https://www.rugbypass.com/ en Copyright 2026 RugbyPass Ltd Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:11:30 -0500 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/ Without two of their fly-halves against France, Australia's loss of attacking shape and predictable kicking game undid some 'outstanding rugby'. https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/wallabies-must-stop-making-life-difficult-for-themselves-to-send-schmidt-out-on-high/ Bryn Palmer 2026-07-13 19:39:16 Henry Slade has revealed that advice from World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson paved the way for his England return. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/henry-slade-reveals-jonny-wilkinsons-role-in-earning-his-england-recall/ PA 2026-07-13 19:31:49 England U20 player ratings: The second semi-final of the World Rugby Junior World Championship was set to be a cracker... https://www.rugbypass.com/news/england-u20-player-ratings-vs-south-africa-world-rugby-junior-world-championship-2026/ Ian Cameron 2026-07-13 18:54:21 Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scored a hat-trick as the Junior Springboks stayed on course to retain their World Rugby Junior World Championship title, with 14-man England suffering a second-half implosion to lose 53-37 in Tbilisi, Georgia. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/2-red-cards-and-90-points-as-junior-boks-book-place-in-final/ Neil Fissler 2026-07-13 18:50:19 South Africa U20 player ratings: The second semi-final of the World Rugby U20 Championship was billed as a blockbuster, with South Africa U20 looking to book their place in the final against a dangerous England side in a heavyweight showdown. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/south-africa-u20-vs-england-world-rugby-junior-world-championship-2026/ Ian Cameron 2026-07-13 18:34:34 Scotland's high-tempo attack cut South Africa open, but familiar frustrations resurfaced to deny them a monumental scalp. https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/scotland-swung-for-the-king-and-missed-but-there-is-much-to-take-from-loftus-epic/ Jamie Lyall 2026-07-13 17:39:25 Coventry tight-head Eliot Salt is the latest player to make the step up to the Gallagher PREM after establishing himself in the Champ. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/gloucester-sign-champ-tight-head-as-proving-ground-bears-fruit-again/ Jon Newcombe 2026-07-13 16:50:19 A fourth player has traded Gloucester Hartpury for Sale Sharks ahead of the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby season. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/fourth-gloucester-hartpury-stalwart-signs-for-sale-sharks/ Joe Harvey 2026-07-13 16:34:08 Adrien Drault’s 76th-minute try was enough for France to secure a 26-22 win over New Zealand to book a place in this weekend’s World Rugby Junior World Championship Final. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/semi-final-heartache-for-new-zealand-as-french-finally-find-their-flair/ Neil Fissler 2026-07-13 16:15:35 New Zealand U20 player ratings: The opening semi-final of the World Rugby U20 Championship delivered everything it promised, as New Zealand U20 and France U20 served up a gripping, high-quality thriller... https://www.rugbypass.com/news/new-zealand-u20-player-ratings-vs-france-world-rugby-junior-world-championship-2026/ Francisco Isaac 2026-07-13 16:11:25 France's hopes of a fourth Junior World Championship title remain alive after a tense 26-22 semi-final win over New Zealand in Tbilisi. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/france-u20-player-ratings-vs-new-zealand-world-rugby-junior-world-championship-2026/ Jon Newcombe 2026-07-13 15:55:55 Saracens have signed former rugby league player Sione Va'enuku after the centre impressed during his two-season stay at Champ Rugby partners Ampthill. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/saracens-sign-cross-code-tongan-torpedo-from-champ-rugby/ Jon Newcombe 2026-07-13 13:06:47 Leicester Tigers have added a sixth capped international to their squad for the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby campaign. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/leicester-add-sixth-international-signing-to-2026-27-pwr-squad/ Joe Harvey 2026-07-13 12:59:14 England arrested a run of 5 defeats with a big win over Fiji to put a spring back in the step of Steve Borthwick as they travel to Argentina https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/mick-cleary-pollocks-hat-trick-cameo-was-a-delight-showing-a-natural-pace-that-few-backrowers-in-the-world-game-possess/ Owain Jones 2026-07-13 11:37:50 South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his starting XV for their clash with Wales this Saturday in Durban from the one that defeated Scotland 42-28 in round two of the Nations Championship. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rassie-erasmus-names-4-bok-debutants-for-wales-including-two-20-year-olds/ Josh Raisey 2026-07-13 10:06:26 Former England scrum-half Ben Youngs has backed Marcus Smith to reprise his role at scrum-half again this Saturday against Argentina in round three of the Nations Championship in Santiago del Estero. