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• McArthur agrees deal with Exeter

  02-08-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Prop: Archie McArthur EXETER Chiefs have signed loosehead prop Archie McArthur from Gloucester for the 2026-27 season. McArthur made 20 appearances for the Cherry and Whites during three campaigns while being dual-registered with Champ side Hartpury, who he also played 25 games for. The 23-year-old began his career in Wasps’ academy and has also represented […]
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• Castleford head coach Carr to miss Hull KR game

  06-08-2026 09:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Castleford Tigers head coach Ryan Carr is to miss Friday's home game against Hull KR for "personal reasons".
  
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• Kloska & Halliwell stay as Bears also sign Lennon

  05-08-2026 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol props George Kloska and Jimmy Halliwell agree new deals and scrum-half Oscar Lennon re-signs with the club.
  
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• Scarlets chief Daniels dismisses Ospreys merger

  05-08-2026 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scarlets managing director Jon Daniels also wants greater transparency from the Welsh Rugby Union as their future hangs in the balance.
  
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• Ellie Kildunne: Inside Bristol Bears Move, Career and Profile

  05-08-2026 17:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Ellie Kildunne will play for Bristol Bears Women in the 2026-27 Premiership Women’s Rugby season after leaving Harlequins in one of the biggest club transfers in the women’s game this summer. The England full-back, widely regarded as one of the world’s best players, described Bristol as “the perfect club” because of its ambitious style of […]
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• Warrington to face Wigan in Dublin in 2027

  05-08-2026 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors are set to meet in Dublin in 2027 in the first Super League fixture to be played in Ireland.
  
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• Ex-England prop Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator

  05-08-2026 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former rugby star will be known as Mauler when the fourth series airs in 2027, the BBC confirmed.
  
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• TV presenter Knowles buys stake in Cornish Pirates

  05-08-2026 13:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Television presenter Nick Knowles becomes a shareholder in Champ Rugby side Cornish Pirates.
  
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• English out for season days after signing for York

  05-08-2026 11:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prop forward Matty English is out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury shortly after signing for York Knights.
  
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• Mumbai, Mie, Madrid - GB part-time stars' search for sevens

  05-08-2026 09:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Since their contracts were stripped back to part-time last summer, Great Britain Sevens players have had to find alternative employment and teams to keep their passion alive.
  
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• Hull FC sign Leigh full-back Hodgson

  04-08-2026 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hull FC sign Leigh Leopards full-back Bailey Hodgson on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.
  
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• Bradford re-sign England forward Bateman for 2027

  04-08-2026 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford Bulls re-sign North Queensland Cowboys forward John Bateman on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.
  
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• Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find

  04-08-2026 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Salary cap regulations might not be high on everyone's holiday reading list, but Eddie Hearn might be interested if he's keen to get Henry Pollock's £1m pay-day.
  
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• Leeds veteran Watkins extends deal

  04-08-2026 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Rhinos veteran Kallum Watkins extends his deal through to the end of next season.
  
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• Newcastle sign Fiji hooker Togiatama

  04-08-2026 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Red Bulls sign Fiji hooker Zuriel Togiatama on a one-year deal.
  
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• The teenage Cardiff hooker ignoring Wales hype

  04-08-2026 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hooker Tom Howe stays grounded after being tipped as one to watch for Wales before his debut for Cardiff.
  
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• Taylor to return to Hull FC as part of coaching team

  03-08-2026 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two-time Challenge Cup winner Scott Taylor will return to Hull FC to be part of Steve McNamara's new-look coaching team for 2027.
  
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• Leigh release Australian prop Pene

  03-08-2026 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Leopards release Australian prop Aaron Pene early from his contract after only 15 Super League games for the club.
  
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• Exeter stalwart Cowling dies aged 82

  03-08-2026 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Exeter Chiefs coach and Leicester Tigers and Gloucester player Robin Cowling dies aged 82.
  
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• Pollock to demand £1m a year at Northampton - Hearn

  03-08-2026 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Henry Pollock is set to demand a substantial increase on his current Northampton contract to stay at Franklin's Gardens, with agent Eddie Hearn suggesting annual earnings of £1m are his going rate.
  
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• Whitby celebrate 75 years with exciting new era ahead

  03-08-2026 16:25 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Whitby will celebrate their 75th anniversary during the 2026-27 season as the club enters a new era with a league move, fresh leadership and a thriving junior section.
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• Northampton sign Italian international Neculai

  03-08-2026 12:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northampton Saints sign Italian International tighthead prop Ion Neculai from Zebre.
  
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• 'Family stress' forces Scotland boss Fukofuka to step down

  03-08-2026 11:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sione Fukofuka steps down from his role as Scotland Women head coach because of "the stress and the strain" of being apart from his family in Australia.
  
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• Warrington thump Cas to boost play-off chances

  02-08-2026 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves thump Castleford Tigers to boost their Super League play-off hopes.
  
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• Wakefield beat Catalans for seventh straight win

  02-08-2026 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Wakefield hold off Catalans Dragons to reclaim second place in Super League.
  
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• York beat Saints for first time in 80 years

  02-08-2026 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as York Knights pile more misery on St Helens with a first victory over them in 80 years.
  
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• Henry Slade: England have a real chance in the 2027 Rugby World Cup

  02-08-2026 05:45 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Henry Slade believes England have all the ingredients to challenge rugby’s biggest nations at next year’s Rugby World Cup – if they can finally solve the one issue holding them back.
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• Peter Winterbottom says England have made no progress under Steve Borthwick

  02-08-2026 05:30 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Peter Winterbottom questions whether England have genuinely progressed under Steve Borthwick, with the former flanker also highlighting discipline issues and naming the player he believes could solve the midfield problem.
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• James Dun admits ‘clock is ticking’ on England dream after Harlequins move

  02-08-2026 05:01 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  James Dun admits time is against him in his push for England recognition but believes his move to Harlequins can give him the platform to reach the international stage.
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• Slade: We have real chance in World Cup

  02-08-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  HENRY Slade insists England are just one step away from competing with the top teams at the World Cup next year. ■By ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick’s squad currently have their feet up on holiday after winning two from three in their Nations Championship summer, another campaign blighted by ill-discipline. That will be top of the […]
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