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Sources: Rugby Club World Cup set for 2028 start
Plans for a rugby Club World Cup where the best northern and southern hemisphere club sides will compete against each other are in the offing, sources have told ESPN, with the tournament set to launch in 2028.
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Champion Chiefs bring on rugby star Rees-Zammit
The Chiefs have signed European rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit.
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Friday Five: Foster bemoans 'unacceptable' RWC Final length
It's been another busy week across the rugby world, with Ian Foster, in particular, right in the spotlight.
Rugby
Wales rugby great Owens retires after 18 years
Wales rugby great Ken Owens announced his retirement from the sport on Wednesday, ending an 18-year professional career.
Rugby
Beast: USA rugby could emulate Japan's success
Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira, the World Cup-winning former South Africa prop, has backed the USA's potential as a rugby nation, but said they will need a structural overhaul before they can match emerging superpower Japan.
Rugby
Finn Russell suffers 'significant' injury with Bath
Scotland and Bath Rugby are sweating on the fitness of fly-half Finn Russell as he recovers from a "significant groin injury."
Rugby
Women's Lions Tour unions get £3m injection
British insurance firm Royal London has given the rugby unions of England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland £3 million ($3.7 million) to invest in female coaches and players ahead of the British and Irish Lions women's inaugural tour.
Rugby
Wallabies to play afternoon Tests in Rugby Champ
It's back to the future for Australian rugby this season, with the Wallabies confirmed to play two afternoon fixtures during the Rugby Championship later this year.
Rugby
All Black Jordie Barrett to join Leinster in Dec.
New Zealand rugby star Jordie Barrett is set to play for Irish club Leinster for six months from December 2024.
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