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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Joe Marler to make England debut as Soccer Aid 2026 line-up confirmed

Wayne Rooney among big names playing at annual charity match

Evening Standard

Again we dare to wonder if this is Italy’s time – because England’s confidence looks shot

Italy matched France physically, and while England have never lost to the Azzurri, Saturday is a Six Nations chance as good as any for the hosts

The Guardian - UK

NSW Waratahs star shows how club rugby Gamble paid off

An off-contract star has reflected on his rise from suburban club rugby to NSW Waratahs fan favourite as he ponders his future beyond 2026.

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Fine form, poor results continue in Japan for Folau

Former Wallaby Israel Folau has scored yet again in Japanese rugby, but his side suffered another defeat to remain 10th in the 12-team competition.

AAP

Cale's late heroics saves Brumbies from Blues upset

The Brumbies have kept their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific season in tact, overcoming an almighty scare from the Blues to win 30-27.

AAP

Already on the plane or left at home? How England’s Rugby World Cup squad is shaping up

Steve Borthwick started the Six Nations with a settled squad but three matches in and the journey to Australia 2027 has become a harder selection equation

The Guardian - UK

Promotion and relegation from Prem to be scrapped as rugby moves to franchise model

The Rugby Football Union council ‘overwhelmingly’ voted to approve a move to a franchise model which will begin in the 2026-27 season

The Guardian - UK

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'We'll force rule changes': Walkers to upset applecart

Ben and Shane Walker are set to transform rugby league again as coaches of the Western Clydesdales as they vow to exploit and change the rules of the game.

AAP

Prem relegation and promotion to be scrapped in major shake-up of English rugby

RFU Council “overwhelmingly” approves proposal to turn top-flight into 12-team franchise model

Evening Standard

RFU set to confirm radical revamp for English rugby’s top league

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The Independent UK

English rugby set for radical change as Prem ring-fencing and expansion plans approved

Relegation and promotion will be removed from the English top flight for an alternative model

The Independent UK

Razzle dazzle Reds get Super season on track

The Reds have produced an early frontrunner for try of the season and then kicked on to beat the Highlanders for an important Super Rugby Pacific win.

AAP

World Rugby responds to questions over future of scrums and bid to make sport ‘quicker and simpler’ for fans

The governing body has set a renewed focus on the overall growth of the sport and fan experience

The Independent UK

Western Force break the shackles with Super win in NZ

The Western Force have opened their Super Rugby Pacific season account with a much-needed win over Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe.

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The Independent UK

Is rugby any closer to answering the complex brain injury question?

SPECIAL REPORT: With a court case looming large over the sport, Harry Latham-Coyle investigates what is being done to combat head injuries and the players struggling with life after rugby

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Olympic heroes, world champions and Norwegian stars

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, ice hockey, skiing, boxing, cricket and motor racing?

AAP

Holmes the US salesman as NRL takes over downtown Vegas

An estimated 16,000 fans have rolled in for the NRL's Las Vegas launch event, with Valentine Holmes the centre of attention for American broadcasters.

AAP

Lonergan guarded after Brumbies' blistering start

Brumbies stand-in captain Ryan Lonergan has warned his team against complacency after their rousing start to the Super Rugby season.

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AAP

'Don't give up': Broncos gem wants even more in 2026

Off-contract Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki is a template for using hard work to rise to the top of rugby league, and he's targeting more success.

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham City’s owners explore moving into rugby union and buying Prem franchise

Birmingham owner, Knighthead Capital Management, are in early discussions about buying an ‘expansion team’ if rugby’s top flight is ringfenced

The Independent UK

Saracens respond to ‘disrespectful’ speculation linking Andy Farrell with return to club

Farrell has been linked with a role at the club after the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Saracens salary cap punishment under scrutiny over alleged conflict of interest

Saracens were relegated to the Championship after being dealt two points deductions for breaching the salary cap

AAP

'It's only February': table-topping Tahs yet to peak

Consistency is the NSW Waratahs' new buzzword as they strive to push for Super Rugby Pacific title glory in 2026.

AAP

What happens in Vegas need not stay in Vegas for NRL

USA's Rugby League chair has urged the NRL to consider California and Texas for future matches, while pointing to the NFL model to grow the game in the US.

AAP

Debt ridden to 'best in world': Reds' grand ambition

They plan to become "the best rugby province in the world" by 2030, as Queensland Rugby Union supremo David Hanham says now is the time to be ambitious.

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