Debuts from heaven and hell: All the newcomers to Test rugby in 2025
Rugby World Cup 2027 qualified teams handed debuts to well over 200 players this year, with varying degrees of success.
Jon Newcombe
24 Dec 2025, 2:30
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All Blacks legend Brad Thorn on the family bond that led to Test coaching debut
During his lengthy and highly-decorated dual-code career, former All Blacks lock Brad Thorn was the epitome of resilience - a qual…
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Why some in the FFR are mooting the Top 14 cuts clubs to aid the national cause
Discussions are taking place whether the financially rich Top 14 could reduce to 12 clubs to help France and rest players
Gavin Mortimer
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Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - round two
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Lower tackle height to be trialled at World Rugby U20s in 2026
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu crowned world’s best in RugbyPass Top 100 2025
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been crowned the best of the best in men’s rugby by RugbyPass journalists.
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Wallabies star Len Ikitau surges past World Cup winners in Top 100 rise
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All 23 players registered and deregistered ahead of this weekend's European fixtures
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The five centres behind Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in RugbyPass Top 100 2025
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Stamp and controversial 20-minute red results in ban for Stormers lock
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Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week
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