https://www.rugbypass.com/ en Copyright 2026 RugbyPass Ltd Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:52:44 +0100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Rugbypass RSS Generator simon@rugbypass.com rob@fracture.co.nz https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/images/mega-menu/rp-logo-new@3x.png https://www.rugbypass.com/ USA Women's Eagles head coach Jack Hanratty is not expecting the Red Roses to do anything differently after back-to-back losses against Canada in WXV Global Series. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/we-are-comparable-usa-aim-to-prove-themselves-against-england/ Joe Harvey 2026-10-28 22:50:24 New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific clubs have finalised their wider training groups (WTG) for the 2027 season, highlighting the country's next generation of talent. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/super-rugby-wider-training-groups-confirmed-after-nine-round-draft/ Ned Lester 2026-10-28 21:35:23 Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a has a penchant for big moments. The 20-year-old winger scored four tries in the Black Ferns 81-12 thrashing of France in Hamilton, just her fourth Test and first at home. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/shyrah-tuliau-tuaa-the-black-ferns-rising-star-who-thrives-on-big-moments/ Adam Julian 2026-10-28 21:21:14 The USA Women’s Eagles are preparing for their toughest test yet, as head coach Jack Hanratty makes two changes to his starting XV for Friday’s WXV Global Series showdown against reigning world champions England. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/unbeaten-usa-womens-eagles-ready-to-face-the-red-roses/ Issy Todd 2026-10-28 21:15:47 The 11th and final game of the Black Ferns' 2026 season has arrived, and head coach Whitney Hansen has continued to make minor tweaks to her matchday 23 as she looks to close out her debut season with a 10th win. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/black-ferns-name-final-team-of-2026/ Ned Lester 2026-10-28 21:00:32 Back when Nina Mason and Bella Vogel were in high school, they would often play against each other for their respective clubs in Pennsylvania, Doylestown and Knightmares Rugby. It was not an enjoyable experience. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/bella-vogel-and-nina-mason-from-high-school-rivals-to-perfect-eagles-pairing/ Ben Coles 2026-10-28 20:48:00 Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has made six changes to his starting XV as England prepare to face the USA in their final WXV Global Series fixture on Friday 30 October at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/flo-robinson-set-for-first-red-roses-start-against-the-usa/ Issy Todd 2026-10-28 19:00:11 Dave Rennie has picked an All Blacks squad full of explosive power and lashings of skill as they look to rebuild their aura https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/why-the-all-blacks-uk-tour-is-so-important-in-their-quest-to-rebuild-their-aura/ Owain Jones 2026-10-28 18:50:29 Can Wales win back-to-back Test matches for the first time since 2023? https://www.rugbypass.com/news/just-be-me-sisilia-tuipulotu-reveals-sean-lynns-key-words-of-wisdom/ Issy Todd 2026-10-28 18:15:24 The Scotland full-back was dropped at the start of this year's Six Nations but is aiming to reclaim the No.15 jersey against New Zealand after a summer off. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/blair-kinghorn-youre-always-pd-off-no-ones-ever-happy-not-playing/ Bryn Palmer 2026-10-28 18:07:00 Prem Rugby and the Rugby Football Union have stated they are committed to expanding the top flight with English clubs in response to a report claiming that two Welsh sides could soon join the competition. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/prem-rugby-and-rfu-committed-to-expanding-top-flight-with-english-clubs/ PA 2026-10-28 17:42:37 Finn Russell is intent on helping Scotland develop the consistency required to capitalise on a year of big opportunities as he closes in on his 100th cap. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/finn-russell-the-hard-luck-stories-need-to-stop/ PA 2026-10-28 17:27:22 Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam has confirmed that England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg won’t play again until December after being stood down for six weeks. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/pat-lam-warns-local-rivals-to-expect-benhard-janse-van-rensburg-backlash/ Neil Fissler 2026-10-28 15:58:14 Numbers do not always tell the whole story, but in the case of the Scotland women, the top line numbers that jump out at you pretty much sum up what has been a disappointing 2026. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/scotland/ Gary Heatly 2026-10-28 15:30:48 Two of the stars of Portugal's 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign, Rodrigo Marta and Manuel Cardoso Pinto, are one cap away from reaching a half-century of Test appearances for Os Lobos. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-world-cup-stars-set-to-make-milestone-appearances-for-portugal/ Jon Newcombe 2026-10-28 15:17:24 The Cherry and Whites travel to reigning champions Northampton Saints this weekend, top of the Gallagher PREM table after conceding only 67 points, the league's lowest. