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Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has provided an update on whether members of Australia’s sevens squad will make the switch to 15s.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 17

Coach sees ‘big opportunity’ as Wallaroos drawn in England’s RWC pool

Australia have been drawn in a mighty tough pool for next year’s Rugby World Cup but coach Jo Yapp still sees “a big opportunity."

Rugby News / The42 / October 17

Gleeson denies 'disconnect' between Irish team and Premier Division

The manager also elaborated on the reasons for scrapping home-based sessions and plans for a future U23 team.

Real Madrid News / The42 / October 17

Celtic no match for Real Madrid as Ireland international comes off bench in 4-0 defeat

Elsewhere, Chelsea and Lyon also had comfortable successes.

Rugby News / The42 / October 17

Wicklow's Lara Gillespie just misses out on podium at UCI Track World Championships

The 23-year-old builds on her Olympic debut earlier this summer with a fifth place finish in the Elimination Race.

Rugby News / ESPN / October 17

England drawn with Australia, USA at '25 Rugby WC

Hosts and favourites England were grouped with Australia and the United States after the draw for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup was made on Thursday.

Manchester United News / The42 / October 17

Manchester United confirm Kobbie Mainoo ruled out for a "few weeks"

Noussair Mazraoui has returned to training following procedure after suffering heart palpitations.

Rugby News / The42 / October 17

Damien Duff says Shelbourne fans should not be "dreading" title run-in

Derry City’s two slip ups over the last week mean the Reds are still top of the Premier Division going in final three games.

Rugby News / The42 / October 17

'The friendship is unbelievable. You're playing for your community'

Tipperary club Nenagh Ormond RFC are on the crest of a wave in the All-Ireland League.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / October 17

Hosts England face Australia, USA & Samoa at 2025 World Cup

England's path to a possible home Rugby World Cup triumph has been mapped out, with the hosts placed in a pool with Australia, USA, and Samoa for next summer's tournament.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 17

Women’s RWC 2025: England to face USA, New Zealand draw Ireland

England will face Australia, USA and Samoa during the pool stage of their home Women’s Rugby World Cup next year.

Rugby News / The42 / October 17

Ireland drawn with New Zealand, Japan and Spain in Women's Rugby World Cup

Scott Bemand’s side will once again face the world champions in England next year.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / October 17

Watch the Women's World Cup draw on The One Show

The draw for the 2025 Women's World Cup is taking place during the One Show - and you can watch it live.

Rugby News / The42 / October 17

What do you think of Dublin's alternate GAA jersey?

The jersey will be worn by the Dublin men’s and Ladies football teams, as well as the county’s hurling and camogie squads.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / October 17

Salford appoint Haggerty as head coach from 2026

Salford Red Devils appoint assistant coach Kurt Haggerty to become their head coach in 2026 when Paul Rowley moves into the role of director of rugby.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / October 17

Huddersfield sign ex-Hull KR front row King

Huddersfield Giants sign front rower George King on a four-year deal after he left fellow Super League side Hull KR.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / October 17

Baxter will take England role in stride - Wilson

Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson praises "outstanding" Fin Baxter after he is called up for England's autumn internationals.

Rugby News / The42 / October 17

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies retires, Allan returns to Italy fold

Italy’s 34-man squad was named today for the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 17

Mick Cleary: 'England need to knock over one of the Big Two this autumn, as a bare minimum'

With upheaval in the camp, Steve Borthwick has chosen not to rock the boat with selection but expectation is still heaped on England

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 17

Siya Kolisi is right: The Springbok Women are a force on the rise

No one could deny that rugby is disproportionally tilted towards the men’s game around the world, but nowhere is this imbalance more starkly represented than in South Africa, writes Daniel Gallan.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / October 17

London Broncos seek funding to secure survival

London Broncos say they need to raise £350,000 in the next month to ensure their survival next season.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 17

WXV: 'The last 20 minutes showed the class that we have on the pitch'

I'm super happy that we came away with the win. It's something that we've been working on for the last 12 weeks and it has been a really long pre-season going into the tournament.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 17

Clearly the unluckiest player to miss out on England – Andy Goode

There may have been some unwanted upheaval behind the scenes but Steve Borthwick’s squad selection for the Autumn Nations Series shows there is continuity on the field.

Rugby News / ESPN / October 17

Scrum-half Davies ends Wales career with 77 caps

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies announced his retirement from international rugby on Thursday, bringing down the curtain on the 34-year-old's decade-long career with his country.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / October 17