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When is the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw? Date, time, qualified teams and how to watch

Everything you need to know as the draw for the tournament in Australia is made

The Independent UK

England star Henry Pollock nominated for major global award after stunning year

Pollock could walk away with a prestigious gong after bursting on to the scene in 2025 but the Springboks dominate the main award shortlist

The Independent UK

Wallabies star in running for World Rugby award

Australia's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is one of four finalists in World Rugby's men's breakthrough player of the year, impressing after switching from rugby league.

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Could new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out

There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too

The Guardian - UK

Franco Mostert red card: Why was South Africa lock sent off against Italy?

Mostert was controversially shown a permanent red card during the first half in Turin

The Independent UK

South American rugby success stories propel men’s World Cup qualifying

Los Condores are in the finals again and subplots abound going into next month’s Dubai qualification tournament

The Guardian - UK

Senior rugby figures believe rebel R360 league all but dead after unions’ statement

Senior global rugby figures believe the rebel R360 venture is all but dead unless it can find a way to appease the world’s top nations

The Guardian - UK

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England Rugby World Cup winner made into a Barbie doll

Ellie Kildunne says rugby being represented in Barbie form is ‘very inspiring to see’

The Independent UK

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody reveals he has motor neurone disease

The 47-year-old discovered weakness in his shoulder during a gym session before being diagnosed

The Independent UK

RFU ready to ban any male player who joins R360 league from international duty

The Mike Tindall-backed league has private funding but the international players’ union told their members they will not endorse R360

The Guardian - UK

Why Argentina and South Africa are playing Rugby Championship decider in London

While strictly speaking an Argentina ‘home’ game, the Springboks will expect strong backing as they attempt to retain their title

The Independent UK

World Rugby sends warning to breakaway league R360 after success of Women’s World Cup

The proposed franchise-style competition is hoping to lure some of the sport’s top players but World Rugby has urged caution

The Independent UK

Why Royal Fans Are "Very Disappointed" in the Royal Family—Including Princess Kate and Prince William—Following Major Event Absences

"They don't care one bit."

Marie Claire

World Rugby chief hails Women’s World Cup as ‘the greatest of all-time’

The 2025 Rugby World Cup was ‘the greatest of all-time’, according to the head of World Rugby

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

World Rugby confident other nations will catch up World Cup winners England

England secured World Cup triumph on home soil in front of a capacity crowd

The Guardian - UK

Roar of the Roses: England’s road to World Cup 2025 glory – in pictures

A photographic celebration of England’s journey to World Cup glory, from the opener against USA to beating Canada in the final

The Guardian - UK

Mitchell insists his previous final defeat can help England to Rugby World Cup glory

John Mitchell has learned from the men’s 2019 Rugby World Cup final failings and insists the women will handle the emotional tank well in Saturday’s final

The Conversation

Blood, bruises and belief: how England’s women’s rugby team embody physical and mental endurance

As women’s sport surges on the global stage, hosts England have lit up the Women’s Rugby World Cup. But the tackles, speed and power fans see on the field are only part of the story. What we don’t see is what it takes – both physically and psychologically – to…

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The Independent UK

Megan Jones nominated for World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year award

England full-back Ellie Kildunne won the award for 2024.

The Independent UK

The lesson England must learn as France rivalry reignites at Women’s World Cup

France have not beaten the Red Roses in their last 16 attempts but gave England a real fright at Twickenham earlier this year, as they clash in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday

The Independent UK

World Rugby revamps international calendar after record-breaking Women’s World Cup

The new WXV Global Series sees unions take back control of commercial rights in a significant step

The Guardian - UK

It’s ‘game on’ for launch, says rugby’s breakaway R360 league – but how ready is it really?

Co-founder Mike Tindall insists the rebel league will launch next year but, with financial projections changing, will the numbers stack up?

Evening Standard

Women's Rugby World Cup: France forward to appeal 12-game ban for biting

Les Bleues face the Red Roses in the last four this weekend

The Independent UK

France star Axelle Berthoumieu given 12-match ban after biting opponent at Women’s World Cup

France are also set to be without captain Manae Feleu for the remainder of the tournament after a dangerous tackle

The Guardian - US

‘Fight like heck’: US Eagles seek World Cup spot amid MLR turmoil

Just before Sunday’s crucial qualifier against Samoa in Denver, the American domestic league lost a third team in less than two months

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