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Ikitau would turn down R360 to play at World Cup
Ikitau would turn down R360 to play at World Cup

Len Ikitau says he would not join the rebel R360 competition if it meant he would miss the chance to play for Australia at the 2027 World Cup.

'The players will decide' - where next for rugby's civil war?
'The players will decide' - where next for rugby's civil war?

After major rugby nations issued a blanket ban on R360 recruits playing Test matches, could the fight for the future escalate?

Smith had 'simple decision' to stay at Northampton
Smith had 'simple decision' to stay at Northampton

Northampton Saints fly-half Fin Smith says it was a "simple decision" to commit his future to the club amid interest from elsewhere.

Former Dragons wing Hewitt retires from rugby
Former Dragons wing Hewitt retires from rugby

Former Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt retires from professional rugby.

Bristol sign Moroni as more ruled out injured
Bristol sign Moroni as more ruled out injured

Bristol Bears sign experienced Argentina international Matias Moroni on a short-term deal due to a high number of injuries.

Rivals 'scared' of Scarlets' all-Wales back line
Rivals 'scared' of Scarlets' all-Wales back line

Johnny Williams says Scarlets have a back line to scare United Rugby Championship rivals as they prepare to take on Stormers in Llanelli.

Curry may undergo further surgery on hamstring
Curry may undergo further surgery on hamstring

England and Sale flanker Ben Curry may undergo surgery again on his hamstring, says club director of rugby Alex Sanderson.

'It's difficult to receive' - Moody on MND diagnosis
'It's difficult to receive' - Moody on MND diagnosis

Speaking to BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent, 2003 Rugby World Cup winner and former England captain Lewis Moody reveals that he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).

Watch: Bowen's Cardiff hat-trick at Munster in the URC
Watch: Bowen's Cardiff hat-trick at Munster in the URC

Cardiff may have lost in the United Rugby Championship at Munster, but 19-year-old wing Tom Bowen provided a highlight for Welsh rugby with a try hat-trick in the 23-20 defeat.

Watch: Best Welsh moments from URC second round
Watch: Best Welsh moments from URC second round

Watch some of the best moments from the Welsh regions across round two of the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship season.

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