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'Good news' coming for Moana Pasifika's future, says Winston Peters
Moana Pasifika shareholders have voted to appoint liquidators to the Super Rugby team’s holding company.
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White Ferns crushed by England in T20 decider
The White Ferns were decisively crushed by England in the T20 decider, suffering a seven-wicket loss despite the efforts of Sophie Devine.
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Giliomee stars as Junior Boks trounce Fiji
Luan Giliomee hauled in three of the Junior Springboks' twelve tries to deliver a crushing U20 International Series win against Fiji.
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Lions look to Bordeaux blueprint
The Lions are clearly studying Bordeaux Bègles' blueprint following their victory over Leinster before facing opponents in the Vodacom URC quarter-final in Dublin.
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Wessels predicts changing sevens landscape
SA Rugby GM Dave Wessels predicts that sevens players will increasingly split their focus between the SVNS series and private franchise leagues. This signals a structural shift challenging the current landscape of the sport.
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Watch: LBB’s 10 Champions Cup tries
Louis Bielle-Biarrey opened his Investec Champions Cup campaign with two tries at Loftus and has compiled 10 tries in the competition.
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Worcester story is 'unique and special' - Everard
Matt Everard called the Worcester Warriors season "unique and special" following their thrilling last-gasp semi-final win over Ealing.
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Bordeaux’s rout of Leinster cements French dominance and leaves rivals playing catch-up | Robert Kitson
Bordeaux-Bègles secured their second successive Top 14 title, solidifying what the journalist calls France's growing dominance in European club rugby.
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2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round 12 summary: Pampas hit back as playoff race tightens
Pampas delivered a devastating 59-0 beating to Cobras in Buenos Aires during Round 12 of the Super Rugby Americas, intensifying the playoff race.
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Leinster’s focus turns to the URC after Champions Cup heartbreak
Leinster's season feels cut short after their Champions Cup Final heartbreak, meaning their high attack stats will now be put to use focusing solely on the URC.
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Welsh rugby player has car stolen from outside his house
A former Cardiff winger found his car stolen from outside his house, leaving him only with two packs of nappies on his driveway.
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The stark realities of the imminent radical decision about to change Welsh rugby for good
Welsh rugby is staring down an imminent radical decision set to fundamentally change the landscape of the sport. The union itself is currently intensely divided over the best way forward for the game.
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Rugby bosses forced to step in as club collapses after Wales legend's exit
Wales legend's exit triggers a club collapse, forcing rugby bosses to step in, and the struggling team will be axed at the end of the season.
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The truth behind England international's Wales switch as Steve Tandy intervenes
The Exeter Chiefs back-rower is set to make his Wales debut this summer after representing the England U20s.
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Jiffy's incredible feat at 63 leaves him battered and in tears as message breaks him
Jiffy's incredible feat at 63 left him battered and in tears as a message broke him, according to WalesOnline.
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Winners and losers as Wales star flourishes overseas but coach under threat after team was bullied
A Wales star performed well overseas, but the coach faces potential fallout after his side reportedly struggled and was bullied by opponents.
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Champions Cup. Entretien. "L'implication des franchises sud-africaines est réelle" : le patron de l’EPCR Jacques Raynaud prend la parole
Jacques Raynaud, patron de l’EPCR, addresses European rugby debates, noting that "the involvement of South African franchises is real."
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XV de France - “La domination française en Champions Cup montre que Fabien Galthié n’est pas à la hauteur”, estime un consultant et ancien joueur anglais
Former England international Stuart Barnes questioned the French success, arguing that the nation's European dominance proves Fabien Galthié is not up to scratch.
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Rugby à 7 - Hoani Bosmorin appelé, les Lyonnaises en force... les groupes de France 7 pour Valladolid
Hoani Bosmorin has been called up to the French team for the Rugby à 7 groups stage in Valladolid, and five Lyonnaises are also confirmed.
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BBC Sport
England World Cup-winning captain Stratford to join Sale
Zoe Stratford — joins Sale Sharks.
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Transferts. Top 14 - Bayonne : Matthieu Uhila (Montpellier) en approche
Matthieu Uhila — Loaned from Montpellier to Aviron Bayonnais for the next season.
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BBC Sport
Crowley ruled out of Munster's quarter-final against Bulls
Jack Crowley (Munster) — ruled out for Saturday's quarter-final
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The Breakdown | ‘Everyone hates us, don’t they?’: Mo Hunt on why England won’t tire of dominating women’s rugby
Mo Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury) — season-ending knee injury
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Shareholders vote to appoint liquidators to super rugby team Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika (Super Rugby) — Shareholders appoint liquidators after signaling disbandment, effective immediately.
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Why Hooker incident didn’t result in red
Ethan Hooker (Sharks and Springbok) — Controversy resulted in no citing, URC defends process.
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SA Rugby Magazine
Tappe warns players over referee abuse
URC head of match officials Tappe Henning is calling out the players, warning that excessive appeals to referees are a growing concern. Clearly, the constant chirping needs to stop; the match officials are being overwhelmed by the nonsense.
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URC hails Hawk-Eye success in TMO decisions
The URC claims its Hawk-Eye investment is successfully improving both the speed and accuracy of TMO decisions, suggesting technology is finally giving the on-field officiating the precision it desperately needs.
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Tappe proud of trailblazing Hollie
URC head of match officials Tappe Henning publicly declared that referee Hollie Davidson has earned herself a place among the competition’s elite referees. It seems the spotlight is shining brightly on Davidson, confirming her status among the continent's best officiating talent.
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