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World CupRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
Sophie de Goede returns as Canada captain for World Cup final rematch
Sophie de Goede is back in Canada's starting XV for the team's Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 replay with England's Red Roses.
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URCSA Rugby Magazine · 17 Sept 2026
Pietersen on what’s next for Nonu
Sharks coach JP Pietersen has clarified the role of former All Blacks centre Ma’a Nonu heading into the new URC season.
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WomenRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
François Ratier confirms five changes for France ahead of Wallaroos Test
François Ratier has made five changes to his starting XV as France look to get their first win of WXV Global Series 2026 against the Wallaroos this weekend.
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URCRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
URC 2026/2027 squads rated: Stormers
After going 10 matches unbeaten at the start of last season, the Stormers' 2025/26 campaign ended with a whimper, finishing third in the United Rugby Championship before losing in
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URCSA Rugby Magazine · 17 Sept 2026
‘We’re going to have to be brave with Sacha’
John Dobson says the Stormers have a plan for phasing their Springboks back, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu unlikely to start all four of the club’s matches in October.
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URCSA Rugby Magazine · 17 Sept 2026
JP maps out Sharks’ Bok plan
Sharks coach JP Pietersen has revealed when their Springboks will be available for the URC.
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RugbyRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
‘Forget the Home Nations… ‘Protected’ France are the only team who can rival South Africa’
France, who will manage the workload of their top stars this season, look the best bet to challenge South Africa at RWC 2027.
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WomenRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
Red Roses make nine changes for huge Canada WXV clash
John Mitchell has made a whopping nine changes to his Red Roses team ahead of their clash with Canada this weekend in Exeter.
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SpringboksSA Rugby Magazine · 17 Sept 2026
Keo & Zels: Who does Rassie pick for Wallabies?
The boys play selector as to which Bok 23 fronts Australia in Perth.
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RugbyRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
Backline injuries pile up for Edinburgh before season start
Edinburgh have suffered two fresh injury blows to their back-three resources on the eve of the new United Rugby Championship season.
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URCSA Rugby Magazine · 17 Sept 2026
Bok boost for Stormers’ Connacht clash?
The Stormers are hoping a versatile member in the pack will be cleared in time for their URC opening-round fixture in Galway next week.
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SpringboksSA Rugby Magazine · 17 Sept 2026
Boks, new recruits power Bulls’ URC charge
The Bulls have unveiled a 55-man squad for their 2026-27 URC campaign.
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WomenRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
Scotland shuffle starting XV ahead of Black Ferns visit
Scotland interim head coach Dave butcher has made four changes to his starting XV to face the Black Ferns this weekend in Edinburgh.
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URCSA Rugby Magazine · 17 Sept 2026
Four captains for Sharks
Sharks skipper André Esterhuizen will be assisted by three co-captains during the 2026-27 season.
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URCSA Rugby Magazine · 17 Sept 2026
URC coaches urged to talk to refs
URC head of match officials Tappe Henning has encouraged coaches to make use of the opportunity to speak directly to match officials before games.
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StormersSA Rugby Magazine · 17 Sept 2026
Dobbo clears up Haashim ‘smoke’
The Stormers will not approach the Lions to demand Haashim Pead’s release, but the Cape club would be first in line if the scrumhalf becomes available.
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RugbyRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
Ex-Patriots NFL draftee set for USA Eagles debut against Canada
2020 NFL draftee Cassh Maluia will debut for the USA Eagles against rivals Canada this weekend.
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URCSA Rugby Magazine · 17 Sept 2026
Bulls coach not teaching Willie how to attack
Assistant coach Neil de Bruin is stripping fear out of the Bulls' game plan and pushing the club to play more rugby from deep as well as back their instincts under pressure.
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RugbyRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
Eddie Jones reshuffles pack as Japan get ready for PNC Final in Tokyo
Japan coach Eddie Jones has made three changes to the Brave Blossoms starting side that beat the USA Eagles 63-14 in Osaka.
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RugbyRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
Building a narrative: Barney Pascall reflects on Ultimate Sevens’ debut
This weekend, rugby’s newest competition Ultimate Sevens gets back underway in Biarritz, with the second round of action hitting the European mainland.
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LionsRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
Fissler Confidential: Two of Borthwick's Lions attracting interest abroad
Bristol Bears and England loosehead Ellis Genge is attracting interest from Top 14 sides Pau, despite signing Beno Obano from Bath and Bordeaux, after being “rested” from a recent
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RugbyRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
‘I am representing that link’: Katie Buchanan on why she chose Scotland
Katie Buchanan admits that it has been a whirlwind few weeks, but says that it has all been worth it and that it was a “dream come true” to become Scotland cap #255 last weekend.
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BullsRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
'Get the fear of your own tryline out of your heads' - How Neil de Bruin is reinventing the Bulls attack
Neil de Bruin never wanted to be a coach, yet is bringing radical ideas and fresh thinking to one of South Africa's biggest rugby beasts.
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WomenRugbyPass · 17 Sept 2026
Reds winger in line for Wallaroos debut against ‘complete’ France side
Piper Flynn is in line to debut for the Wallaroos this weekend, named on the bench for the WXV Global Series match against France.
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