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Rugby News / The42 / September 16

France duo out of World Cup as bans from Ireland game upheld

Axelle Berthoumieu and captain Manae Feleu will miss the game.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

15-year All Blacks record unearthed in Opta statbunker

It's now commonly known that the 43-10 defeat to the Springboks in Wellington was the All Blacks' heaviest-ever Test loss, but some other records were broken as the sky fell in for the hapless hosts.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

'Right club, right city, right time': Ernst van Ryn explains contract decision

Versatile loose forward Ernst van Rhyn has committed his long-term future to Sale Sharks by signing a three-year contract extension.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 16

Sale forward Van Rhyn signs contract extension

Sale Sharks forward Ernst van Rhyn signs a three-year contract extension.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 16

Hull FC sign St Helens forward Batchelor

Hull FC sign St Helens second-rower Joe Batchelor on a three-year deal for next season.

Rugby News / The42 / September 16

'I thought it was a scam' - Representing Ireland at Messi's tournament in Miami

Peamount United star Becky Watkins tells The 42 about the opportunity of a lifetime.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

‘Let’s go girls!’ – Canada receive superstar endorsement ahead of semi-final

Ahead of Canada’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, country megastar Shania Twain has thrown her support behind the team.

Liverpool FC News / The42 / September 16

Liverpool boss defends €500m spree - 'Pundits that favour other clubs cannot stop talking'

Arne Slot was speaking on eve of Champions League clash as Virgil van Dijk tells record signing Alexander Isak to embrace pressure.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

How ‘Project 2027’ is driving a Springboks revolution

South Africa’s next generation has the potential to be even better than the last, but some of the old guard are not done yet.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 16

Borthwick backed me to remodel England attack in Argentina - Blackett

New assistant coach Lee Blackett says he had licence to remould England's attack during this summer's successful audition for a permanent role.

Rugby News / The42 / September 16

'We love him' - Goalkeeper Luke Dennison signs new Drogheda United contract

Manager Kevin Doherty hails influence of the American at Louth club.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 16

Keenan to miss Ireland's November fixtures

Ireland full-back will miss Ireland's November schedule having had hip surgery following the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

Rugby News / The42 / September 16

Donegal champions St Eunan's decide against appealing the latest 16th player controversy

Result standing means that Termon now advance to quarter-finals.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

Recent history: How the last three meetings between Canada and New Zealand played out

Friday night’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final encounter between Canada and New Zealand is set to be a colossal clash.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

Exeter boss Rob Baxter makes bold Boks prediction about new recruit

Rob Baxter believes that Joseph Dweba can use the Exeter Chiefs as a springboard back into Rassie Erasmus’s Springbok setup and show that his international career is far from over.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

Canada’s Beukeboom: ‘If we play our game, we’re going to come out on top’

Tyson Beukeboom expects New Zealand to “throw the whole kitchen sink” at Canada when the rival sides battle it out for a spot in the Rugby World Cup final.

Rugby News / The42 / September 16

FAI CEO Courell to meet with Siptu workers over redundancies

Siptu workers expressed their disappointment that Courell did not meet with them last week, with the CEO saying he was unavailable.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

Ex-All Black Brad Thorn lands Test job with European minnows

Former Reds head coach Brad Thorn has been named the new forwards and strength and conditioning coach of Malta.

Rugby News / The42 / September 16

Leinster and Ireland's Keenan ruled out until New Year after surgery

Joe McCarthy has also had an operation on his foot injury.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

RFU set for cash boost thanks to record-breaking Boks

Having seen one of the best performances by their side in living memory, Springbok supporters have been snapping up tickets for the Rugby Championship finale against Argentina at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday, 4 October.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

Zach Mercer one of two Englishmen in Top 14 team of the week

After scoring a try in Toulon's Top 14 first-round victory over Montpellier, Zach Mercer's barnstorming return to France has continued by making Midi Olympique's team of the week.

Rugby News / The42 / September 16

'I just didn’t have it today' - Sarah Healy finishes 10th in final of 1500m

Faith Kipyegon from Kenya takes gold with dominant victory.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16

Has Holly Aitchison played her way into the Red Roses' starting side?

In England’s dazzling 40-8 quarter-final win against Scotland few shone brighter than Red Roses fly-half Holly Aitchison.

Rugby News / The42 / September 16

Return of the King - Shefflin's new role creates intrigue in Kilkenny future

Henry Shefflin returns to the Kilkenny fold with an obvious succession plan in place.

Rugby News / The42 / September 16

Ronnie O’Sullivan to miss British Open due to medical reasons

O’Sullivan’s withdrawal was announced by the World Snooker Tour.

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