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New Zealand Beat Scotland in WXV Global Series Clash
Scotland suffered their second successive defeat in the WXV Global Series after New Zealand secured a comfortable victory at Hive Stadium, according to BBC Sport.
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Adams Verling Named for Ireland Debut in WXV Opener Against United States
Connacht back row Jemima Adams Verling is set to make her first senior appearance for Ireland when the team opens its WXV Global Series campaign against the United States in Dublin.
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Canada Captain Sophie de Goede Says World Cup Final Loss Still Haunts Her Sleep
Canada's rugby captain has revealed that last year's World Cup final defeat to England continues to weigh on her, according to BBC Sport.
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Ireland Coach Bemand Says WXV Series Offers Chance to Develop New Talent for 2029 World Cup
Head coach Scott Bemand says the upcoming WXV series represents an opportunity for Ireland to "turn the page" and build toward the next Rugby World Cup.
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Wales Seek Statement Win Over South Africa in WXV Opener
A revamped Wales side hopes to end a difficult run of form against South Africa as the WXV tournament gets under way, according to BBC Sport.
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Fin Smith Says Poor Autumn Would Raise Questions Over England's Direction
England fly-half warns that underwhelming results in the upcoming autumn internationals would prompt scrutiny of the team's approach.
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Rees-Zammit Says He Will Play Wing for Bristol and Wales This Season
Wales and Bristol back Louis Rees-Zammit says he will primarily feature on the wing, with an ability to switch to full-back, for the upcoming season.
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Ainsworth Set for First Scotland Start as Bonar Returns to Squad
Scrum-half Ceitidh Ainsworth will make her first start for Scotland Women against New Zealand, with lock Sarah Bonar back in the match-day squad for the first time since the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
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IRFU Awaits Decision on 'Massive Opportunity' to Join British and Irish League
Lynne Cantwell, the IRFU's head of women's strategy, says the prospect of Irish teams joining a future British and Irish women's rugby league would be a major opportunity for the sport in Ireland.
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Bevan Named at Fly-Half for Wales' WXV Opener Against South Africa
Keira Bevan will switch positions to start at number 10 as Wales open their WXV campaign against South Africa in Cardiff on Friday.
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England Winger Tommy Freeman Signs New Northampton Contract
Reigning Premiership champions Northampton Saints announce a contract extension for England international Tommy Freeman.
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Wales Forward Georgia Evans Reflects On Whirlwind Year Of Title, Engagement And IVF
Georgia Evans says she will not forget a year that brought a league title, an engagement, a house purchase and the start of a family planning journey, according to BBC Sport.
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South Africa Complete 3-1 Series Win Over New Zealand With Baltimore Victory
The world champions sealed a series triumph over New Zealand, with their consistency, power and cohesion proving decisive in the fourth Test, according to BBC Sport.
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England Beat Australia in Rugby's New WXV Global Series Opener
A dominant second-half display helped England secure a comfortable win over Australia at CorpAcq Stadium, according to BBC Sport.
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Trial of Smaller Rugby Ball in Women's WXV Series Divides Opinion
A reduced-size ball being tested in women's international rugby during the WXV Global Series has sparked debate among players over its impact on handling and performance.
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Lawes Calls for England to Consider Overseas-Based Players
Former England forward Courtney Lawes says selection should no longer be limited to players at domestic clubs, according to BBC Sport.
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England Rugby to Extend Head Coach Steve Borthwick's Contract
Move aims to remove uncertainty over Borthwick's future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup, according to BBC Sport.
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Shane Williams Says WRU Support For Student Rugby Pathways Is 'Almost Non-Existent'
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions wing criticises level of backing given to schools and colleges by the Welsh Rugby Union.
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Shane Williams Says WRU Support For School and College Rugby Pathways Is 'Almost Non-Existent'
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions wing criticizes the Welsh Rugby Union over what he describes as a lack of backing for young players' development routes.
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Exeter's Baxter Backs England's Home-Based Selection Policy
Rob Baxter says restricting England rugby selection to domestic players benefits the English game.
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