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<\/a> \"International\"\/ <\/p>\n

International<\/p>\n

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Opinion<\/p>\n

Top 5 players of 2025: Australia Women <\/a> <\/p>\n

2025 saw some stand out moments of remarkable skill and plenty of entertaining moments led by a handful of players. As we approach\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Finn Finn Morton 18 Dec 2025, 5:00 <\/a> <\/a> \"PWR\"\/ <\/p>\n

PWR<\/p>\n

<\/a> PWR and Elite 1: what are the differences between the two competitions? <\/a> <\/p>\n

The year is 2017, and the kick-off of Premier 15s marked the start of a revolution in women’s club rugby in England. <\/p>\n

\"Francisco Francisco Isaac 18 Dec 2025, 4:49 <\/a> <\/a> \"United <\/p>\n

United Rugby Championship<\/p>\n

<\/a> Getting his kicks: Callum Sheedy revelling in Leigh Halfpenny alliance <\/a> <\/p>\n

Having kicked Cardiff to victory in Europe, Callum Sheedy now has his sights set on another big night at the Arms Park. <\/p>\n

\"Simon Simon Thomas 18 Dec 2025, 4:09 <\/a> <\/a> \"Gallagher <\/p>\n

Gallagher Premiership<\/p>\n

<\/a> Nick Tompkins has a different take on the Welsh player exodus <\/a> <\/p>\n

The Wales international and Saracens star believes playing in the PREM will only improve the players who’ve crossed the border. <\/p>\n

\"Neil Neil Squires 18 Dec 2025, 3:40 <\/a> <\/a> \"Sevens\"\/ <\/p>\n

Sevens<\/p>\n

<\/a> <\/p>\n

Interview<\/p>\n

A century-long wait ends: Clarke puts the Chatham Islands back in black <\/a> <\/p>\n

With a population of just 600, this archipelago, located 800 km east of New Zealand’s South Island, doesn’t produce many internati\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Adam Adam Julian 17 Dec 2025, 23:55 <\/a> <\/a> \"Super <\/p>\n

Super Rugby Pacific<\/p>\n

<\/a> \u2018We\u2019re chasing success\u2019: Gordon on Reds\u2019 \u2018stacked\u2019 fly-half battle <\/a> <\/p>\n

Carter Gordon is embracing the fierce battle for the starting spot at the Queensland Reds ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific se\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Finn Finn Morton 17 Dec 2025, 20:19 <\/a> <\/a> \"Super <\/p>\n

Super Rugby Pacific<\/p>\n

<\/a> Vern Cotter: Blues ‘open’ to player swaps during All Black sabbaticals <\/a> <\/p>\n

Rieko Ioane has started his Leinster career just as the Blues begin preseason for their 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. While t\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Ned Ned Lester 17 Dec 2025, 19:14 <\/a> <\/a> \"Super <\/p>\n

Super Rugby Pacific<\/p>\n

<\/a> Super Rugby Next Gen unveiled as Australia\u2019s elite U20 pathway <\/a> <\/p>\n

Rugby Australia has announced the launch of Super Rugby Next Gen, an all-new competition featuring the best under-20s talent. <\/p>\n

\"Finn Finn Morton 17 Dec 2025, 18:32 <\/a> <\/a> \"Super <\/p>\n

Super Rugby Pacific<\/p>\n

<\/a> Pita Ahki reflects on Blues return after eight years abroad <\/a> <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve come back a lot older, with a few grey hairs, but I come back with experience. I\u2019m not here to change too much, but gi\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Henry Henry Lee 17 Dec 2025, 18:08 <\/a> <\/a> \"Major <\/p>\n

Major League Rugby<\/p>\n

<\/a> Anthem RC sign experienced ex-England U20 lock in major MLR move <\/a> <\/p>\n

Anthem Rugby Carolina have made a key signing ahead of the 2026 Major League Rugby season. <\/p>\n

\"Finn Finn Morton 17 Dec 2025, 17:43 <\/a> <\/a> \"International\"\/ <\/p>\n

International<\/p>\n

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Analysis<\/p>\n

All Blacks: Five possible targets for the vacant assistant coach role <\/a> <\/p>\n

Here are a few of the options, whether they are directly available or not, that could fill the current void in the All Black coach\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Henry Henry Lee 17 Dec 2025, 17:07 <\/a> <\/a> \"Gallagher <\/p>\n

Gallagher Premiership<\/p>\n

<\/a> Confirmed: Marco Bortolami leaves Sale Sharks <\/a> <\/p>\n

The Gallagher PREM club say the Italian’s contract was terminated by mutual agreement ‘due to unforeseen circumstances.’ <\/p>\n

\"Jon Jon Newcombe 17 Dec 2025, 13:51 <\/a> <\/a> \"Gallagher <\/p>\n

Gallagher Premiership<\/p>\n

<\/a> England and Sale Sharks come to the same conclusion over George Ford <\/a> <\/p>\n

Punters are set to miss out on a box-office duel, following an update on the fitness of the star playmaker. <\/p>\n

