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• Leicester and Gloucester make changes for Slater Cup

  08-10-2026 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicester Tigers make five changes for the visit of early Prem leaders Gloucester in the Slater Cup.
  
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• Rees-Zammit reaping rewards of hard work, says Lam

  08-10-2026 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is reaping the rewards of the work he has put into training, said Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam.
  
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• Gloucester-Hartpury sign Australia prop O'Gorman

  08-10-2026 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gloucester-Hartpury sign Australia tight-head prop Bridie O'Gorman for the 2026-27 Premiership Women's Rugby season.
  
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• Munster to mark 10-year anniversary of Foley's death

  08-10-2026 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Munster will host a special ceremony before next week's Investec Champions Cup game against Racing 92 in Cork to mark the 10-year anniversary of Anthony Foley's passing.
  
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• Floored by Farrell to top of the league - Atkinson on Gloucester resurgence

  08-10-2026 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charlie Atkinson has had three professional clubs and plenty of set-backs in his career so far, but now he is riding high with a resurgent Gloucester
  
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• Ex-Wallaby Koroibete debuts for Ospreys at Dragons

  08-10-2026 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Australia wing Marika Koroibete is tipped to make a difference for Ospreys in their URC derby against Dragons at Rodney Parade.
  
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• Faletau primed for return from six-month injury

  08-10-2026 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is set to make his first appearance since March in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
  
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• Deacon aims for a 'tougher, harder' Gloucester

  08-10-2026 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Gloucester forwards coach Brett Deacon says he has endeavoured to make the side "tougher" and "harder" aiding their successful start to the season.
  
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• The staggering amount Sir Kevin Sinfield has raised for MND as hero knighted

  08-10-2026 13:00 via express.co.uk
  Sir Kevin Sinfield has raised millions of pounds in the fight against motor neurone disease.
  
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• Wakefield top as all 14 Super League clubs stay for 2027

  08-10-2026 12:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 14 Super League clubs will remain in place for 2027 with Grand Final winners Wakefield Trinity topping the IMG ratings.
  
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• Celtic Challenge introduces home final incentive

  08-10-2026 12:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Irish, Scottish and Welsh teams have the added incentive of competing for a home final in the 2026-27 Celtic Challenge.
  
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• Gilmore says he expected difficult Quins start

  08-10-2026 11:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore says he expected a difficult start to the season following a summer of changes.
  
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• 'Improving' James impresses Exeter boss Baxter

  08-10-2026 09:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he has been impressed with how young Wales back-row Kane James is maturing.
  
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• St Helens assistant Briers leaves

  07-10-2026 19:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  St Helens assistant coach Lee Briers leaves after two seasons to "explore a new opportunity".
  
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• York winger Bennison extends contract

  07-10-2026 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York Knights winger Jon Bennison signs a one-year contract extension through to the end of next season.
  
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• Compulsory media duties like something in an autocracy - Venter

  07-10-2026 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Saracens' Brendan Venter compares Prem Rugby's media obligations to "something from an autocratic land" after reluctantly speaking at a press conference.
  
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• Kevin Sinfield's hilariously honest verdict on what Rob Burrow would think of knighthood

  07-10-2026 16:23 via express.co.uk
  Sir Kevin Sinfield has said his late friend Rob Burrow would be "laughing" but "enormously proud" to see him receive a knighthood.
  
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• Burrow would be proud of knighthood - Sinfield

  07-10-2026 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Kevin Sinfield is knighted by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.
  
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• Kevin Sinfield knighthood has everyone saying same thing after vow to Rob Burrow's family

  07-10-2026 15:11 via express.co.uk
  Kevin Sinfield received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on Wednesday in recognition of his fundraising efforts for motor neurone disease
  
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• Bradford appoint Hardcastle as head coach

  07-10-2026 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford Bulls Women appoint Amy Hardcastle as their new head coach.
  
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• Kevin Sinfield knighted by Prince William as Rob Burrow's wife pays tearjerking tribute

  07-10-2026 13:59 via express.co.uk
  Kevin Sinfield has been knighted by Prince William at Windsor Castle in recognition of his extraordinary work.
  
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• Inside Scarlets and their struggle for existence

  07-10-2026 12:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scarlets are ready to fight for their existence as the Welsh Rugby Union presses on with controversial plans to cut a west Wales club.
  
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• Kevin Sinfield's last words to Rob Burrow, promise to family and new fundraising challenge

  07-10-2026 12:00 via express.co.uk
  Kevin Sinfield's gruelling physical challenges have raised an incredible amount of money.
  
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• Leicester hooker Theobald-Thomas forced to retire

  07-10-2026 11:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicester Tigers announce hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas retire immediately on medical grounds.
  
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• Exeter's Capstick set to miss much of season

  07-10-2026 11:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter forward Richard Capstick could much most of this season after the recurrence of a shoulder injury.
  
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• McFarland views Newcastle frustration as positive

  06-10-2026 20:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Red Bulls are channelling the frustration of a narrow defeat as they prepare for the trip to Exeter Chiefs.
  
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• Prop Van der Flier signs new Tigers contract

  06-10-2026 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicester Tigers prop Archie van der Flier signs a new contract with the Prem club.
  
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• Bradford Bulls sign Grand Final winner Walmsley

  06-10-2026 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford Bulls sign Wakefield Trinity winger Lachlan Walmsley on a two-year deal.
  
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• Huddersfield sign Newcastle Knights winger Aoake

  06-10-2026 17:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield Giants sign Newcastle Knights winger Logan Aoake on a two-year deal.
  
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• Exeter sign former Pau back-row forward Tuipulotu

  06-10-2026 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter Chiefs sign former Scarlets and Pau number eight Carwyn Tuipulotu for the remainder of the season.
  
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