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Prodigy Petaia back in Wallabies fold ahead of Cup tilt

Precocious outside back Jordan Petaia is back in the Wallabies squad for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as Australia brace for the Springboks.

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Suaalii keeps ‘open mindset’ to Wallabies position amid rising expectations for Rugby World Cup

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii won’t specialise in one on-field role yet as Australia coach Les Kiss faces multiple selection conundrums

The Guardian - AU

'Lucky' veteran signs on as historic World Cup beckons

The ACT Brumbies have announced that prop James Slipper will stay on for another year following a season where he became Super Rugby's most-capped player.

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Jones' nod to Kiss ahead of potential Cup showdown

Eddie Jones, the last man to coach Australia at a home Rugby World Cup, has some insights for new Wallabies mentor Les Kiss.

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Richie Mo’unga returns to New Zealand squad to leave All Blacks selection dilemma

Mo’unga has not featured for his country since starting the 2023 Rugby World Cup final

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'Might consider it': home World Cup on Foley's mind

He'd be 38 but veteran playmaker Bernard Foley isn't ruling out featuring in next year's home Rugby World Cup after returning to the NSW Waratahs in 2027.

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Rugby World Cup funding to aid Pacific push

As well as targeting Australian grassroots rugby, part of a $90 million World Cup funding package will be directed to establishing competitions in the Pacific.

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ITV beats off competition from BBC to secure 2027 Rugby World Cup broadcasting rights

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ITV strikes deal to show 2027 Rugby World Cup

The long-time competition broadcaster has seen off competition from the BBC to retain exclusive rights

The Independent UK

ITV agrees deal for 2027 Rugby World Cup and sews up rights to England men

ITV has agreed a deal for live rights to the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup in a move that cements its position as the home of international rugby in the UK

The Guardian - UK

RU:Exiting coach doesn't fancy Wallabies' World Cup hopes

One of Australia's longest serving and most experienced coaches has cast doubts on the Wallabies' hopes of contending for Rugby World Cup glory next year.

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Exiting coach doesn't fancy Wallabies' World Cup hopes

One of Australia's longest serving and most experienced coaches has cast doubts on the Wallabies' hopes of contending for Rugby World Cup glory next year.

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Andy Farrell commits future to Ireland with long-term contract extension

Farrell has signed a deal through the 2031 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick set to lead England into 2027 Rugby World Cup after Six Nations review

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Jones hopeful Japan becomes Newcastle's rugby team

With an eye on Japan's 2027 Rugby World Cup match in Newcastle, coach Eddie Jones wants Novocastrians to get behind his team when they play Ireland in July.

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia abandons plans to host 2035 Rugby World Cup amid funding cutback

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is undergoing a ‘value realization’ of its economic plan and its governor Yasir al-Rumayyan said the Iran war is adding ‘pressure to priorities’

The Guardian - UK

‘It was stressful’: inside Scotland women’s Rugby World Cup contract wrangle

Scotland’s tournament was overshadowed by off-field uncertainty but, says former international Beth Blacklock, the future is looking brighter

The Guardian - UK

Potential US host cities for 2031 Women’s World Cup games mull withdrawal over Fifa concerns

Some cities have opted to focus on hosting rights for the men’s Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby said to offer fewer restrictions than Fifa has presented for the Women’s World Cup

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Two-time Rugby World Cup winner suffers third ACL rupture

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'In awe': debutants named for new-look Wallaroos side

The Wallaroos team has been unveiled for their first Test since a crushing Rugby World Cup exit last year, with six names in line for a debut against Fiji.

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Wallabies snare All Blacks assistant as defence coach

The Wallabies have appointed another former key All Blacks staff member as assistant coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

The Independent UK

Argentina bid to join Brazil, Chile and Uruguay in hosting 2035 Rugby World Cup

A preferred host will be identified in May 2027, with World Rugby’s council granting final approval the following November

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Historic Rennie appointment to add World Cup intrigue

Dramatically denied the chance to coach the Wallabies at a World Cup, New Zealander Dave Rennie will instead lead the All Blacks into next year's showpiece.

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 Guardian - AU

Local rivalries are key for Wallabies as Super Rugby starts the new season full of hope

Australia’s club sides can drive each other to greater heights in a year that will prove crucial ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup

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