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• St Helens release centre MacDonald

  27-10-2026 19:28 via BBC Sport
  
  St Helens terminate the contract of centre Nene MacDonald by mutual consent.
  
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• Huge rugby bombshell as clubs in talks to ditch Wales and join English Premiership

  28-10-2026 17:23 via Daily Express :: Rugby Feed
  The Welsh Rugby Union has formally expressed interest in two Welsh clubs joining the Gallagher Premiership.
  
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• Cheika happy to 'fly the flag' for Lebanon

  28-10-2026 17:23 via BBC Sport
  
  Lebanon head coach Michael Cheika says he will be approaching the concluding fixture of his side's 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign as if it is the final.
  
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• England rugby star stood down effective immediately after two concerning incidents

  28-10-2026 17:07 via Daily Express :: Rugby Feed
  England star Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been stood down from all rugby duties indefinitely.
  
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• 'I earned my spot' - Lewis can be England hero after controversial selection

  28-10-2026 12:06 via BBC Sport
  
  Mikey Lewis knows his selection for England's squad at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup was divisive but he's ready to take his chance in Australia.
  
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• Chair skills, quick brain - how O'Neill adapted to wheelchair rugby league

  28-10-2026 10:19 via BBC Sport
  
  Finlay O'Neill thought his sporting days were over when his dislocated a knee at the age of 16. Now he is preparing to play a part in England's bid to retain the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
  
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• The Prem talents hunting Wales breakthroughs

  28-10-2026 07:42 via BBC Sport
  
  Exeter's Kane James and Bath's Louie Hennessey are aiming to make an impression with Wales in November's Nations Championship.
  
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• Exeter Chiefs ready to welcome centre McLeod

  28-10-2026 07:28 via BBC Sport
  
  Exeter boss Rob Baxter is excited about Dallas McLeod's impeding arrival from New Zealand.
  
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• Little Angel makes big impact on return to Japan

  27-10-2026 22:18 via BBC Sport
  
  Prop Sisilia Tuipulotu has hazy memories of growing up in Tokyo as she bids for back-to-back WXV Global Series wins in Japan with Wales.
  
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• Prep time for Wallabies a challenge - Borthwick

  27-10-2026 19:05 via BBC Sport
  
  England head coach Steve Borthwick says his players have tried to make most of limited preparation time for their Test against a comparatively battle-hardened Australia.
  
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• Sexton backs Furlong after groin grab allegation

  27-10-2026 17:58 via BBC Sport
  
  Ireland's assistant coach Jonathan Sexton backs prop Tadhg Furlong after the Leinster prop was cited for an alleged groin grab.
  
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• Pepper to miss England games and Carreras' season over

  27-10-2026 17:16 via BBC Sport
  
  Bath confirm flanker Guy Pepper will miss England's Nations Championship games and fly-half Santi Carreras will not play again this season.
  
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• Els signs new deal to stay at Northampton Saints

  27-10-2026 15:52 via BBC Sport
  
  Northampton Saints loose-head prop Jordan Els signs a new contract until the end of the season after impressing on trial.
  
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• Wales call up in-form Page after Dyer injury blow

  27-10-2026 14:22 via BBC Sport
  
  Wales release Rio Dyer from their Nations Championship squad after hamstring injury, with Scarlets wing Macs Page added for November's games.
  
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• Bell ruled out of Wales' second WXV Japan Test

  27-10-2026 12:59 via BBC Sport
  
  The 21-year-old centre is currently awaiting the results of a scan after suffering a serious-looking knee injury.
  
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• England face 'do or die' World Cup game with Samoa

  27-10-2026 12:56 via BBC Sport
  
  England's final group game of the 2026 women's Rugby League World Cup is "do or die", according to coach Stuart Barrow.
  
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• Ringrose set to miss Ireland's November games

  27-10-2026 11:57 via BBC Sport
  
  Centre Garry Ringrose is set to miss Ireland's Nations Championship fixtures next month with a hamstring injury.
  
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• BBC viewers in tears during Sir Kevin Sinfield doc as unheard Rob Burrow voicenote aired

  27-10-2026 11:41 via Daily Express :: Rugby Feed
  A new BBC documentary has highlighted the brilliant work Sir Kevin Sinfield has done in memory of Rob Burrow.
  
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• England's Feyi-Waboso set to return to action

  27-10-2026 11:28 via BBC Sport
  
  Immanuel Feyi-Waboso should be fit to play for England in next month's Nations Championship matches.
  
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• Leatherbarrow call-up shows Red Bulls' strides - McFarland

  27-10-2026 09:59 via BBC Sport
  
  Ollie Leatherbarrow's Scotland call-up is proof of Newcastle Red Bulls' increased competitiveness in the Prem this season, says Dan McFarland.
  
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• Lions rugby star charged and faces ban for allegedly grabbing opponent’s genitals

  27-10-2026 09:48 via Daily Express :: Rugby Feed
  Ireland and British and Irish Lions prop Tadhg Furlong has been cited for an alleged breach of rugby's Law 9.27.
  
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• Rob Burrow's widow makes decision over dating again after rugby legend's plea

  27-10-2026 09:31 via Daily Express :: Rugby Feed
  Lindsey Burrow has shared her decision on finding love again after Rob's death, revealing a private message from her late husband.
  
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• Townsend never felt he could beat All Blacks as a player, but as a coach...

  27-10-2026 09:11 via BBC Sport
  
  Head coach Gregor Townsend on the challenge of finding Scotland's first win over New Zealand and getting high-ball help from Australia.
  
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• Ulster's Augustus enjoying South Africa homecoming

  27-10-2026 09:06 via BBC Sport
  
  Ulster back row Juarno Augustus is relishing being back in his native South Africa as he prepares to face his former club Stormers after recovering from ankle surgery.
  
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• Litten and Knowles in for England as O'Neill drops out for key PNG match

  27-10-2026 07:31 via BBC Sport
  
  Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles are brought into the starting line-up for England's must-win Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea - with Brad O'Neill dropping out.
  
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• Where are Wales internationals really made?

  27-10-2026 05:34 via BBC Sport
  
  Where a player is born in only one part of the story - BBC Sport traces the playing journey of Wales' 100 most recent internationals.
  
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• Kevin Sinfield breaks down in tears and tells friends to stop in new TV interview

  26-10-2026 23:18 via Daily Express :: Rugby Feed
  Sir Kevin Sinfield became emotional during the BBC documentary Thank You Sir Kev, raising more than £13million for the Motor Neurone Disease community
  
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• Four games, no wins - Ulster aim for URC turnaround

  26-10-2026 21:25 via BBC Sport
  
  Head coach Richie Murphy says Ulster are "small margins" away from a first victory in the United Rugby Championship after a winless start in the league.
  
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• Bristol sign Auvaa following Saracens sacking

  26-10-2026 20:03 via BBC Sport
  
  Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after he was sacked by Saracens.
  
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• Lewis conquers self-doubt to hunt more Wales caps

  26-10-2026 18:21 via BBC Sport
  
  Dragons prop Dillon Lewis is hoping for more Wales caps in the Nations Championship after a successful return from the international wilderness.
  
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