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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.

Cheika trail at Montpellier going cold as surprise new favourite emerges to succeed Vern Cotter

Where the outspoken former Wallabies coach will end up next has been a hot topic since the World Cup and it appears he is no longe…

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Online Editors
17 Dec 2019, 6:36

Connacht hoping Munster derby fixture can help set quirky world record

Ahead of a weekend of derby action across the PRO14, Bundee Aki's club have unveiled plans to get itself into the world records wi…

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Online Editors
17 Dec 2019, 5:42

Japan star Amanaki Mafi avoids conviction for assault on former teammate

Star Japan loose forward Amanaki Mafi has avoided a conviction for attacking a former teammate after making a NZ$50,000 payment to…

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Online Editors
16 Dec 2019, 22:11

Richie McCaw's quick-fix idea to help solve one of rugby's most problematic issues

Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has a solution to help alleviate one of rugby's most pressing concerns.

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Online Editors
16 Dec 2019, 18:03

'He knew what he was doing' - Lee Byrne sticks boot into Howley on Twitter

The former Wales assistant has been suspended after placing 363 bets involving 1,163 rugby matches.

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Online Editors
16 Dec 2019, 12:00

'He will be missed' - Assistant coach confirms Glasgow Warriors exit

Glasgow Warriors Assistant Coach Jason O’Halloran will leave the club at the end of the season.

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Online Editors
16 Dec 2019, 10:22

Howley hit with potentially career-ending ban for betting rules breach

Former Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has been banned from coaching for 18 months, with nine months suspended, for betting rules…

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Online Editors
16 Dec 2019, 7:16

How Tony Brown kept potential Highlanders bolter from leaving New Zealand for France

Incoming Highlanders assistant coach Tony Brown played a key role in keeping an exciting young Kiwi talent in New Zealand rather t…

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Online Editors
16 Dec 2019, 0:13

Top All Blacks slide down annual rugby player rankings as Springbok clinches No. 1 spot

A number of top All Blacks have back-pedalled dramatically in a respected annual top 50 list of players from around the world.

Online Editors
Online Editors
15 Dec 2019, 22:54

In-demand Scarlets coach Brad Mooar torn over coaching future

Brad Mooar admits he is "torn" over whether to join Ian Foster's All Blacks set-up.

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Online Editors
15 Dec 2019, 19:05

Hooper: Bath changing room 'gutted' after Clermont rout

Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper bemoaned a shocking first-half performance as his team were hammered 52-26 by Clermont Auverg…

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Online Editors
15 Dec 2019, 15:43

O'Driscoll criticises medic at centre of Saracens-Munster brawl row

Brian O'Driscoll has criticised the medic at the centre of the Saracens-Munster brawl row, saying 'We don't want that in our game'…

Online Editors
Online Editors
15 Dec 2019, 13:55

More European misery for Bath as Clermont complete eight-try rout

Bath’s nightmare Heineken Champions Cup campaign continued as Stuart Hooper’s men were hammered 52-26 by Clermont Auvergne.

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Online Editors
15 Dec 2019, 13:01

Exeter on brink of last eight after beating Sale in Champions Cup

The Chiefs are on the verge of reaching the quarter-finals after a comfortable home win.

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Online Editors
15 Dec 2019, 11:05

EPCR issue statement following 30-man all-in-brawl between Saracens and Munster

The EPCR have issued an official statement following the 30-man plus all-in-brawl that marred Saracens and Munster's European Cham…

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Online Editors
15 Dec 2019, 7:47

'Saturday isn't terminal for us, but it's tougher now for sure'

Dave Rennie has urged Glasgow to take their Heineken Champions Cup frustrations out on Edinburgh. The Warriors’ hopes of maki…

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Online Editors
15 Dec 2019, 5:16

Giant prop seals fourth straight win for Leicester Tigers

Leicester made it four straight European Challenge Cup wins after they held out to defeat Calvisano 20-13.

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Online Editors
15 Dec 2019, 5:05

'He's not the coach a lot of people thought he was 10 years ago'

New All Black coach Ian Foster deserves more respect than he's getting according to his old boss.

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Online Editors
14 Dec 2019, 22:45

Israel Folau facing further repercussions: 'Folau is about to cop a dose of third-degree Burns'

Israel Folau's legal battles may not be over just yet after the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW accepted a complaint from a gay r…

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Online Editors
14 Dec 2019, 21:20

Incoming NZ Rugby CEO expects changes on a global scale - including in the Rugby Championship

Incoming New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says the door is not closed on expanding the Rugby Championship, emphasis…

Online Editors
Online Editors
14 Dec 2019, 18:19
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