season.
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• WRU under pressure as Wales sports minister warns of growing disconnect

  23-08-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  The WRU is facing renewed pressure over plans to cut Wales’ professional game from four teams to three after sports minister Heledd Fychan warned of a growing “disconnect” between the governing body and supporters.
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• Will Chudley: Henry Slade is a great role model for younger players

  23-08-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Former Exeter Chiefs, Bath and Worcester Warriors scrum-half Will Chudley speaks to Ben Jaycock about Chiefs’ resurgence, Warriors’ return, the Champ play-offs and his ambitious National Two East side Oundle.
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• We must protect future players

  23-08-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  NEWS that the concussion lawsuits involving hundreds of former players will be allowed to continue should make everyone involved in rugby uncomfortable. Nobody wants to see the sport sanitised beyond recognition. Physicality, collisions and bravery are fundamental parts of rugby, but surely we have moved beyond dismissing long-term brain injuries as simply an occupational hazard. […]
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• Warriors sign up Cripps

  23-08-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  WORCESTER Warriors have signed former England U20 back rower Kofi Cripps from Bristol Bears ahead of their Champ Rugby title defence. The 23-year-old made his Premiership debut against Newcastle in April but struggled for regular opportunities at Ashton Gate. His move to Sixways reunites him with head coach Matt Everard, who previously worked with Cripps […]
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• Warriors can still compete, insists Forrest

  23-08-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  GLASGOW assistant coach Scott Forrest is confident Warriors can build on last season and challenge for silverware despite losing a trio of star names. Scotland internationals Huw Jones, Jack Dempsey and Adam Hastings have left the club but Forrest believes Glasgow can cope with the loss and go better than last season’s semi-final. After topping […]
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• Vicky Macqueen: Putting on WXV in England is another huge opportunity for the women’s game

  23-08-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Vicky Macqueen MBE reflects on England’s continued dominance, the impact of WXV on the women’s game and the changes shaping the domestic PWR season.
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• Van Rhyn: Lawes is leading from front

  23-08-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  nBy GARY FITZGERALD THE “huge presence” of Courtney Lawes has already added extra bite and crunch to the Sale Sharks environment, according to South African lock Ernst van Rhyn. Lawes, 37, who won 105 caps during a 14-year England career and five Lions appearances, has been persuaded by head coach Alex Sanderson to try and […]
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• Swashbuckling Gus the star for Pirates

  23-08-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By BEN JAYCOCK CORNISH Pirates recovered from a difficult start to claim an impressive 35-21 pre-season victory over Plymouth Albion at Brickfields and return to Cornwall with south west bragging rights over their Devonian rivals. The Champ side trailed 14-0 after 20 minutes and lost Harry Ascherl to the sin-bin amid a mounting penalty count, […]
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• South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: Will Jordan’s double hit puts Springboks on the floor

  23-08-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  New Zealand produced a remarkable second-half turnaround to overwhelm the world champions, with Will Jordan’s two tries completing a stunning victory at Ellis Park.
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