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The team of Online Editors at RugbyPass keep you up to the minute with all the very latest breaking rugby news.

Track athlete filmed taking out Beauden Barrett's Bronco fitness test record

Beauden Barrett made headlines last month after setting a fitness record at the Blues before even playing a game of rugby – but …

Online Editors
Online Editors
07 Jun 2020, 6:53

The 'almost a Springbok' XV

Writing for Rugby 365, Angus Opperman selects an almost a Springbok XV – spanning the decade 2010 to 2020.

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Online Editors
07 Jun 2020, 4:50

England could host 'festival of rugby' featuring the champions and hosts of last year's RWC - but no All Blacks

The Springboks and Japan could be involved in a unique tournament in England in November.

Online Editors
Online Editors
06 Jun 2020, 18:13

Future quickly fading for Super Rugby's most successful expansion team

Less than a year since reaching the Super Rugby Final, Argentina’s Jaguares face the risk of collapsing due to the coronavirus p…

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Online Editors
06 Jun 2020, 17:53

Manuma Samoa stranded away from home for 105 days

One professional Samoan rugby team are a week away from tasting freedom after being trapped in New Zealand for more than 100 days.

Online Editors
Online Editors
06 Jun 2020, 17:21

Eddie Jones delivers savage burn during NZ television appearance

Outspoken England head coach Eddie Jones is rarely found short of a quick, playful put-down or burn. The Australian has a reputati…

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Online Editors
06 Jun 2020, 11:55

Title-winning Gonzalo Quesada is back in charge at Stade Francais

Gonzalo Quesada last year guided the Buenos Aires-based Jaguares to a first-ever Super Rugby final, but he has now been tempted to…

Online Editors
Online Editors
06 Jun 2020, 5:11

Major League Rugby unveils Dallas Jackals as second new franchise in a week

Major League Rugby have announced the Dallas Jackals as the competition's 13th and newest franchise for the 2021 season.

Online Editors
Online Editors
05 Jun 2020, 19:25

Nigel Owens' revelation: The time All Blacks legend told top ref to 'f*** off'

Rugby referee Nigel Owens has revealed the time an ex-All Blacks captain told top Welsh official "f*** off" during a historic loss…

Online Editors
Online Editors
05 Jun 2020, 18:51

Joe Marler signs new deal at Harlequins days before 10-week ban expires

Joe Marler was banned for 10 weeks on Six Nations England duty and the expiry of that suspension has coincided with the prop signi…

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Online Editors
05 Jun 2020, 11:18

Michael Fatialofa is out of hospital 5 months after his serious spinal injury

Michael Fatialofa had been in hospital since January 4 after he suffered a vertebrae fracture and contusion of the spinal cord whe…

Online Editors
Online Editors
05 Jun 2020, 9:16

'Hopefully we will get to have a socially distanced beer together': Matt Garvey posts Bath farewell message

Matt Garvey posted an emotional farewell on social media after it was confirmed on Friday that he will be leaving Bath after seven…

Online Editors
Online Editors
05 Jun 2020, 6:35

'Like an NBA player': Cousin of ex-Wallabies duo Will Skelton and Peter Betham joins Melbourne Rebels

The cousin of former Wallabies stars Will Skelton and Peter Betham has joined the Melbourne Rebels ahead of their Australian Super…

Online Editors
Online Editors
05 Jun 2020, 1:10

Too old for Super Rugby? Ex-All Blacks coach weighs in on Dan Carter debate

A former All Blacks coach has given his thoughts about Dan Carter's shock return to Super Rugby with the Blues.

Online Editors
Online Editors
04 Jun 2020, 22:06

Papa Carter's take on Dan linking with the Blues: 'I'll just keep my fingers crossed he's not going to get smashed'

Dan Carter, the proud Cantabrian now in the unfamiliar colours of Blue, won't have his family cheering him on if he suits up for h…

Online Editors
Online Editors
04 Jun 2020, 19:12

Highlanders preparing for 'world first' if rugby bring back crowds for Super Rugby Aotearoa

The Highlanders could have the honour of being the world's first top-class sporting side to host a live event in front of a crowd …

Online Editors
Online Editors
04 Jun 2020, 18:48

Loss of £5.1m leaves Leicester at risk of redundancies

Leicester Tigers officials have revealed a bleak financial outlook due to the pandemic stoppage of the 2019/20 Premiership season.…

Online Editors
Online Editors
04 Jun 2020, 13:12

Fijian Kunatani quits Harlequins to become one of 13 new signings at Castres

There was no indication that Kunatani would be leaving Harlequins following a two-season stay, but he won’t be returning and is …

Online Editors
Online Editors
04 Jun 2020, 11:42

Championship status won't affect Saracens' right to play Champions Cup quarter-final

Saracens are set to be a second-tier Championship club by the time the 2019/20 Champions Cup resumes, but that status doesn’t th…

Online Editors
Online Editors
04 Jun 2020, 6:02

Super Rugby Australia set to trial laws further blurring the lines between union and league

With New Zealand and Australia both launching their own Super Rugby competitions for 2020 in the coming months, the respective uni…

Online Editors
Online Editors
03 Jun 2020, 23:42
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