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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.

Semi Radradra returns as Bristol Bears and Quins name teams for Boxing Day clash

Fijian superstar Semi Radradra returns to the Bristol Bears starting line-up ahead of the Boxing Day showdown versus Harlequins on…

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Online Editors
24 Dec 2020, 6:16

Montpellier fullback Henry Immelman banned for red card hit on Wasp

Montpellier full back Henry Immelman has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video con…

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Online Editors
24 Dec 2020, 3:33

'Now they've got a guy off one NPC season': Richie McCaw's All Black debut answered doubts over his selection as a 20-year-old

The young McCaw was industrious without being totally dominant, putting on two important cover tackles early on Brian O'Driscoll w…

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Online Editors
23 Dec 2020, 17:17

Northampton's Tom Wood and Sale's Jean-Luc du Preez both handed bans by EPCR

Northampton flanker Wood was cited for a dangerous clearout on Leinster's Josh van der Flier during the Saints' 35-19 defeat in Du…

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Online Editors
23 Dec 2020, 11:45

Pro14 forced to move Ospreys v Scarlets fixture as Liberty Stadium pitch requires 'urgent works'

Pro14 organisers have today confirmed that the game will now be played at Parc y Scarlets instead.

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Online Editors
23 Dec 2020, 3:56

All Blacks on the mind as David Havili re-signs with Crusaders

Birthday boy David Havili has inked a new contract with the Crusaders which will keep him in New Zealand until the end of 2023.

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Online Editors
22 Dec 2020, 17:12

Where Scott Robertson's coaching future lies: 'There's going to be a point where I'm just going to say 'Thanks' and go another direction'

When Scott Robertson called time on his playing career in New Zealand, the maverick loose forward headed offshore in search of new…

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Online Editors
22 Dec 2020, 16:30

'I was waking up every three or four hours to ice it': The story behind Christian Cullen's magical debut for the All Blacks

In 1996 Christian Cullen was selected for his All Black debut after a Sevens season where he and Jonah Lomu tore apart everyone on…

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Online Editors
22 Dec 2020, 15:28

Newcastle Falcons announce double-signing of Argentina duo

The Falcons had already secured the signature of Argentina centre Matias Orlando, who arrived on Tyneside just over a week ago.

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Online Editors
22 Dec 2020, 8:11

'I'd really love if Maro Itoje came to the Chiefs': The international stars that NZ coaches would bring to Super Rugby

South Africa's and Argentina's absences from Super Rugby in 2021 removes some of the competition's international flavour, but some…

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Online Editors
21 Dec 2020, 18:08

'I thought I wanted to coach the All Blacks': Tony Brown's journey from reluctant head coach

During the All Blacks head coach recruitment process, Tony Brown was shoulder-tapped by both Ian Foster and Scott Robertson to joi…

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Online Editors
21 Dec 2020, 16:08

Leinster's Garry Ringrose ruled out of Munster PRO14 derby and doubts remain over three others

Leinster have ruled out centre Garry Ringrose from selection for their upcoming PRO14 derby with Munster at Thomond Park.

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Online Editors
21 Dec 2020, 8:26

Bristol sign Los Pumas tighthead as cover for Sinckler

Bristol Bears have signed 'formidable Argentina international' Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro on a short-term deal from January 2021.

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Online Editors
21 Dec 2020, 7:43

Kurtley Beale's outrageous Champions Cup stats and other factoids

The cream is rising to the top in Europe following two rounds of the Champions Cup which, despite cancellations, has seen some exc…

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Online Editors
21 Dec 2020, 6:10

'Seeing a teammate getting the abuse I'm seeing on Twitter is ridiculous' - Connacht prop defends his captain

Connacht prop Paddy McAllister has jumped to the defence of his captain - Paul Boyle - who has been criticised online following hi…

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Online Editors
21 Dec 2020, 5:51

RFU reveal shortened Greene King IPA Championship season and kick off date

The RFU have revealed a new, shorterned 2020/21 Greene King IPA Championship season, which will commence the weekend of 6th March,…

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Online Editors
21 Dec 2020, 5:16

'I got to the end and thought, is that it?: When Dan Carter scored 20 points against Wales in his first start as an All Black

The fleet-footed Carter dazzled on debut, showing glimpses of what he would eventually become. After starting the game wearing num…

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Online Editors
20 Dec 2020, 17:20

Chris Budgen consents to extradition over rape allegation

Former New Zealand rugby union star Chris Budgen may be extradited from the United Kingdom to face trial over a rape allegation fr…

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Online Editors
20 Dec 2020, 13:32

Toulon's bitter statement: We were forced into 'heartbreaking decision'

Toulon have claimed that they were forced to back out of their Heineken Champions Cup clash and say they are filled with 'bitterne…

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Online Editors
20 Dec 2020, 4:06

'That's not what we expect from an All Blacks side': Reflecting on Sam Cane's turbulent season

The All Blacks team as a whole didn't impress quite as much on the park as new captain Sam Cane did, with the 2015 and 2019 champi…

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Online Editors
19 Dec 2020, 20:43
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