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Former Ireland and Scotland Women head coach Philip “Goose” Doyle has died aged 61, prompting tributes across the women’s game.

World Rugby’s expanded Junior World Championship opens in Georgia with 16 teams, eight fixtures and a sharper test of rugby’s pathway depth.

Holly Wood will referee the PWR Final between Saracens and Trailfinders Women just 86 days after giving birth.

The DHL Stormers XXIII will enter the Currie Cup for the first time, giving John Dobson a live development runway before the 2026/27 URC season.

Rambo Kubheka will captain the Junior Boks against Uruguay as South Africa open their Junior World Championship title defence in Tbilisi.

New Zealand’s confirmed Black Ferns fixtures turn the second half of 2026 into a demanding global test across Australia, South Africa, Europe and France.

England’s altitude work has sharpened the stakes before their Nations Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg.

Scarlets have confirmed the signing of Crusaders forward Cullen Grace, giving their 2026-27 URC rebuild a proven All Blacks-calibre edge.

Connor Treacey will captain England U20s against Ireland as Andy Titterrell gives three players full debuts in the Junior World Championship opener.

Tyler Ardron and Lucas Rumball give Canada experience and domestic momentum as the Nations Cup opener against Spain comes into view.

Werner Kok’s one-year Newcastle move gives the Red Bulls proven wing cover as uncertainty continues around Fehi Fineanganofo’s arrival.

Munster have added Australian utility back Will Harrison on a one-year deal, giving Ian Costello another flexible playmaker for the URC campaign.