https://www.rugbypass.com/ en Copyright 2026 RugbyPass Ltd Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:51:04 +1200 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/ 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 In front of a packed Estadio Bicentenario, Joaquín Oviedo, Santiago Carreras, Gonzalo García, and Marcus Kremer produced fine outings, returning to form after last week's disappointing defeat. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/argentina-player-ratings-vs-wales-nations-championship-2026/ Francisco Isaac 2026-07-11 21:11:33 Wales were forced to make endless amounts of tackles in the first half, heading into the sheds having made 117, missing 20, compared to Argentina's 66 made, and three missed. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/wales-player-ratings-vs-argentina-nations-championship-2026/ Henry Lee 2026-07-11 21:07:41 Rassie Erasmus has defended a bold selection policy after a much-changed Springbok side survived a chaotic 42-28 victory over Scotland at Loftus Versfeld. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rassie-erasmus-gives-gentle-dig-at-england-following-win-over-scotland/ Ian Cameron 2026-07-11 20:32:00 Gregor Townsend was convinced his swashbuckling Scotland side were on the brink of an historic result in South Africa before being left to rue a “frustrating” ... https://www.rugbypass.com/news/gregor-townsend-feeling-pride-and-frustration-as-scotland-lose-in-south-africa/ PA 2026-07-11 20:13:14 Scotland player ratings: Scotland’s hopes of a first ever win over the Springboks in South Africa - and first against the world champions since 2010 - ultimately fell short despite a bravura display in defeat in Pretoria. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/scotland-player-ratings-vs-south-africa-nations-championship-2026/ Bryn Palmer 2026-07-11 18:05:29 Gregor Townsend’s resurgent side made the Springboks fight to the end for their victory. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/battling-scotland-fall-short-as-south-africa-hold-on-for-victory-in-pretoria/ PA 2026-07-11 17:52:09 Springboks player ratings: The blistering start from Rassie Erasmus' men suggested this might be a long afternoon for Scotland as the Springboks surged... https://www.rugbypass.com/news/springboks-player-ratings-vs-scotland-nations-championship-2026/ Ian Cameron 2026-07-11 17:36:38 Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of England’s final Nations Championship match against Argentina after sustaining a hamstring injury in the 73-8 rout of Fiji at Hill Dickinson Stadium. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/injured-alex-mitchell-ruled-out-of-argentina-clash-after-england-hammer-fiji/ Josh Raisey 2026-07-11 17:10:23 We would like to apologise to fans in the USA who were unable to watch today's South Africa v USA Women’s international match live on RugbyPass TV (RPTV). https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugbypass-statement-south-africa-v-usa-second-test/ RugbyPass 2026-07-11 16:24:48 Steve Borthwick’s men bounced back from the 45-21 mauling by South Africa with an 11-try rout of the islanders. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/henry-pollock-scores-hat-trick-as-england-end-losing-run-with-demolition-of-fiji/ PA 2026-07-11 16:03:56 Fiji player ratings: After an uninspiring performance against Wales, Fiji produced their worst performance in several years, as Senirusi Seruvakula’s side were trampled by England 73-8 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/fiji-player-ratings-vs-england-nations-championship-2026/ Francisco Isaac 2026-07-11 15:48:49 The Springboks have been forced into a late change ahead of their Test against Scotland after Canan Moodie was ruled out. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/springboks-forced-into-last-minute-change-for-scots/ Ian Cameron 2026-07-11 15:28:33 England player ratings: England recorded their first win in six Test matches, and only their second of 2026, with a resounding 73-8 victory over Fiji at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday in round two of the Nations Championship. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/england-player-ratings-vs-fiji-nations-championship-2026/ Josh Raisey 2026-07-11 15:20:04 Fiji scrumhalf Simione Kuruvoli was handed a rare permanent red card by referee Hollie Davidson after a mindless kicking incident during his side's Nations Championship clash with England at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/fijis-simione-kuruvoli-gets-rare-permanent-red-card-for-pretty-disgusting-act/ Ian Cameron 2026-07-11 14:24:23 Ireland number eight Sean Jansen agreed it was a “dream” debut after scoring a try in their 36-20 bonus-point Nations Championship win over Japan in Australia. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/sean-jansen-savours-dream-ireland-debut-in-hard-fought-win-over-japan/ PA 2026-07-11 13:51:12 Japan player ratings: While Ireland ultimately emerged with a 36-20 bonus-point victory to remain top of the Northern Hemisphere pool... https://www.rugbypass.com/news/japan-player-ratings-vs-ireland-nations-championship-2026/ Ian Cameron 2026-07-11 12:43:08 Sean Jansen scored a try on his Ireland debut as they made it a perfect opening two wins from two in their Nations Championship campaign with a 36-20 bonus-point win over Japan in Australia. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/sean-jansen-scores-on-debut-as-ireland-secure-bonus-point-win-over-japan/ PA 2026-07-11 12:27:26 Ireland player ratings: Against Eddie Jones Japan, nothing less than a convincing win will have been expected from Ireland, despite the Asian nations big win over Italy a week ago. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ireland-player-ratings-vs-japan-nations-championship-2026/ Ian Cameron 2026-07-11 12:08:51 The back-to-back Six Nations champions gave up a 21-12 halftime lead at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday before hitting top gear in a 42-26 win. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/wallabies-hit-decade-low-in-french-comeback-win-with-six-straight-defeat/ AAP 2026-07-11 10:20:23 Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has gone on a tirade after his side's 47-17 defeat to the All Blacks in Wellington https://www.rugbypass.com/news/love-their-number-10-its-a-yellow-italy-coach-quesada-goes-on-a-tirade-after-loss-to-all-blacks/ Ben Smith 2026-07-11 10:13:55 Fabian Galthié's much-changed French side secured a first win of the 2026 Nations Championship with a comprehensive 42 - 26 dismantling of Joe Schmidt's Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/france-player-ratings-vs-wallabies-nations-championship-2026/ Philip Bendon 2026-07-11 09:43:01 The Wallabies have suffered a second consecutive defeat in the Nations Championship, with France completing a second-half comeback. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/wallabies-player-ratings-vs-france-nations-championship-2026/ Finn Morton 2026-07-11 09:38:40 Scotland have been forced into a late squad change ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with South Africa after in-form lock Alex Samuel was ruled out with a knee injury. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/scotland-forced-into-late-change-ahead-of-boks-clash/ Ian Cameron 2026-07-11 09:36:24 Doug Howlett's long-standing record of 49 tries for the All Blacks has fallen, with a hat-trick to Will Jordan against Italy pushing his career tally to 50. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/will-jordan-reacts-to-breaking-all-blacks-all-time-tries-record/ Ned Lester 2026-07-11 09:31:08 It was a record breaking night for right wing Will Jordan, becoming the first All Black to reach 50 Test tries, while Josh Moorby and Anton Segner made their debuts. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/all-blacks-vs-italy-takes/ Ben Smith 2026-07-11 08:14:08