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INJURYBilly SearleLeicester Tigers — out, Remainder of seasonINJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the seasonINJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-endingINJURYAlex MitchellEngland — outINJURYScott BarrettAll Blacks — out, 5 monthsINJURYFineen WycherleyMunster — outINJURYWill MuirBath — out, rest of the seasonINJURYGabriel OghreBristol Bears — out, rest of the seasonINJURYBenjamin GrondonaBristol Bears — out, rest of season
TRANSFERCorné Weilbach2026-27 signing
TRANSFERTheo McFarlandEnd of season departure
TRANSFERLasha MacharashviliJoins Aviron Bayonnais for the 2025-2026 season.
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
INJURYBilly SearleLeicester Tigers — out, Remainder of seasonINJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the seasonINJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-endingINJURYAlex MitchellEngland — outINJURYScott BarrettAll Blacks — out, 5 monthsINJURYFineen WycherleyMunster — outINJURYWill MuirBath — out, rest of the seasonINJURYGabriel OghreBristol Bears — out, rest of the seasonINJURYBenjamin GrondonaBristol Bears — out, rest of season
TRANSFERCorné Weilbach2026-27 signing
TRANSFERTheo McFarlandEnd of season departure
TRANSFERLasha MacharashviliJoins Aviron Bayonnais for the 2025-2026 season.
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
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Keo Co
Siya Kolisi will lead a super Springboks squad in 2026
Kolisi to lead super Springboks squad in 2026 Siya Kolisi is set to lead a super Springboks squad in 2026, despite the Springboks playing England on July 4th at Ellis Park.
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Keo Co
Composed Bulls deliver a mighty knockout to Scottish rugby
Bulls Stun Glasgow After Overturning 18-Point Deficit To Secure Dramatic 22-21 Victory.
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Keo Co
Shattered Stormers earn Irish rugby’s respect
Stormers earned respect despite Dublin URC semi-final semi-final defeat
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Stormers Co
DHL Stormers’ season ends in Dublin
Stormers face heartbreak after falling 20-11 to Leinster in Dublin's Vodacom URC Semi-Final, missing out on the Grand Final.
→ Read at Stormers Co
Lequipe
« J'ai essayé de rester froid, mais là c'était trop » : le week-end de rêve des Bleus du 7, galvanisés de jouer à domicile
France Sevens clinched a Bordeaux tournament title with a 14-5 win over New Zealand, marking their return to tournament victory since the Paris Games.
→ Read at Lequipe
Lequipe
Tony Brown, ancien ouvreur All Black, rejoindra le staff néo-zélandais en 2028
Tony Brown, former All Black fly-half and current Springboks assistant, signs a two-year contract with New Zealand Rugby, beginning in 2028.
→ Read at Lequipe
Lequipe
Anaïck Konyi révélation de l'année sur le circuit féminin de rugby à 7, Alycia Christiaens dans l'équipe type
Konyi, Christiaens shine as French women's rugby 7s standout performers after finishing 5th at the Bordeaux tournament. Anaïck Konyi was named revelation of the year and Alycia Christiaens was selected for the team type.
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Lequipe
Benoît Baby, sélectionneur des Bleus en rugby à 7, après le titre à Bordeaux : « Cette médaille doit en amener d'autres »
Benoît Baby, coach of the French 7s squad, emphasized the hard work following the Bordeaux title, demanding "This medal must bring others."
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Lequipe
Les Bleus remportent à Bordeaux leur premier titre depuis les JO, en battant en finale la Nouvelle-Zélande
France defeats New Zealand 14-5 in Bordeaux, reclaiming the World Cup and securing their first major title since Paris 2024.
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Lequipe
Florian Grill : « Louis Bielle-Biarrey serait un excellent joueur de rugby à 7 »
Florian Grill suggested Louis Bielle-Biarrey would be an excellent rugby sevens player for France, eyeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Lequipe
Battu en finale de Pro D2, Provence Rugby aborde sans pression le barrage d'accession : « Perpignan se prépare depuis trois mois, nous, on aura cinq jours »
Provence Rugby now faces Perpignan in the Top 14 promotion playoffs, citing that while opponents trained for three months, they are calm.
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Lequipe
À Paris, les Dragons surclassés par les Anglais de Wigan qui ont « gâché » la fête des Catalans
Wigan outclassed Dragons Catalans 40-16 in a brutal Super League defeat at the Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris.
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Lequipe
L'équipe type de la dernière journée du Top 14 : Nolann Le Garrec et Harry Plummer finissent fort
Le Garrec fueled Stade Français's 27-22 comeback win, ensuring a final phase ticket, while Harry Plummer nailed the drop points for Clermont's victory.
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Lequipe
Dave Rennie, prochain sélectionneur des All Blacks, opposés au XV de France le 4 juillet, quitte Kobe sur un titre de champion du Japon
Kobe Steelers, coached by All Blacks selector Dave Rennie, clinched the Japanese Championship title after defeating Kubota Spears 22-13.
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Lequipe
Christophe Urios après la victoire de Clermont à Bordeaux : « Le Top 14 est impitoyable »
Christophe Urios declared "The Top 14 is merciless" after Clermont suffered a loss to Bordeaux that cost them final phase qualification.
→ Read at Lequipe
Lequipe
Ronan O'Gara, manager du Stade Rochelais, qualifié in extremis en phase finale du Top 14 : « Après toute la merde qu'on a mangée... »
Ronan O'Gara guided Stade Rochelais to the Top 14 final phase after beating Stade Français 27-22, stating: "After all the shit we ate..."
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Lequipe
« On a gagné une semaine de vacances » : brillant vainqueur à Lyon, Montpellier s'offre les demi-finales du Top 14 et du repos
Montpellier defeats Lyon 25-28, earning direct Top 14 semi-final spot and crucial recovery time before facing Marseille.
→ Read at Lequipe
Lerugbynistere
Bordeaux est déjà en vacances, une aubaine pour Fabien Galthié ?
Bordeaux is absent from the Top 14 final phase, effectively ending their season and potentially offering Fabien Galthié more options for the Championnat des Nations.
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Injury & Ban Tracker

Balls
Stormers Coach Issues Apology On Day Where Tempers Boiled Over In Aviva Tunnel
John Dobson (Stormers) — apology issued for red card and tunnel confrontation
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Americasrugbynews
Led by a Puma Vannes Win Promotion to Top 14
Vannes (Vannes) — Promotion to Top 14, Saturday
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Controversy Corner

Lequipe
L'ASM Rugby Féminin termine leader d'Élite 1 et disputera la phase finale avec Toulouse, le Stade Bordelais et Blagnac
The Élite 1 season is officially set: ASM Romagnat will face Blagnac in the semi-final, while Toulouse and Stade Bordelais fight for the other spot.
→ Read at Lequipe
Lerugbynistere
Perpignan pourrait-il disputer le barrage de trop ?
Perpignan will play their Top 14 survival match for the fourth time since the access match was created.
→ Read at Lerugbynistere
Americasrugbynews
MLR 2026 – Seattle Seawolves vs California Legion – ARN Guide
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