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Justin Herbert threw for 242 yards and two touchdown passes as the Los Angeles Chargers won 20-9.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

'Generational talent' and 'world-class scrummager' inducted into Hall of Fame

World Rugby's Hall of Fame will shortly total 175 inductees, with two greats of the women's game set to be honoured.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 16

Cramp cocktails and apps - how rugby tracks 'fifth vital sign'

Cramp cocktails and apps are just some of the ways women's' rugby teams have been trying to ensure their players are able to perform at the highest level throughout their menstrual cycle.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 15

Cory Jane labels All Blacks' high-ball technique 'sloppy'

Former All Blacks outside back Cory Jane has identified some issues within the All Blacks' high-ball game, labelling some of the team's technique in the air "sloppy" after their latest loss at the hands of the Springboks.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 15

All Black halfback Hotham ruled out for rest of Rugby Championship

Noah Hotham is the latest All Black halfback to join the injury ward with the team confirming that he will miss the rest of the Rugby Championship campaign.

Reuben Thorne tackles questions over Scott Barrett's All Blacks captaincy

Scott Barrett's All Blacks captaincy has come under the spotlight in the wake of the team's historic loss to the Springboks in Wellington. But that attention is largely misplaced, according to Reuben Thorne, a man more familiar with the role than many.

Rugby News / The42 / September 15

Ranking the 8 teams most likely to win the Champions League

Reigning champions PSG are among the teams to beat.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 15

Veteran commentator reveals All Blacks' key concern before Wallabies Tests

"We're going to find that out when the Wallabies is going to run at us, and they'll run all day because that's their style. Argentina did a bit of running at us, but we didn't fold.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 15

Pumas pivot Tomás Albornoz linked with Toulon move

Los Pumas star Tomás Albornoz could be on the move, with reports suggesting the 27-year-old is set to swap the colours of Benetton for Toulon in 2026.

Rugby News / The42 / September 15

France's Berthoumieu receives 12-game ban after biting incident in Ireland game

Teammate Manae Feleu is also likely to miss the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final .

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 15

France's Berthoumieu misses semi with 12-match biting ban

France back row Axelle Berthoumieu has been banned for 12 matches after being cited for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer - and misses Saturday's semi-final against England.

Rugby News / The42 / September 15

Henry Shefflin becomes manager of Kilkenny U20s

Brian Hogan and Richie O’Neill are part of his management team.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 15

France's Axelle Berthoumieu accepts biting charge and given lengthy ban

An Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) has reviewed the cases of France players Axelle Berthoumieu and Manae Feleu following France’s Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final victory over Ireland in Exeter on Sunday 14th September.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 15

Then there were four: What we learned from RWC 2025 quarter-finals

Before attention turns to Bristol where New Zealand take on Canada and England run out against France, we recap the major talking points from the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-finals.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 15

Peel raises Scarlets targets for URC campaign

Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel urges his side to push on from reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs last season.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 15

Bell and Batchelor set to leave Saints

St Helens have confirmed second-rowers Joe Batchelor and James Bell will leave the club at the end of the season.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 15

Gardiner among confirmed departures from Hull FC

Loose forward Will Gardiner is one of six players that will leave Hull FC following the 2025 season, the Super League side have confirmed.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 15

'It's a bit of a coach's nightmare' - Edinburgh lose two new signings

Scottish-qualified prop Rhys Litterick and centre Charlie McCaig both face spells on the sidelines after suffering "serious" injuries in their first outings for the club.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 15

'Some comments were barbaric... I chose to take a step back from social media'

Wales international Georgia Evans has spoken out about the online abuse she has received for wearing make-up and a bow in her hair while playing professional rugby.