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• Itoje rested as Caluori among five England call-ups

  22-06-2026 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England captain Maro Itoje will miss England's Test against South Africa on 4 July after being left out of the entirety of the summer's Nations Championship action.
  
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• Attack coach Gleeson leaves Bath

  23-06-2026 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bath attack coach Martin Gleeson leaves the club after eight months in the role.
  
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• Quins poach Super Rugby champions' attack coach

  23-06-2026 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harlequins appoint Brad Cooper as their new attack coach, as they reshape their backroom staff for the 2026-27 season.
  
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• Red Roses stars in line for £100k to retain World Cup

  23-06-2026 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Red Roses' top stars stand to earn £100,000 with England in 2029 should they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia.
  
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• Lake to captain Wales in summer internationals

  23-06-2026 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Gloucester-bound hooker will captain Wales in this summer's four internationals, stating with Saturday's game against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.
  
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• Bristol sign Wales back row Lewis

  23-06-2026 11:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Bears sign Wales back row forward Bethan Lewis for the 2026-27 season following her departure from Gloucester-Hartpury.
  
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• Listen: Thoughts on Prem final & England squad analysis

  22-06-2026 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris, Ugo and Danny reflect on the Prem final and the England squad
  
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• Injured Dombrandt set for long spell on sidelines

  22-06-2026 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harlequins' Alex Dombrandt faces a lengthy absence with an ACL injury sustained in England's international against a France XV.
  
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• Baxter urges Ridl to build on impressive season

  22-06-2026 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says top try-scorer Campbell Ridl must ensure he does not become a "one-shot wonder".
  
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• Savea new All Blacks captain as Fineanganofo in squad

  22-06-2026 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ardie Savea has been made the All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie's first squad announcement, while Newcastle-bound winger Fehi Fineanganofo gets a first call-up.
  
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• Cullen to leave Leinster at end of next season

  22-06-2026 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is to leave his role with the Irish province at the end of next season.
  
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• St Helens beat struggling Giants to end losing run

  22-06-2026 12:57 via bbc.com
  
  Watch highlights as St Helens beat Super League strugglers Huddersfield Giants to end a run of three games without a win.
  
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• Firefighting prop Scoble set to play last Wales game

  22-06-2026 12:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighter Jenni Scoble is set to play her final game for Wales against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.
  
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• Prem Rugby play-offs set to move to neutral venue

  22-06-2026 08:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Prem Rugby play-offs are set to move from home advantage to a neutral venue from the 2029-2030 season.
  
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• Tandy's Wales prepare for challenging summer of travel

  22-06-2026 05:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Welsh domestic rugby might have finished at the end of May but there is very little rest for the Wales national men's side this summer.
  
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• St Helens end losing run with win over Huddersfield

  21-06-2026 18:20 via bbc.com
  
  St Helens end their losing Super League run as they earn a comfortable win over bottom side Huddersfield Giants.
  
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• Leeds beat St Helens to go up to second

  21-06-2026 15:10 via bbc.com
  
  Leeds Rhinos go up to second in the Women's Super League standings as they beat St Helens 28-12 away from home.
  
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• Feyi-Waboso risked England place for Exeter return

  21-06-2026 14:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso says he had no choice but to risk his England chances this summer by playing in the Prem final only three weeks after breaking his jaw.
  
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• Catalans resurgence continues with Bradford win

  21-06-2026 14:29 via bbc.com
  
  Catalans Dragons continue their recent resurgence with a morale-boosting Super League win over Bradford Bulls.
  
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• Castleford earn comfortable win against Toulouse

  21-06-2026 14:17 via bbc.com
  
  Watch highlights as Castleford Tigers earn a comfortable Super League win at home against Toulouse Olympique.
  
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• Wigan score 13 tries in demolition of York

  21-06-2026 14:08 via bbc.com
  
  Watch highlights as Wigan Warriors score 13 tries as they pull off a formidable Super League victory over York Knights.
  
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• Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final

  21-06-2026 09:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northampton show their grit and unity to prevail in a tussle of a Prem final with Exeter and secure their third English title.
  
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• Castleford cruise to victory over Toulouse

  20-06-2026 23:15 via bbc.com
  
  Castleford Tigers put in a clinical display to beat Toulouse in Super League.
  
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• 'We'll be back' vows Exeter skipper Jenkins after final loss

  20-06-2026 22:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter captain Dafydd Jenkins says his side will return to Prem Rugby finals after their defeat by Northampton.
  
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• Can 'best Northampton team ever' become one of English rugby's greats?

  20-06-2026 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Does Northampton Saints' second Prem Rugby title in three seasons suggest a dynasty is being built at the club?
  
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• Catalans continue upturn by beating Bulls

  20-06-2026 21:32 via bbc.com
  
  Catalans Dragons pick up a third win in four Super League games with a victory over Bradford Bulls.
  
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• Wigan and Giants coast to wins, Leigh edge out Barrow

  20-06-2026 18:57 via bbc.com
  
  Leaders Wigan Warriors prove too strong for York Valkyrie, while there are also wins for Leigh and Huddersfield in Women's Super League.
  
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• Wakefield beat Hull FC for fourth win in five

  20-06-2026 18:51 via bbc.com
  
  Watch highlights as Wakefield claim their fourth win in five Super League games with a 36-10 victory at Hull FC.
  
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• Hull KR warm up for Leeds with win over Leigh

  20-06-2026 18:51 via bbc.com
  
  Watch highlights as champions Hull KR warm up for their trip to Super League leaders Leeds with a 22-8 win over Leigh Leopards.
  
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• Wigan thrash York to move up to fourth

  20-06-2026 18:23 via bbc.com
  
  Jai Field and Noah Hodkinson both score hat-tricks as Wigan Warriors thrash York Knights.
  
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