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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.

Harlequins unveil second tighthead signing inside 24 hours, this time recruiting a Scotland U20s prop

Fresh from signing tighthead Craig Trenier from Ealing on Monday, Harlequins have now added Scotland U20s prop Mak Wilson to their…

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Online Editors
28 Jul 2020, 5:29

Fijian France 7s player who was in Foreign Legion has become Clermont medical joker

From Fiji, Tavite Veredamu came to France at the age of 18 when he enlisted in the Foreign Legion and he has now linked up with Cl…

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Online Editors
28 Jul 2020, 4:55

Leicester respond after Nadolo calls out casual racism surrounding signing of fellow Fijian

Nemani Nadolo had taken umbrage over some social media comments relating to the pronunciation of the name of Kini Murimurivalu, th…

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Online Editors
28 Jul 2020, 4:06

Report: American consortium looking to buy Stormers in multi-million dollar deal that could lead to NBA partnership

The cash-strapped Western Province Rugby Football Union could be set for a significant injection of funds from American investors,…

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Online Editors
28 Jul 2020, 1:40

The Hurricanes masterstroke selection that proved pivotal in dismantling the Crusaders

The decision to swap the finishing skills of Van Wyk for Wes Goosen also did not disappoint, with Goosen scoring two tries from th…

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Online Editors
27 Jul 2020, 22:11

Back off: Referees issue stern warning to Super Rugby Aotearoa players over 'hostile' behaviour

New Zealand Rugby's referees boss Bryce Lawrence is urging players to show more respect for those who hold the whistle.

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Online Editors
27 Jul 2020, 18:05

England, Ireland, Wales and Fiji grouped together in new Autumn tournament - reports

The new tournament is penned in for a November 14 start date, just weeks after the suspended 2020 Six Nations fixtures are complet…

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Online Editors
27 Jul 2020, 10:46

Michael Rhodes re-signs for Saracens

Saracens have confirmed that back row Michael Rhodes has become the latest player to extend his contract at the club. The South Af…

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Online Editors
27 Jul 2020, 8:00

Castres No.8 Tulou pulls out of Beziers move, confirming new Top 14 club on social

Destructive Castres No.8 Alex Tulou will not sign for ProD2 Beziers, as widely reported upon in France.

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Online Editors
27 Jul 2020, 7:53

Exeter Chiefs board to discuss potential rebrand this week

The club have found themselves under increasing pressure to rethink their branding, which includes a Native American character dre…

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Online Editors
27 Jul 2020, 7:28

'Bomb is particularly impressed with his destructive scrummaging ability' - Harlequins sign Ealing prop Trenier

The former Ireland U20 international will link up with his former Richmond coach Adam Jones and joins the squad with immediate eff…

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Online Editors
27 Jul 2020, 5:15

Highlanders issue apology following investigation into boozy night out in Queenstown

Highlanders management have announced that they will issue sanctions to the players involved in a drunken night in Queenstown, tha…

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Online Editors
27 Jul 2020, 0:32

He's back: Julian Savea returns to the Hurricanes for remainder of Super Rugby Aotearoa

The injury-hit Hurricanes have called upon one of the club's favourite sons in the form of Julian Savea for the side's remaining t…

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Online Editors
26 Jul 2020, 18:59

South Africa's chances of playing in Rugby Championship dependent on local competition going ahead

New Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has put serious doubts into whether his side will play in a New Zealand-based Rugby Champion…

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Online Editors
26 Jul 2020, 18:24

Chiefs face cost of referee's call: 'I've made some comments in the past about us being a bit unlucky and then I've been accused of being a whinger'

Anton Lienert-Brown could not conceal his frustration as the Chiefs fell to a franchise-record seventh straight defeat following t…

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Online Editors
26 Jul 2020, 17:06

Joost van der Westhuizen's brother shoots two robbers dead in church

The brother of the late, great Joost van der Westhuizen has shot dead two robbers in a church in South Africa, according to report…

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Online Editors
26 Jul 2020, 15:50

Report: The NZR's three draft options for new Super Rugby format

Fresh reports emerged that New Zealand Rugby has drafted three options for a new trans-Tasman competition to replace Super Rugby i…

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Online Editors
26 Jul 2020, 8:13

'Bulls*** call' - Chiefs fans livid after another loss comes down to final play

The referee's decision to award the penalty was arguably a 50-50 one with lock Josh Goodhue making the tackle but failing to relea…

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Online Editors
26 Jul 2020, 1:06

'See you soon' - Speculation growing of a Hurricanes return for Savea following Ben Lam's departure to France

Lam's departure leaves the Hurricanes short of a left wing, with a potential return for former All Black Julian Savea gaining trac…

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Online Editors
26 Jul 2020, 0:15

Watch: Rieko Ioane proves his value as midfielder to set up stunning Matt Duffie try against Chiefs

Blues star Rieko Ioane has proven his worth as a midfield option for All Blacks boss Ian Foster in his latest Super Rugby Aotearoa…

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Online Editors
25 Jul 2020, 23:45
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