\"Neil Neil Fissler 17 Dec 2025, 12:00 <\/a> <\/a> \"Pro <\/p>\n

Pro D2<\/p>\n

<\/a> Springbok Botha agrees Pro D2 move <\/a> <\/p>\n

Former South Africa flanker Arno Botha has signed for Pro D2 outfit Nevers ahead of next season. <\/p>\n

\"Josh Josh Raisey 17 Dec 2025, 11:44 <\/a> <\/a> \"Sevens\"\/ <\/p>\n

Sevens<\/p>\n

<\/a> <\/p>\n

Interview<\/p>\n

Shilton van Wyk: ‘I have to approach every tournament like it\u2019s my last’ <\/a> <\/p>\n

Coming into the 2025\/26 HSBC SVNS Series season Shilton van Wyk had a set of simple objectives. <\/p>\n

\"Joe Joe Harvey 17 Dec 2025, 10:57 <\/a> <\/a> \"Gallagher <\/p>\n

Gallagher Premiership<\/p>\n

<\/a> Sarries receive festive blow as Maro Itoje is ruled out until the new year <\/a> <\/p>\n

The England and Lions captain is currently sidelined with a knee injury, but there’s good news on Jamie George. <\/p>\n

\"Neil Neil Squires 17 Dec 2025, 10:54 <\/a> <\/a> \"United <\/p>\n

United Rugby Championship<\/p>\n

<\/a> Glasgow ramp up intensity ahead of clash with ‘enemies’ <\/a> <\/p>\n

Glasgow\u2019s Jack Dempsey is relishing the chance to lock horns with his Scotland \u201cbrothers\u201d when Warriors begin their defence \u2026 <\/p>\n

\"PA\"\/ PA 17 Dec 2025, 9:03 <\/a> <\/a> \"International\"\/ <\/p>\n

International<\/p>\n

<\/a> ‘I probably handled it pretty badly at the start. I played the victim’ <\/a> <\/p>\n

England and Leicester Tigers full-back Freddie Steward has credited Michael Cheika with helping rebuild his confidence after “easi\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Josh Josh Raisey 17 Dec 2025, 8:32 <\/a> <\/a> \"United <\/p>\n

United Rugby Championship<\/p>\n

<\/a> LONG READ<\/a> Josh Macleod: Scarlets captain ‘cracking on’ as D-day looms for his region <\/a> <\/p>\n

With one Welsh region set to be culled, the four sides do battle over the festive period with their very futures at stake. <\/p>\n

\"Neil Neil Squires 17 Dec 2025, 8:01 <\/a> <\/a> \"Sevens\"\/ <\/p>\n

Sevens<\/p>\n

<\/a> Great Britain Sevens Women\u2019s stars back in 15-a-side action <\/a> <\/p>\n

A fortnight on from HSBC SVNS\u2019 stop in Cape Town a number of the Great Britain Sevens Women\u2019s stars are getting back to grips \u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Joe Joe Harvey 17 Dec 2025, 7:34 <\/a> <\/a> \"International\"\/ <\/p>\n

International<\/p>\n

<\/a> LONG READ<\/a> ‘We won’t ever forget it’: Inside the rise of Portugal’s wolf cubs <\/a> <\/p>\n

The seeds of Os Lobos’ remarkable Rugby World Cup 2023 were sewn many years ago by a domestic programme which continues to deliver\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Francisco Francisco Isaac 17 Dec 2025, 7:14 <\/a> <\/a> \"Gallagher <\/p>\n

Gallagher Premiership<\/p>\n

<\/a> Tigers send Titcombe on loan to sharpen up against ‘world-class players’ <\/a> <\/p>\n

Leicester Tigers boss Geoff Parling admits that fly-half Charlie Titcombe will have a great chance to develop his game after joini\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Neil Neil Fissler 17 Dec 2025, 7:07 <\/a> <\/a> \"Sevens\"\/ <\/p>\n

Sevens<\/p>\n

<\/a> One month until HSBC SVNS 3 comes to Dubai <\/a> <\/p>\n

There is one month to go until Dubai’s iconic Sevens Stadium hosts HSBC SVNS 3 between 17-18 January 2026. <\/p>\n

\"Joe Joe Harvey 17 Dec 2025, 7:00 <\/a> <\/a> \"Investec <\/p>\n

Investec Champions Cup<\/p>\n

<\/a> Wallaby Jordan Uelese banned for striking while England star is cleared <\/a> <\/p>\n

Saracens hooker Theo Dan has been cleared to play following a disciplinary hearing for his high tackle against the Sharks on Satur\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Josh Josh Raisey 17 Dec 2025, 6:31 <\/a> <\/a> \"United <\/p>\n

United Rugby Championship<\/p>\n

<\/a> In-form Adam Hastings opens up on coming through three years of injury hell <\/a> <\/p>\n

After everything he has been through over the past few years, Glasgow fly-half Adam Hastings has good reason to savour the special\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Simon Simon Thomas 17 Dec 2025, 6:11 <\/a> <\/a> \"International\"\/ <\/p>\n