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/joel-tomkins-approach-leaves-gloucesters-players-nowhere-to-hide/ Neil Fissler 2026-10-28 12:29:54 The Nations Championship comes at a challenging time but England must make a statement with only nine full-bore Tests left before RWC2027. https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/borthwicks-squad-may-not-set-the-pulses-racing-but-it-has-substance-it-is-time-to-lay-down-some-markers/ Bryn Palmer 2026-10-28 12:23:27 Newcastle Red Bulls captain Tom Christie has pledged his future to the club by signing a new two-year contract extension. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/captain-and-figurehead-tom-christie-commits-future-to-red-bulls/ Jon Newcombe 2026-10-28 09:43:58 Stuart Lancaster knows Leinster Rugby better than most and is well aware of just how tough it is to beat them. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/connacht-boss-stuart-lancaster-cant-wait-for-benchmark-test/ Simon Thomas 2026-10-28 09:30:37 Double World Cup winner Bongi Mbonambi has returned to the Stormers on a one-year deal. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/injury-hit-stormers-confirm-capture-of-double-world-champion-mbonambi/ Jon Newcombe 2026-10-28 08:44:06 Rugby World Cup winners Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth, Andre Esterhuizen and Handre Pollard have been ruled out of the Springboks' November tour due to injury. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/four-world-cup-winners-ruled-out-of-springboks-nations-championship-squad/ Jon Newcombe 2026-10-28 08:21:41 High-flying United Rugby Championship outfit Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that assistant coach Roddy Grant has left the club following the outcome of an internal process. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/shock-coach-departure-prompts-52-word-statement-from-urc-club/ Jon Newcombe 2026-10-28 07:47:45 95-Test capped Kurtley Beale is among the final three additions to the Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship Northern Series. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/kurtley-beale-receives-wallabies-recall-as-les-kiss-adds-three-to-squad/ Finn Morton 2026-10-28 04:13:37 95-Test Wallaby Kurtley Beale and former ACT Brumbies scrum-half Harrison Goddard have signed season-long train-and-trial deals. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/western-force-unveil-2027-squad-featuring-big-name-additions/ Finn Morton 2026-10-28 03:15:03 The Scott Hansen era is underway at the Crusaders, and his arrival has coincided with a grand return of one of Super Rugby's most influential talents and a generational change in the midfield. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/crusaders-deal-with-midfield-exodus-as-richie-mounga-headlines-2027-squad/ Ned Lester 2026-10-28 03:00:17 Three-time NRL premiership winner Angus Crichton headlines a star-studded NSW Waratahs squad for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/nrl-star-joins-returning-wallabies-in-michael-cheikas-waratahs-squad/ Finn Morton 2026-10-28 02:22:55 The Chiefs have named 12 uncapped players in their 2027 squad, including a handful of unannounced new additions. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/another-all-blacks-sevens-flyer-and-new-star-playmaker-headline-2027-chiefs-squad/ Ned Lester 2026-10-28 02:00:01 Allan Alaalatoa is just two appearances away from becoming the all-time appearance leader for the ACT Brumbies. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/15-wallabies-headline-brumbies-squad-as-club-legend-closes-in-on-history/ Finn Morton 2026-10-28 01:00:57 The Blues have undoubtedly pulled off the biggest signing of the Super Rugby Pacific offseason, but All Blacks captain Ardie Savea isn't the only new face in new head coach Jason Holland's camp. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/blues-confirm-2027-squad/ Ned Lester 2026-10-28 01:00:42 New Queensland Reds coach Vern Cotter has selected 17 Wallabies in the club’s Super Rugby Pacific squad for next season. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/vern-cotter-names-17-wallabies-in-stacked-reds-squad-for-2027/ Finn Morton 2026-10-28 00:35:12 Emma Sing believes England's first defeats in 41 matches could prove valuable as the Red Roses begin building towards Women's Rugby World Cup 2029, following consecutive losses to Canada this month. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/emma-sing-we-were-never-going-to-keep-winning-forever/ Joe Harvey 2026-10-28 00:33:03 Rugby Australia has announced a historic double-header will be played in Brisbane next year, with the Wallaroos set to face the Black Ferns. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/wallaroos-to-face-black-ferns-as-part-of-historic-anzac-day-double-header/ Finn Morton 2026-10-28 00:23:23 Jamie Joseph has continued his Highlanders rebuild with another extremely active offseason of recruitments for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/highlanders-overhaul-playmakers-after-another-busy-offseason-from-jamie-joseph/ Ned Lester 2026-10-28 00:00:04 This weekend, Branwen Metcalfe and Wales are aiming to win back-to-back Test matches for the first time since 2023. