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WRU make formal move to join English Premiership as Welsh rugby's future blown wide open
walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wru-make-formal-move-join-34828880
planetrugby Oct 30
Tadhg Furlong avoids ban after 'unanimous' Disciplinary Committee decision over alleged testicle grab
planetrugby.com/news/tadhg-furlong-avoids-ban-after-unanimous-disciplinary-committee-decision-over-alleged-testicle-grab
planetrugby Oct 18
Key FactsHyron Andrews dies after fall at team hotel
Oct 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- According to a source close to the investigation, emergency services found Andrews in a shower cubicle in cardiac arrest around 10:15 a.m.
- An investigation into the cause of death has been opened, with no findings reported so far.
- Andrews made 45 appearances for Sale Sharks and three for the Lions this season.
- The Lions confirmed they would play La Rochelle to honour Andrews.
There are no words to adequately convey our shock and the depth of sympathy we feel for his wife Maighlin, and for his extended family, friends, team-mates and loved ones during this time of immense sorrow.— Mark Alexander, SA Rugby president, in a statement on the SA Rugby website
planetrugby Oct 30
Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong has avoided a ban after allegedly groping Munster back-rower Gavin Coombes 🇮🇪
BBC Oct 29
Leicester Tigers: Captain Ollie Chessum signs new multi-year deal: Leicester Tigers captain Ollie Chessum has signed a new multi-year deal to stay at Welford ...
bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c61m4k2gx5n8o
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Rugbypass Oct 25
Test caps, the Lions, and jail: the mixed fortunes of London Irish's last PREM team
rugbypass.com/news/test-caps-jail-time-and-the-lions-the-mixed-fortunes-of-london-irishs-last-prem-team/
Rugbypass 20h
Former England backrower in line for international comeback with Fiji: Former England backrower Nathan Hughes could return to the Test arena in a different ...
rugbypass.com/news/former-england-backrower-in-line-for-international-comeback-with-fiji/
Kurtley Beale earns shock recall to Wallabies squad five years after last Test: Veteran playmaker could add to 95 caps as he returns aged 37 while James Ramm and ...
theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/28/kurtley-beale-shock-recall-wallabies-squad-rugby-world-cup-australia
Key FactsKeri Jones, former Wales and Lions rugby player, dies
22 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- After returning to rugby union, Jones made 58 further Cardiff appearances and scored 30 tries.
- Jones won five Wales caps, represented the Barbarians and toured South Africa with the Lions in 1968.
- In 1968 he switched to rugby league with Wigan; at the 1970 World Cup, he earned two Great Britain caps.
- At the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica, he represented Great Britain as a sprinter.
“We send our sincere condolences to Keri’s wife, Andrea, and their two daughters Lynne & Elen, at this sad time.”— Cardiff RFC, in a statement about Keri Jones’s death.
Rugbypass Oct 28
Benhard Janse van Rensburg stood down indefinitely; Smith in fitness race: George Ford or Marcus Smith will come in should Fin Smith be unavailable for England's ...
rugbypass.com/news/janse-van-rensburg-stood-down-indefinitely-smith-in-fitness-race/
planetrugby 13h
Glasgow v Lions: Five takeaways as 'serious' Scotland prospects stars with the Warriors leaving it late to maintain unbeaten run
planetrugby.com/news/glasgow-v-lions-five-takeaways-as-serious-scotland-prospects-stars-with-the-warriors-leaving-it-late-to-maintain-unbeaten-run
Gloucester Rugby v Bath Rugby LIVE: Play-by-play Gallagher PREM updates: Gloucester Rugby host Bath Rugby at Kingsholm tonight in Round Four of the 2026/27 ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/gloucester-rugby-v-bath-rugby-11211217
planetrugby 14h
Connacht v Leinster: Five takeaways as 'ferocious defence' and Ireland fly-half prove visitors 'biggest attacking weapon' in half-century thrashing
planetrugby.com/news/connacht-v-leinster-five-takeaways-as-ferocious-defence-and-ireland-fly-half-prove-visitors-biggest-attacking-weapon-in-half-century-thrashing
planetrugby Oct 28
Ex-Irish ref boss slams 'nonsense' narrative around Tadhg Furlong testicle grab allegation and calls for 'hefty' ban like Springbok if guilty
planetrugby.com/news/ex-irish-ref-boss-slams-nonsense-narrative-around-tadhg-furlong-testicle-grab-allegation-and-calls-for-hefty-ban-like-springbok-if-guilty
WelshRugbyUnion Oct 19
The Welsh Rugby Union is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of RGC player Jack Davies.
Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Jack’s family ... Show more
planetrugby Oct 23
👏 Impressive wins for Gloucester and Newcastle as Christian Wade equals all-time PREM try record.#GallagherPREM #GLOvBAT #NEWvSAL
Rugbypass Oct 20
Irish provinces on red alert as South African centre considers switch: A physical, direct, and highly competitive midfielder who can also play 13 ...
rugbypass.com/news/irish-provinces-on-red-alert-as-south-african-centre-considers-switch/
planetrugby Oct 26
All Blacks squad naming: Dave Rennie names 36-man squad for Nations Championship: Leicester Fainga’anuku will make his All Blacks return on the Northern Tour.
nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/all-blacks-squad-naming-dave-rennie-names-36-man-squad-for-nations-championship/LRPNRUWAVBGTPHLTUPFJCDFQUQ/
planetrugby 13h
Bristol Bears v Leicester Tigers: Winners and losers as Ollie Chessum 'stands tall' on big night while England hopefuls 'nail final audition' before Nations ...
planetrugby.com/news/bristol-bears-v-leicester-tigers-winners-and-losers-as-ollie-chessum-stands-tall-on-big-night-while-england-hopefuls-nail-final-audition-before-nations-championship
Bulls count casualties: Xamlashe rushed to hospital, Pollard hamstring concern: Bulls players Sango Xamlashe and Cheswill Jooste suffered head injuries against ...
news24.com/sport/rugby/urc/bulls-count-casualties-xamlashe-rushed-to-hospital-pollard-hamstring-concern-20261024-1032
Paid articlePaywall Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has put his blistering pace to the ultimate test by going head-to-head with Wales' fastest man ... Show more
planetrugby Oct 29
🏴 "Everyone gives their opinion on England. By the way, I did it before I got here, so that is what happens..." #EnglandRugby
planetrugby 23h
🗣️ "Munster Rugby acknowledges the decision published on Thursday night by the Independent Disciplinary Committee."
Off the hook: No ban for Leinster prop Furlong after alleged genital grab | News24
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youtube.com Oct 22
"Even Saracens players HATE that pitch!" - Ep 1 The Sidestep | Marcus Smith Louis Rees-Zammit
🎤 Mister Bianco e Pittarello analizzano #PisaPalermo!: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay updated with the latest ne...
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planetrugby Oct 26
Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore has praised Marcus Smith following his 200th appearance in the quarters 🃏
Sports CS Salim Mvurya unveils AFCON PAMOJA 2027 LOC Standing Committee to coordinate Kenya’s preparations for tournament.
planetrugby Oct 28
Former Wales and Lions boss Warren Gatland has claimed that there is “a lot at stake” for England head coach Steve Borthwick ahead of the Northern Hemisphere ... Show more
planetrugby 16h
Fiji squad: Ex-England international makes Test return as Jake White names four uncapped players for Nations Championship
planetrugby.com/news/fiji-squad-ex-england-international-makes-test-return-as-jake-white-names-four-uncapped-players-for-nations-championship
BBC Oct 22
WRU says £18m loss shows why regional team must be axed: The Welsh Rugby Union blames rising energy and staffing costs combined with falling ticket sales for a ...
bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/ck98z64qydd2o
planetrugby Oct 29
Pat Lam makes three changes to the side that defeated West Country rivals Exeter Chiefs last weekend. #BRIvLEI #PREMRugby
Glasgow Warriors coach Roddy Grant leaves club suddenly after internal investigation
scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/glasgow-warriors-coach-roddy-grant-leaves-club-suddenly-after-internal-investigation-9313089
planetrugby Oct 24
🐯 Leicester Tigers take the local bragging rights with a strong second-half effort!
Maro Itoje snubs France and extends England career to next Lions tour
telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2026/10/21/maro-itoje-snubs-france-extend-england-career-lions-tour/
Saints v Gloucester: Big match preview
READ: Northampton Saints v Gloucester: Big match preview
Cause of death revealed for tragic rugby star Hyron Andrews after he died in shower day before Champions Cup clash
thesun.co.uk/sport/40761685/hyron-andrews-cause-of-death-revealed/
Boss Phil Dowson expresses his delight as Archie McParland signs a new deal at Saints
READ: northamptonchron.co.uk
Prince Harry 'booed by crowd' at Leicester rugby club: The Duke of Sussex only recently moved back to the UK
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-harry-booed-crowd-leicester-34744911
Darcy Graham sits out but Duhan van der Merwe returns for Edinburgh's shot at history
Full story: scotsman.com
BBC Oct 15
Rugby World Cup 2035: Spain bids to host tournament and use Nou Camp and Bernabeu
bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cqdjv9872xg3o
Saints skipper Dingwall: 'We don't want to be seen as a team like that': Fraser Dingwall insists Saints have got to 'find different ways to win' ...
northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/saints-skipper-dingwall-we-dont-want-to-be-seen-as-a-team-like-that-9308129
BBC Oct 22
George Hendy: Northampton Saints back out to fight way into England side: Northampton back George Hendy says he is determined to force his way into England ...
bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c65yn4xln40jo
planetrugby Oct 23
Marcus Smith is named at fly-half against Saracens and is set to become the second youngest Harlequin to reach 200 appearances. #PREMRugby
planetrugby Oct 25
'Child in a Saints kit' Henry Pollock mocked by Leicester Tigers after East Midlands derby brawl. #PREMRugby #LEIvNOR
planetrugby Oct 28
The ‘difficult decisions’ Gareth Anscombe wants to happen at Scarlets and the ‘excited’ reason he quit France for Wales
planetrugby.com/news/the-difficult-decisions-gareth-anscombe-wants-to-happen-at-scarlets-and-the-excited-reason-he-quit-france-for-wales
planetrugby Oct 27
Argentina squad: Three injury-enforced changes confirmed as Pumas begin London mini-camp
planetrugby Oct 27
🏴 "Henry Pollock brings a lot of eyes to the game and so people want to know what he's doing..." #GallagherPrem #EnglandRugby
BBC Oct 23
Prem team news: Tom and Ben Curry line up for first time since June 2025: Tom and Ben Curry start for Sale for first time in 16 months while Christian Wade looks ...
bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/ck5yn319ryngo
Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong cited after alleged ‘groin grab’ on Munster’s Gavin Coombes in URC clash
independent.ie/sport/rugby/united-rugby-championship/leinsters-tadhg-furlong-cited-after-alleged-groin-grab-on-munsters-gavin-coombes-in-urc-clash/a/163629579.html
BBC Oct 13
Louis Rees-Zammit: Wales and Bristol wing calls for the end of use of artificial pitches
bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c680z7dr7l93o
BBC Oct 21
Hyron Andrews: Former Sale second row died of natural causes - autopsy: Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before ...
bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cmx234p2xwpzo
New WRU chair prepared to abandon axe plan as he refuses to be a 'yes man': Lyndon Faulkner gives his first interview since being announced as the new WRU chair ...
walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/new-wru-chair-prepared-abandon-34814575
Key FactsNew WRU chair to review proposed team cuts
5 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- Faulkner said he would abandon the three-team plan if a review of the evidence convinced him it was wrong for Welsh rugby.
- Under current WRU plans, professional rugby would shrink from four teams to three; either the Ospreys or Scarlets could face the cut.
- The proposals also include £28m for the player pathway over the next five years.
- The WRU reported an £18m loss last week; Faulkner described the financial situation as very worrying.
planetrugby Oct 26
The Harlequins boss, Jason Gilmore, has been pleased with Marcus Smith's return to Quins! #englandrugby #harlequins
wru.wales Oct 19
Welsh Rugby Union - Ben Whitehouse moves into specialist coach role with Wales: Ben Whitehouse has joined the Wales men’s national squad on a full-time basis as ...
wru.wales/2026/10/ben-whitehouse-moves-into-specialist-coach-role-with-wales/
Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints: Full team news for Saturday's game: Tom Pearson will make his first appearance of the Gallagher PREM season when Saints ...
northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/leicester-tigers-v-northampton-saints-full-team-news-for-saturdays-game-9305981
Christian Wade goes for Prem try record to start derby weekend: Newcastle wing hoping to overtake Chris Ashton’s mark while Exeter’s Henry Slade must solve ...
thetimes.com/sport/rugby-union/article/christian-wade-goes-for-prem-try-record-to-start-derby-weekend-mlsxf9r9m
Paid articlePaywall Rugbypass Oct 19
SOS recruit: Exeter 'can't say that everything's signed, sealed, and delivered': Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has confirmed interest in signing Pumas lock André ...
rugbypass.com/news/exeter-chiefs-admits-to-targeting-pumas-star-in-bid-to-battle-injury-crisis/
Gloucester Rugby v Bordeaux-Begles LIVE: Play-by-play Champions Cup updates: All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/rugby/match-reports/gloucester-rugby-v-bordeaux-begles-11202372
Lions lock Hyron Andrews dies at team hotel before Champions Cup game against La Rochelle
theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/16/player-found-dead-lions-champions-cup-la-rochelle
planetrugby Oct 22
Jordie Barrett addresses injury concerns after pulling out of Bledisloe Cup: 'A bit of damage there'