International<\/p>\n

<\/a> ‘A symbol of courage’: tributes paid to Springbok captain Lusanda Dumke <\/a> <\/p>\n

Former Springbok Women captain, Lusanda Dumke, has died age 29 after a battle with a rare gastric cancer. <\/p>\n

\"Joe Joe Harvey 17 Dec 2025, 5:54 <\/a> <\/a> \"International\"\/ <\/p>\n

International<\/p>\n

<\/a> Sione Fukofuka named new Scotland head coach <\/a> <\/p>\n

Scottish Rugby has confirmed that Sione Fukofuka will be the new Scotland women’s national team head coach from the start of 2026. <\/p>\n

\"Joe Joe Harvey 17 Dec 2025, 4:55 <\/a> <\/a> \"International\"\/ <\/p>\n

International<\/p>\n

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Opinion<\/p>\n

Top 5 players of 2025: Ireland Women <\/a> <\/p>\n

There are plenty to chose from when compiling a list of who had the biggest impact in green across 2025. Here are Ireland\u2019s top \u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Nathan Nathan Johns 17 Dec 2025, 4:00 <\/a> <\/a> \"United <\/p>\n

United Rugby Championship<\/p>\n

<\/a> ‘There\u2019s a lot for us to prove’: James Lowe <\/a> <\/p>\n

James Lowe says delivering an \u201cawesome\u201d attack is the goal for Leinster over the \u201cextremely exciting\u201d block of games that \u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Simon Simon Thomas 17 Dec 2025, 3:48 <\/a> <\/a> \"Gallagher <\/p>\n

Gallagher Premiership<\/p>\n

<\/a> Rob Baxter on Sarries rivalry and the battle for top four <\/a> <\/p>\n

Rob Baxter admits that one of the fiercest rivalries in English rugby remains very much alive as his Exeter Chiefs side prepares t\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Neil Neil Fissler 17 Dec 2025, 3:25 <\/a> <\/a> \"International\"\/ <\/p>\n

International<\/p>\n

<\/a> Desiree Miller among five World Cup Wallaroos re-signed for 2026 <\/a> <\/p>\n

Rugby Australia have announced another five key re-signings, including new deals for try-scoring machines Desiree Miller and Maya \u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Finn Finn Morton 16 Dec 2025, 23:24 <\/a> <\/a> \"International\"\/ <\/p>\n

International<\/p>\n

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Opinion<\/p>\n

Dupont the GOAT, Roigard and Pollock rise: Bold Top 100 2026 predictions <\/a> <\/p>\n

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was crowned the world\u2019s best by RugbyPass journalists in the 2025 Top 100. <\/p>\n

\"Finn Finn Morton 16 Dec 2025, 22:33 <\/a> <\/a> \"International\"\/ <\/p>\n

International<\/p>\n

<\/a> ‘He is the most respected individual I’ve ever seen inside the All Blacks’ <\/a> <\/p>\n

Former All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka made room in his recent book, ‘Become Unstoppable’, for a special tribute to A\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Ned Ned Lester 16 Dec 2025, 21:25 <\/a> <\/a> \"International\"\/ <\/p>\n

International<\/p>\n

<\/a> Tony Johnson weighs in on Jordie Barrett’s position in 2026 <\/a> <\/p>\n

“There’s been six different midfield combinations this year now, part of that was because was because of injury, because the one t\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Henry Henry Lee 16 Dec 2025, 19:54 <\/a> <\/a> \"Major <\/p>\n

Major League Rugby<\/p>\n

<\/a> Namibian international re-signs with Seattle after All-MLR First XV season <\/a> <\/p>\n

Divan Rossouw is all set for a third season in Major League Rugby, with the Seattle Seawolves re-signing a key member of their ros\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"Finn Finn Morton 16 Dec 2025, 19:02 <\/a> <\/a> \"Major <\/p>\n

Major League Rugby<\/p>\n

<\/a> Hounds loan out highly-rated 2025 first round pick to Anthem RC <\/a> <\/p>\n

The Chicago Hounds have loaned 2025 first round draft pick Elias Garza to another Major League Rugby side for the 2026 season. <\/p>\n

\"Finn Finn Morton 16 Dec 2025, 18:09 <\/a> <\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a fan of the All Blacks, a follower of the women\u2019s game or someone who watches every phase of play in the Premiership, our rugby features and news pieces will provide you with all of the information and stats that you need to know. <\/p>\n

Our dedicated team of rugby journalists are the best in the business and leave no stone unturned. When you read our rugby content, you\u2019re always the best-informed person in the room. <\/p>\n

So, scroll up to read the latest pieces of rugby news, devour detailed tactical guides and peruse expert commentary on all of the game\u2019s biggest talking points. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"International Opinion Top 5 players of 2025: Australia Women 2025 saw some stand out moments of remarkable skill…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":355864,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[567],"tags":[64,63,760,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-355863","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-rugby","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-rugby","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/355863","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=355863"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/355863\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/355864"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=355863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=355863"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=355863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}