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When Canada take to the field this weekend against Scotland in their final Pool B game history will be made.

Rugby News / The42 / September 4

Ayuso sprints to Vuelta stage 12 victory as tensions ease

Leader Jonas Vingegaard and the peloton came in well over six minutes behind.

Kieffer Moore effort enough as Wales edge Kazakhstan in World Cup qualifier

It was Moore’s 15th international goal and drew him level with the great John Charles.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

Serevi returns as Fiji ring changes for Pool B finale

Fiji coach Ioan Cunningham has been forced into five personnel changes due to injury and suspension as he prepares to face the country of his birth, and former team, Wales.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

Wallaroos boosted by captain’s return for key World Cup clash with England

Australia captain Siokapesi Palu will return from injury this weekend in a pivotal 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup pool stage match against England..

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

This South Africa selection feels like a step backwards

Rassie Erasmus finds himself in a similar position. South Africa’s mad genius has ticked just about every box.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 4

Saints' Munga aims for new level of consistency

Northampton Saints lock Chunya Munga believes consistency is the key to taking his game to the next level in the season ahead.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 4

Wales must come off 'crawling' against Fiji - Lynn

Sean Lynn wants his Wales players to come off the pitch "crawling" after giving everything to beat Fiji in their final Women's Rugby World Cup pool match.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 4

Dad seeing me captain England 'means everything' - Matthews

England number eight Alex Matthews says captaining the Red Roses in the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday in front of her father - who has terminal cancer - "means everything".

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 4

'I think I punched him!' - Matthews shocked to be given captaincy

Alex Matthews says she was 'taken aback' to be given the England captaincy ahead of their final Rugby World Cup pool match against Australia on Saturday, with regular captain Zoe Aldcroft ruled out with a knee injury.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

'We know we get hunted... we want to turn it around and say we’re hunting them'

The 27-year-old wing has never suffered defeat at Test level, winning all 49 of her previous outings, ahead of her 50th England cap against Australia.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

Mel Bosman: 'We need to put a lot of points on the board'

Somehow Mel Bosman managed to remain calm as the USA Women’s Eagles drew 31-31 with Australia last Saturday night.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 4

York Valkyrie's Peach faces six-match ban

York Valkyrie captain Sinead Peach is facing a six-match ban after being charged with unacceptable language and questioning the integrity of a match official.

Rugby News / The42 / September 4

Mark Keane's Adelaide Crows lose to Collingwood as AFL Finals begin

The Cork native may be in the disciplinary spotlight in the wake of the game.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

“Focus on our performance”: USA Eagles name team for Samoa clash

The United States women’s rugby team faces a do-or-die challenge on Saturday when it meets Samoa in a pivotal Rugby World Cup group-stage clash at LNER Stadium in York.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

‘We prove that time and time again’: Ireland brace for Black Ferns battle

Ireland are anticipating “a huge physical battle” with New Zealand in the final round of pool play at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

Ireland playmaker among stars set for Gloucester debut against Munster

Ireland fly-half Ross Byrne is set to make his first appearance for Gloucester in Friday’s pre-season clash with Munster at Kingsholm.

Rugby News / The42 / September 4

Munster and Connacht name sides for upcoming challenge matches

Munster coach Clayton McMillan names a side to start each half against Gloucester.

Lowry leads the home challenge after fast start at the Irish Open

Shane Lowry carded an opening round of three-under at the K Club, while Rory McIlroy sits on one-under par.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

'I think I actually punched him': England back-row Alex Matthews

England back-rower Alex Matthews gave head coach John Mitchell a playful punch after being appointed captain for Saturday’s World Cup showdown with Australia.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 4

Ireland relishing facing 'world-class' New Zealand

Scrum-half Emily Lane says Ireland are embracing the challenge of taking on defending champions New Zealand in Sunday's World Cup pool decider.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 4

Wallaroos ‘worlds apart’ from 2022 as they chase playoff berth

The short version: Australia just need a competition point against England to qualify for the playoffs; their forwards’ shoulders must be knackered after 417 tackles in the space of eight days; and “The Kid” (Caitlyn Halse) really is alright.

Rugby News / ESPN / September 4

Red Roses star Abby Dow talks adversity, dad jokes and the world's best attack

England wing Abby Dow was due to face 10 months out when she broke her leg in three places. But, six months on, she is starring at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Rugby News / ESPN / September 4

Boks women not scared of RWC opponents - 'We want to play the best'

South Africa's women's rugby team still need to face France in the World Cup group stage this weekend, but have already qualified for the quarterfinals and say they don't care who they face in the final eight.

Rugby News / ESPN / September 4

Women's Rugby World Cup: Jess Breach set for 50th England cap

England head coach John Mitchell has rung the changes once again for their World Cup clash against Australia on Saturday, with Jess Breach set for her 50th international cap.