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-ben-youngs-verdict-on-marcus-smiths-cameo-at-scrum-half-england-rugby-nations-championship/ Josh Raisey 2026-07-13 09:19:11 Swys de Bruin has named a 49-player squad that will begin preparations for the Springbok Women's remaining Tests in 2026. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/49-player-squad-named-for-next-phase-of-springbok-women-season/ Joe Harvey 2026-07-13 09:01:30 Henry Pollock is eyeing a starting spot in England’s back row as Steve Borthwick faces a clamour to promote his hat-trick hero from Saturday’s blitz of Fiji. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/henry-pollock-has-backing-of-former-players-as-he-pushes-claim-for-england-start/ PA 2026-07-13 07:41:57 Barrett didn't feature at all for the Crusaders in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, having an extended non-playing sabbatical after the 2025 international season. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/all-blacks-coach-shares-scott-barrett-fabian-holland-update-ahead-of-sa-tour/ Henry Lee 2026-07-13 05:33:31 However, unless Ben Donaldson is fit or Schmidt calls in an experienced flyhalf, all these other selection calls seem minor and will do little good for the side.  https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-three-tough-wallaby-selection-calls-that-must-be-made-ahead-of-italy/ John Ferguson 2026-07-13 05:25:50 "He was skipper on the weekend because we subbed all the other leaders off, Luke Jacobson, Jordie Barrett, obviously, Ardie had gone off, and Codie had gone off." https://www.rugbypass.com/news/dave-rennie-reveals-all-blacks-leadership-group-after-will-jordans-captaincy-stint/ Henry Lee 2026-07-13 04:34:55 "Yeah, I mean they're such a good side, and and they've had success of late. So yeah, I mean, we'll talk about South Africa being a massive rival, and of course the rivalry with Australia, and everyone loves England. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-ireland-intel-dave-rennie-wanted-from-jordie-barrett-ahead-of-eden-park-battle/ Henry Lee 2026-07-13 02:10:58 Ex-All Black halfback Justin Marshall is fed up with certain hybrid player selections and wants the All Blacks selectors to start picking a specialist No.8.  https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ardie-is-not-that-ex-all-black-fed-up-with-the-selection-of-hybrid-players/ Ben Smith 2026-07-13 02:09:49 Returning Leinster and Blues midfielder Rieko Ioane has been called back into the All Blacks squad as injury cover. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rieko-ioane-called-back-into-all-blacks-squad/ Ben Smith 2026-07-13 01:02:14 The quality of the Team GB sevens program is being put to good use in the home nations. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/gb-sevens-flyer-lands-uk-club-deal-after-chiefs-nz-universities-stints/ Nick Wasiliev 2026-07-13 00:03:50 Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has provided an update on the timeline for Sacha Fienberg-Mngomezulu's Springbok return. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/erasmus-details-timeline-for-sacha-feinberg-mngomezulus-bok-return/ Ben Smith 2026-07-12 22:22:28 Monday's semi-finals tossed up four high scoring U20 encounters, with 299 points being scored across the 5th-8th and 13th-16th brackets. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/scotland-and-wales-reach-playoff-at-junior-world-championship-as-australia-stumble/ Henry Lee 2026-07-12 22:20:41 Outgoing coach Joe Schmidt has resisted any temptation to send a Bernard Foley SOS as he attempts to avoid some unwanted Wallabies history. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/trio-called-in-as-winless-wallabies-farewell-schmidt/ AAP 2026-07-12 22:06:00 England have called up Newcastle Red Bulls scrum-half Raffi Quirke as injury cover for Alex Mitchell ahead of Saturday’s final Nations Championship clash against Argentina in Santiago del Estero. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/england-call-up-red-bull-signing-to-replace-injured-alex-mitchell/ Ian Cameron 2026-07-12 15:00:17 Damian Willemse doesn’t have the stopping power of most elite centres. The Springboks’ lock depth is not quite as bottomless as the mythology suggests. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/springboks-supporters-rank-among-the-most-toxic-rugby-fans-on-the-internet/ Daniel Gallan 2026-07-12 13:16:09 Sione Tuipulotu believes the resilience Scotland displayed against South Africa on their own patch will stand them in good stead for the challenges they will encounter at next year’s World Cup in Australia. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/scotlands-sione-tuipulotu-taking-positives-from-south-africa-defeat/ PA 2026-07-12 12:58:37 With another round of the Nations Championship now behind us, it is time to delve into the team-of-the-week territory. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/england-and-the-all-blacks-dominate-our-nations-championship-team-of-the-week/ Francisco Isaac 2026-07-12 11:33:03 Noah Caluori is satisfied with a successful debut against Fiji but starting for England remains his ultimate objective. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/noah-caluori-hungry-to-push-for-england-start-after-strong-debut-against-fiji/ PA 2026-07-12 11:15:41 The Lions have agreed a deal to sign towering lock JP du Preez as they look to replace Darrien Landsberg, who is bound to join Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Prem next season. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/fissler-confidential-rugby-transfers-stormers-in-talks-with-bok-wandering-wallabys-new-home/ Neil Fissler 2026-07-12 10:59:16 England, Japan and Spain will all have improved positions when the rankings are officially updated at 12pm on Monday (BST). https://www.rugbypass.com/news/3-up-6-down-as-world-rankings-get-shaken-up/ Jon Newcombe 2026-07-12 09:44:25 Rugby World Cup regulars Georgia and Chile have gone top of Pools A and B in the World Rugby Nations Cup after two rounds, which proved to be a strong round for the European nations. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-world-cup-qualifiers-dealt-five-cards-in-nations-cup-as-americas-dominate/ Ben Smith 2026-07-12 06:06:30 The Poua’s victory at Fraser Park in Timaru was more dramatic, as a last-gasp Renee Holmes conversion sealed the deal over Matatu, 33-31. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/hurricanes-poua-stun-matatu-blues-dominate-chiefs-manawa-in-whangarei/ Henry Lee 2026-07-12 05:12:23 If you need any more proof that Jordie Barrett is the best midfielder in the world right now, watch his pass over the top to Will Jordan for the record breaking try in Wellington. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-all-blacks-have-the-best-no-12-in-the-world-right-now/ Ben Smith 2026-07-12 05:06:12 Speaking with Kirtsie Stanway on Sky Sport post-match, the All Blacks head coach said both of the debutants made an impact. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/dave-rennie-offers-verdict-on-all-blacks-debutants-after-italy-victory/ Henry Lee 2026-07-12 02:07:54 USA captain Jason Damm has explained why the Eagles are embracing high-pressure moments during the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/usa-captain-explains-why-eagles-are-happy-to-be-under-pressure/ Finn Morton 2026-07-12 02:03:32 The USA Men’s Eagles have improved their record to 2-0 in the all-new World Rugby Nations Cup. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/usa-beat-zimbabwe-for-the-first-time-to-stay-unbeaten-in-nations-cup/ Finn Morton 2026-07-12 01:29:53 The 25-year-old is listed at 120 kg and 185 cm, and helped the Chiefs to a competition-best 96.8 per cent success rate at scrum time en route to another final appearance. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/report-la-rochelle-find-uini-atonio-successor-in-rising-chiefs-powerhouse/ Ned Lester 2026-07-12 01:10:12 "France are an outstanding side and have shown throughout the tournament why they're one of the favourites. They'll challenge us right across the park. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/new-zealand-u20-make-two-key-changes-for-junior-world-championship-semi-final/ Henry Lee 2026-07-12 00:50:17 Rookie flyhalf Declan Meredith wants another crack as Joe Schmidt attempts to avoid some unwanted Wallabies history in his final game as coach. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/joe-schmidt-wants-wallabies-house-in-order-before-exit/ AAP 2026-07-12 00:27:30 Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada says he is "worried" about the All Blacks under Dave Rennie, noting a "new energy" building in the New Zealand team after falling to a 47-17 defeat to them in Wellington. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/italy-coach-on-difference-between-razor-and-rennies-all-blacks/ Ned Lester 2026-07-12 00:02:26 Alo-Emile is a product of the prestigious BSHS First XV and the Queensland Schoolboys pathway, but the front-rower helped take down the Wallabies. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/it-was-destiny-queenslanders-journey-to-a-test-debut-against-wallabies/ Finn Morton 2026-07-11 23:17:33 The Wallabies’ search for a drought-breaking win continues after falling to reigning Six Nations champions France 42-26 in Brisbane. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/were-not-far-away-wallabies-captain-wilson-reacts-to-france-defeat/ Finn Morton 2026-07-11 22:16:43 All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed pair Luke Jacobson and Leroy Carter left the field with injuries against Italy. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rennies-update-on-leroy-carter-and-luke-jacobson-after-first-half-departures/ Ben Smith 2026-07-11 22:09:54 All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie was pleased with the improvements his side made against Italy following their win over France last week. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/dave-rennie-on-where-he-wants-improvements-from-all-blacks/ Ben Smith 2026-07-11 21:53:00 Wales failed to build on a strong start as Argentina ran out comfortable 35-21 winners in their Nations Championship encounter in San Juan on Saturday. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/wales-fail-to-build-on-strong-start-in-nations-championship-defeat-to-argentina/ PA 2026-07-11 21:31:23