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Australia is putting faith in 27-year-old Declan Meredith for Saturday's crucial Bledisloe Cup Test, marking just his fourth start at fly half. The rookie will lead the charge at Sydney's Stadium Australia in a historic quadruple header event.
A 19-year-old rugby player scored the winning try on his home debut as Edinburgh defeated South African powerhouse Stormers. The gritty victory marks Edinburgh's perfect 2-0 start to the season, fueled by a squad where 11 players are under 23.
Wales women's rugby team delivered their best performance in years, stunning South Africa 50-19 with eight tries under Cardiff's Friday night lights. After years of losses and criticism, the team showed they've found their winning formula.
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South Africa's women's rugby team proved they belong on the world stage, dominating scrums and scoring four tries against six-time World Champions New Zealand in a historic first meeting. The 52-20 loss tells only part of the story of a team rising fast.
In a dazzling display of attacking rugby, Northampton Saints scored 14 tries to defeat Bristol Bears 94-33, setting a new record for the highest-scoring match in English top-flight rugby history. The spectacular performance saw winger George Hendy cross the line four times in a night that will be remembered for decades.
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody, diagnosed with MND last September, is leading a seven-day, 500-mile cycling challenge with his 2003 World Cup-winning teammates to raise funds for motor neurone disease research. The ride ends at Twickenham's final match in June, channeling the same fighting spirit that once defined his playing career into finding a cure.
Archie McParland's dramatic try with just two minutes left sealed Northampton Saints' sixth straight victory and extended their lead at the top of the Premiership. The Saints came from behind to beat Saracens 21-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a thrilling finish.
Exeter Chiefs delivered a commanding performance at Newcastle, scoring six tries to claim a crucial victory that propels them into playoff contention. The Devon side's 38-14 triumph marks their second straight win and opens an eight-point gap over fifth place.
Former NRL standout Zac Lomax is starting over as a rugby union "novice" with his sights set on representing Australia at the 2027 home World Cup. Despite leaving the sport at his peak, the 26-year-old says he has zero regrets about testing himself in a completely new arena.
Top rugby league player Angus Crichton is leaving the NRL's Sydney Roosters to pursue his lifelong dream of playing rugby union for Australia's Wallabies. The Kangaroos star signed a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs, targeting the next Rugby World Cup.