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INJURYAlex MitchellNorthampton Saints — out, remainder of the season
INJURYXavier SaifoloiCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYScott BarrettCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHemopo CunninghamBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYJames CameronBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYMitch DrummondCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYToby BellCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHugh CooneyLeinster — out, Season-ending
INJURYHenry RobertsonWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYJayden SaChiefs — out, season-ending
INJURYBilly SearleLeicester Tigers — out, Remainder of season
INJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the season
INJURYEthan HookerHollywoodbets Sharks — out, extended spell out
INJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-ending
INJURYBernard van der LindeBath Rugby — out, before end of season
INJURYSacha Feinberg-MngomezuluStormers — doubt
INJURYALEX NANKIVELMUNSTER — out
INJURYKwagga SmithSpringboks — out
INJURYGlen NewmanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFraser HannonFijian Drua — out
INJURYJames DolemanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFijian DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYStar RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYBut Queensland'sFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe Queensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYQueensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYCiaran FrawleyLeinster — out, N/A
INJURYJohn BryantQueensland Reds — out
INJURYCharlie GambleNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYFolau FaingaaNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYAustin DurbidgeNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJimmy TupouMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYJordie BarrettHurricanes — out, 1 week
INJURYNgane PunivaiHurricanes — out, week-to-week
INJURYBilly VunipolaMontpellier — doubt
INJURYTommy O'BrienLeinster — doubt
INJURYAJ MacGintyBristol — return_pending, N/A
INJURYMcDermottReds — return_pending, N/A
INJURYDeon FourieStormers — return_pending, set to return to Cape Town for scans
INJURYTommy ReffellLeicester Tigers — return_pending
INJURYDuhan van der MerweEdinburgh Rugby — return_pending
INJURYJosh van der FlierLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
INJURYRobbie HenshawLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
TRANSFERSarah Beckettsigns for Sale Sharks
TRANSFERAoife Waferagreed a new deal with Harlequins Women; prop Hannah Duffy retiring.
TRANSFERSteven LuatuaSigns new deal into 10th season with Bristol Bears.
TRANSFERTommaso Menoncellojoins Stade toulousain, engaging until 2029.
TRANSFERHannah Dallavallere-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordagreeing to join Sale Sharks, leaving Gloucester-Hartpury at the end of the season.
TRANSFERApete Narogojoin Toulon for several seasons, according to reports
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordjoins Sale Sharks.
INJURYAlex MitchellNorthampton Saints — out, remainder of the season
INJURYXavier SaifoloiCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYScott BarrettCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHemopo CunninghamBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYJames CameronBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYMitch DrummondCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYToby BellCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHugh CooneyLeinster — out, Season-ending
INJURYHenry RobertsonWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYJayden SaChiefs — out, season-ending
INJURYBilly SearleLeicester Tigers — out, Remainder of season
INJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the season
INJURYEthan HookerHollywoodbets Sharks — out, extended spell out
INJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-ending
INJURYBernard van der LindeBath Rugby — out, before end of season
INJURYSacha Feinberg-MngomezuluStormers — doubt
INJURYALEX NANKIVELMUNSTER — out
INJURYKwagga SmithSpringboks — out
INJURYGlen NewmanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFraser HannonFijian Drua — out
INJURYJames DolemanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFijian DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYStar RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYBut Queensland'sFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe Queensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYQueensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYCiaran FrawleyLeinster — out, N/A
INJURYJohn BryantQueensland Reds — out
INJURYCharlie GambleNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYFolau FaingaaNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYAustin DurbidgeNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJimmy TupouMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYJordie BarrettHurricanes — out, 1 week
INJURYNgane PunivaiHurricanes — out, week-to-week
INJURYBilly VunipolaMontpellier — doubt
INJURYTommy O'BrienLeinster — doubt
INJURYAJ MacGintyBristol — return_pending, N/A
INJURYMcDermottReds — return_pending, N/A
INJURYDeon FourieStormers — return_pending, set to return to Cape Town for scans
INJURYTommy ReffellLeicester Tigers — return_pending
INJURYDuhan van der MerweEdinburgh Rugby — return_pending
INJURYJosh van der FlierLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
INJURYRobbie HenshawLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
TRANSFERSarah Beckettsigns for Sale Sharks
TRANSFERAoife Waferagreed a new deal with Harlequins Women; prop Hannah Duffy retiring.
TRANSFERSteven LuatuaSigns new deal into 10th season with Bristol Bears.
TRANSFERTommaso Menoncellojoins Stade toulousain, engaging until 2029.
TRANSFERHannah Dallavallere-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordagreeing to join Sale Sharks, leaving Gloucester-Hartpury at the end of the season.
TRANSFERApete Narogojoin Toulon for several seasons, according to reports
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordjoins Sale Sharks.
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Global Rugby News

GLOBAL RUGBY NEWS — TODAY

NORTHERN HEMISPHERE - Gareth Steenson noted that closing out the Women's Six Nations with two home wins would be "huge" for the Ireland squad after their defeat by France. The Irish team is eyeing a home game in Belfast on 9 May, followed by a clash with Scotland at Aviva Stadium on 17 May. - Leicester Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen claims the competition will be "unrecognisable in 10 years," anticipating drastic changes to the top-flight model in the Premiership. Officials plan to scrap promotion and relegation in favor of a new franchise-style structure. - Wales legend George North has finally hung up his boots at age 34, ending a stellar career that included 121 caps and four Six Nations titles. He also represented the British & Irish Lions in 2013 and 2017. - Eddie Jones remains fuming after World Rugby dictated that his Japan side must play their Nations Championship clash with Ireland in Australia. The required relocation means that Japan and Fiji are the only Nations Championship teams forced to move their home fixtures. - The Investec Champions Cup semifinals feature four legendary clubs: the defending champions UBB, historic Bath, prestigious Toulon, and Leinster. These four sides are vying for a coveted crown in European rugby.

SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE - Crusaders winger Dallas McLeod christened the One New Zealand Stadium by scoring the very first try at the new facility. It was a fitting send-off for the stadium, marking a new era for Christchurch rugby. - Drua fullback Ilaisa Droasese delivered a "mind boggling" kick that gifted the Chiefs a try, showcasing another moment of questionable decision-making in Super Rugby history. - Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw is already planning his life post-finals, commenting that "Another couple of wins we'd be guaranteed quarterfinals," boosting the team’s playoff aspirations. - Former Springbok burger called out the Sharks, stating outright that the Durbanites "only got themselves to blame" following a costly collapse and poor discipline in the URC. - Rassie Erasmus publicly paid compliments to Eddie Jones after the Japan coach criticized the Irish bosses for perceived influence with World Rugby concerning scheduling.

Transfers & Contracts

TRANSFERS & CONTRACTS

Maud Muir — Signed a new deal to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury. Niamh O'Dowd — Signed a new deal to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury. Tom Botha — Signed a new deal with the Ospreys. Adams — Signed a new deal with his side in Welsh rugby. Samuel Bielle-Biarrey — Should leave Grenoble for a Nationale club, committing to Nissa Rugby. Fergus Lee-Warner — Signed for Grenoble from Newcastle.

Injury & Ban Tracker

INJURY & BAN TRACKER

Ben Spencer (Bath) — Withdrew before kick-off with a shoulder complaint; status is described as "touch and go." Dave Ribbans (Toulon) — Concerns remain over ongoing back issues. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (Waratahs) — Returned after a seven-week absence due to a hamstring injury.

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