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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.

'Du Toit interests me': Montpellier's Altrad talks PSDT and negotiations with Folau

Two household rugby names, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Israel Folau, were recently linked to Montpellier… the French club’s owner…

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22 May 2020, 5:56

What will Lyon do with Bastareaud?: 'He has the potential to become a very good No8'

Back in Top 14 after his flirtation with Major League Rugby was cut short, the speculation has started on which position Bastareau…

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 5:46

Sam Whitelock: How I heard I wouldn't captain the All Blacks

Sam Whitelock admits he "would have loved the opportunity" to captain the All Blacks despite falling short to international teamma…

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 1:31

'Easy money': Michael Cheika reveals fallout with Rugby Australia over proposed Super Rugby overhaul

Former Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has revealed he advocated strongly for an overhaul of the beleaguered Super Rugby compe…

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Online Editors
22 May 2020, 1:03

'I was crying on my floor': How All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder overcame 'dark places'

Returning former All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder has opened up about his desperate struggle since bursting onto the test scene…

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Online Editors
21 May 2020, 21:44

Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read reveals chance for shock NZ rugby return

Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has revealed that he is keen to play in the Mitre 10 Cup.

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Online Editors
21 May 2020, 19:18

Premiership issues statement confirming return-to-train delay

There were hopes that Premiership clubs would be back in collective training by June 1, but that has now been dashed following a P…

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Online Editors
21 May 2020, 12:42

Abendanon might yet get Premiership lifeline to save his career

Set to turn 34 in August, the future of veteran Nick Abendanon had been in contractual limbo following his release from Clermont.

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Online Editors
21 May 2020, 9:59

'He is a true team man': Tug of war over Pieter-Steph du Toit's future has ended

The Stormers vowed they would fight to keep hold of Pieter-Steph du Toit after the World Rugby player of the year submitted a cont…

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Online Editors
21 May 2020, 4:34

Blues' unsung hero: 'You've got to give a bit of credit to Jonathan Ruru to be honest. He did 4.13 last time.'

Rugby's first tentative steps towards next month's anticipated return brings several new norms but also the realisation from a per…

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Online Editors
20 May 2020, 17:38

Stormers secure the signature of Springboks fullback from rival Bulls

Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has signed with Western Province Rugby, adding considerable experience and pedigree to the Storm…

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Online Editors
20 May 2020, 17:18

Injured England prospect Nathan Earle sticking with Harlequins

Nathan Earle is still on the mend following a serious injury but the England prospect is still coveted by Paul Gustard and Harlequ…

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Online Editors
20 May 2020, 13:17

Co-captain Callum Gibbins the latest to leave Glasgow

Callum Gibbins made a major impact at Glasgow, the back row even being named captain of the 2017/18 Guinness PRO14 Dream Team.

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Online Editors
20 May 2020, 12:24

Steyn's canvassing counts for nought as Montpellier keep du Plessis

Frans Steyn had hoped his lobbying might convince Bismarck du Plessis to follow him home from Montpellier but it hasn't worked out…

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Online Editors
20 May 2020, 9:59

Tyler Bleyendaal retires from rugby with immediate effect

From New Zealand, out-half Bleyendaal last lined out for Munster in November 2019 and has been advised to retire from professional…

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Online Editors
20 May 2020, 9:10

Wasps decision appears to end Test career of Thomas Young

It was mid-February when Wasps parted company with Dai Young, their nine-year director of rugby, but that exit hasn’t led to son…

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Online Editors
20 May 2020, 8:52

Fresh Premiership fears: 'Salaries won't be going back up'

Across the board salary cuts were enforced at all Premiership club when the Covid crisis started and there are now fears reduction…

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Online Editors
20 May 2020, 7:44

Closed doors games? Someone forgot to tell Sale...

Back at limited training, Sale seem intent on doing things differently and have issued a curious update to their supporters about …

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Online Editors
20 May 2020, 5:58

Martin Johnson runs rule over AWJ's Lions skipper claims

Alun Wyn Jones will be a month shy of his 36th birthday when the Lions tour ends next year in South Africa, but Martin Johnson ins…

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Online Editors
20 May 2020, 5:10

Provincial unions at risk of pulling out of Mitre 10 Cup due to player payment concerns

At least four provincial unions may be forced to pull out of this year's Mitre 10 Cup competition over fears they will not be able…

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Online Editors
20 May 2020, 3:32
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