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/branwen-metcalfe-and-wales-aim-for-first-back-to-back-wins-since-2023/ Joe Harvey 2026-10-27 23:53:01 The Hurricanes have announced their 2027 Super Rugby Pacific squad which features a total of 10 new signings and one promotion from last year's WTG squad. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/hurricanes-announce-10-new-signings-for-2027-super-rugby-pacific-season/ Ben Smith 2026-10-27 23:05:52 New Fijian Drua head coach Brad Mooar isn't the only new face in camp for the 2027 season, with the talent-rich Islands of Fiji producing a new wave of players ready to make their name in Super Rugby Pacific. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/brad-mooar-names-eight-newcomers-in-first-fijian-drua-squad-as-head-coach/ Ned Lester 2026-10-27 23:00:08 Former South Africa U20 fly-half David Coetzer has set his sights on Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/seattle-re-sign-former-south-africa-u20-fly-half-with-world-cup-ambitions/ Finn Morton 2026-10-27 22:40:12 Rennie told media in Auckland on Tuesday that Tuipulotu has just started to run, but has not got through any contact work post South African tour. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/dave-rennie-details-all-blacks-plan-to-tackle-calf-injuries/ Henry Lee 2026-10-27 22:13:50 George Ford or Marcus Smith will come in should Fin Smith be unavailable for England's opening Nations Championship match against Australia. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/janse-van-rensburg-stood-down-indefinitely-smith-in-fitness-race/ PA 2026-10-27 18:33:19 Scott Sio is hoping his move to Cardiff Rugby will help him achieve his dream of playing in a third World Cup. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/scott-sio-opens-up-on-test-allegiance-switch-as-he-eyes-third-world-cup/ Simon Thomas 2026-10-27 18:00:28 Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson believes that veteran back-rower Courtney Lawes, who was left out of England’s Nations Championship training camp this week, will force his way into Steve Borthwick’s plans at some point this season. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/sale-boss-alex-sanderson-courtney-lawes-can-still-fulfill-his-dream/ Neil Fissler 2026-10-27 16:46:50 Uncapped Scarlets’ back Macs Page has been called up to the Wales squad for the November rounds of the Nations Championship, following Rio Dyer's withdrawal.  https://www.rugbypass.com/news/uncapped-shane-williams-esque-player-added-to-wales-squad/ Jon Newcombe 2026-10-27 16:33:30 Alev Kelter may well be one of the USA Women's Eagles' most experienced players. But she has never experienced a winning streak quite like the one the team are enjoying right now. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/alev-kelter-eagles-cant-afford-to-think-red-roses-are-wounded/ Joe Harvey 2026-10-27 16:04:21 Following a successful trial period, Jordan Els has signed a deal to remain at Northampton until the end of the 2026/27 season. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/south-african-jordan-els-earns-new-deal-to-keep-him-in-the-prem/ Jon Newcombe 2026-10-27 14:34:07 Bath's Head of Medical Services, Rory Murray, has provided an update on player availability following the club's 23-5 derby defeat at Kingsholm on Friday night. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/baths-worst-fears-over-santi-carreras-confirmed-in-latest-medical-update/ Jon Newcombe 2026-10-27 14:11:07 After trial in South Africa, the young Californian centre is open to offers and knows the Nations Cup will be a shop window for his talents https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/usas-dom-besag-on-his-trial-with-the-sharks-being-inspired-by-maa-nonu-and-world-cup-dreams/ Owain Jones 2026-10-27 13:55:07 Leicester Tigers have announced the departure of five players, just one month before the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby season begins. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/leicester-tigers-release-five-players-ahead-of-new-pwr-campaign/ Joe Harvey 2026-10-27 13:50:22 Former Wallaby back-row Scott Fava has joined Harlequins as their defence coach ahead of the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby season. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/five-cap-wallaby-joins-harlequins-coaching-staff-ahead-of-new-pwr-season/ Joe Harvey 2026-10-27 13:08:23 Young talent which has made an eye-catching start to the URC campaign is conspicuous by its absence a year out from the Rugby World Cup. https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/the-toony-tombola-gathers-dust-as-scotland-coach-doubles-down-for-nations-championship/ Jamie Lyall 2026-10-27 12:45:42 Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has been handed a double injury boost ahead of Saturday afternoon’s Gallagher PREM basement clash with Harlequins, with the news that international stars Tom Hooper and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso could both feature in his side. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/new-signing-set-to-fly-in-as-exeter-receive-double-injury-boost/ Neil Fissler 2026-10-27 11:00:48