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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.

Son of All Blacks coach earns first start for Wellington

The Wellington Lions have made just two changes to last week’s starting XV as they continue preparations for a Sky Stadium clash…

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 19:53

All Blacks loose forward consigned to bench duty for Canterbury return

Canterbury are set to unleash a fresh-faced pack for Friday night’s clash against Manawatu in Palmerston North, with six of the …

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 19:33

Super Rugby retains its South American flavour after Western Force sign two star Pumas

The Western Force has added some South American flavour to their 2021 squad with the signing of two Argentinian international play…

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 19:11

Report: All Blacks halfback set for Japan move in 2021

Another All Black is set to spend a season in Japan, according to reports out of New Zealand.

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 17:23

South African rugby fans are writing off young prodigy Damian Willemse in a sharp reversal of public opinion

In the Springbok Showdown clash, Willemse had the chance to show his wares at 10 against the experienced Elton Jantjies but left f…

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 17:12

'I didn't even know who he was': The bolter set for his All Blacks debut

He was the surprise package of Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad and has since handled his promotion with such aplomb that a tes…

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 16:22

11 positive tests sees another Castres match face postponement

Castres have been having trouble with Covid for some weeks now and the latest round of testing results could see anther Top 14 mat…

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 9:16

Confirmed: Lawes will miss entire England autumn programme

There had been grave England fears about the extent of the injury sustained last week by Courtney Lawes while playing for Northamp…

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 6:52

Galthie names 31-strong France squad, keeps faith in red-carded Mohamed Haouas

Mohamed Haouas was infamously sent-off for France at Murrayfield last March but coach Fabien Galthie is keeping faith in the prop.

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 6:34

Worcester respond to Sale cancellation

Confirmation of further positive tests for Covid at Sale has saved Worcester from travelling to Manchester for Wednesday night's P…

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 5:51

Sale issue statement after title challenge ends with Worcester match forfeit

Further testing for Covid on Tuesday has proven to be the end of the Sale Premiership title challenge as they have now forfeited t…

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 5:14

Sale now have 27 positive tests, match versus Worcester forfeited

The rearranged Sale versus Worcester Gallagher Premiership has been cancelled, clearing the way for Bath to take their place in th…

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Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 4:34

Kiwi rugby stars at odds over who should start for the All Blacks between Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga

Two New Zealand rugby stars are divided over who should start at No. 10 for the All Blacks against the Wallabies this weekend.

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Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 23:45

Ian Foster likely to unleash string of rookie All Blacks against Wallabies in Bledisloe I

Ian Foster's maiden All Blacks team will contain something old, something new, and harness the intent to leave the Wallabies blue.…

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Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 15:39

Piers Francis stepping down from England squad become latest twist in Sale virus saga

Piers Francis came off the bench last week for Northampton against Covid-hit Sale and his positive test now rules him out of Engla…

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Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 14:11

May 2021 poised to be the date when World Rugby finally agrees on a lasting global calendar

It's taken World Rugby years to made headway with the global calendar impasse, but they are now confident a resolution will be pas…

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Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 12:12

Northampton CEO's letter criticises Sale for breaking Saints' bubble

The major virus outbreak at Sale forced Northampton to concede a walkover to Gloucester on Sunday, a situation that infuriated Sai…

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Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 9:15

It's 7-up for Owens as he gets Champions Cup final nod

Nigel Owens was kicking his heels in Wales for last month's Champions Cup quarter-finals, but he is now back in favour and will ta…

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Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 7:04

Bristol's Callum Sheedy among 7 uncapped players in Pivac's Wales squad

Fresh from last Friday's World Cup draw boost, Wayne Pivac has announced his autumn Wales squad which includes seven uncapped play…

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Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 5:21

Premiership confirms times and date for its semi-final fixtures

Premiership officials have set the times for this weekend's league semi-finals in England even though the exact line-up isn't yet …

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Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 5:08
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