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• Without scrums the game doesn’t work, insists Flatman

  04-10-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■By BEN JAYCOCK DAVID Flatman has hit back at rugby’s scrum critics and insists the set-piece remains one of the sport’s greatest spectacles and that the game “doesn’t work” without them. The former England and Bath prop believes the perception that supporters are fed up with scrums, resets and the technical complexity surrounding them has […]
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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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• 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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• 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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• Watch out for the Eagles! How the USA are becoming a force to be reckoned with once again

  06-10-2026 16:32 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  The bruising pack that is pushing the USA women’s rugby team back to the top.
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• NBA star Wembanyama trains with French rugby club

  06-10-2026 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama says he was inspired by the unity and camaraderie of rugby after spending time with French second tier side Provence.
  
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• Scott returns for Scotland's WXV Tests in Australia

  06-10-2026 12:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lucia Scott returns to the Scotland women squad for this month's WXV Global Series fixtures with Australia in Sydney and Canberra.
  
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• England forward Packer to miss North America tour

  06-10-2026 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two-time World Cup winner Marlie Packer will not travel with England to North America this month for Tests against Canada and the United States.
  
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• Kevin Sinfield makes heartwarming promise to Rob Burrow's family as he lets his team go

  06-10-2026 10:29 via express.co.uk
  Sir Kevin Sinfield has pledged to keep fundraising for MND in Rob Burrow's memory.
  
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• Cheetahs to play European games in Swansea

  06-10-2026 10:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches this season at St Helen's in Swansea, the home of Welsh side Ospreys.
  
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• Quins display one of worst I have ever seen - Monye

  06-10-2026 09:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ugo Monye calls former club Harlequins' 48-0 defeat by Gloucester "one of the worst performances I have ever seen".
  
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• Saracens management letting players down - Care

  05-10-2026 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England scrum-half Danny Care says "some of the powers that be" at Saracens have "let the players down".
  
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• Metcalfe back in Wales WXV reckoning for Japan

  05-10-2026 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nel Metcalfe is in a 30-strong party that will be led by co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams for back-to-back Tests in Japan.
  
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• Salty celebrations, questionable signings and Test bolters - Prem talking points

  05-10-2026 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.
  
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• Connor out, Lewis in as England name World Cup squad

  05-10-2026 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor is left out of England's Rugby League World Cup squad, with Hull KR's Mikey Lewis beating him to a place.
  
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• BBC backlash as upset fans make TV licence jibes over major sport ‘moving to Sky and DAZN’

  05-10-2026 10:58 via express.co.uk
  BBC showed the weekend's Super League Grand Final alongside Sky Sports.
  
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• Damilola Taylor's shocking murder revisited 26 years on

  05-10-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A look at the killing of Damilola Taylor, shedding fresh light with new testimony.
  
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• Sale hold on to beat Saracens despite Vermeulen red

  04-10-2026 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sale overcome Jacques Vermeulen's red card to defeat Saracens 21-17 and pick up their first win of The Prem campaign.
  
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• London Broncos rout Doncaster to clinch treble

  04-10-2026 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  London Broncos complete a second-tier treble by thrashing Doncaster 78-6 in the Championship Grand Final.
  
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• Dual-code winger Nawaqanitawase stars as Roosters win NRL Final

  04-10-2026 15:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Nawaqanitawase scores two tries in his last match before switching back to rugby union to help Sydney Roosters beat Newcastle Knights 19-18 in the NRL Grand Final.
  
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• Burgess ready to stay on to end Warrington pain

  04-10-2026 12:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sam Burgess says he plans to stay at Warrington for 2027 as the Wolves try to bounce back from more Grand Final heartache.
  
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• Was Ulster thriller in Glasgow 'too entertaining'?

  04-10-2026 11:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ulster head coach Richie Murphy jokes that Friday's thrilling 33-33 draw with Glasgow Warriors was "too entertaining" from his point of view.
  
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• Sinfield completes final ultramarathon challenge

  04-10-2026 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Kevin Sinfield crosses the finish line at Old Trafford after seven ultramarathons in seven days.
  
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• Celebrate the late Scottish-Kenyan singer-songwriter Beldina Odenyo

  04-10-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A raw tribute celebrating the late Scottish-Kenyan singer-songwriter Beldina Odenyo.
  
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• The URC talking points as Wales hopefuls impress

  04-10-2026 06:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Which players are impressing as Cardiff and Dragons enjoy strong starts in the United Rugby Championship while Scarlets and Ospreys are still hunting a win.
  
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• James Pater following in George Furbank’s footsteps at Northampton Saints

  04-10-2026 05:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Northampton Saints youngster James Pater is making his mark after taking inspiration from former team-mate George Furbank and scoring a hat-trick against Newcastle Red Bulls.
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• Bristol Bears’ revenge mission complete as Pat Lam’s side hammer Northampton Saints

  04-10-2026 05:45 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Pat Lam and Louis Rees-Zammit reflect on Bristol Bears’ painful 94-33 defeat by Northampton Saints last season that fuelled their 41-26 revenge win at Ashton Gate.
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