GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP

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Wallabies set to be without star James O'Connor for Bledisloe blockbuster

Australia flyhalf James O'Connor is expected to link up with new club Leicester Tigers in the coming weeks, forcing him out of action for the Wallabies.

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Red Bull takes over Newcastle Falcons, rebrands as Red Bulls

Newcastle Rugby Ltd have confirmed that Red Bull has taken full ownership of the Newcastle Falcons, with the English Premiership club set to become the Newcastle Red Bulls.

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Stormers bring in big gun Ruan Ackermann after Gloucester exit

The Stormers have further bolstered their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season with the big-name signing of Ruan Ackermann as the flanker returns to South Africa after his eight-year stint with English Premiership side Gloucester.

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Inaugural Rugby Club World Cup to kickoff in 2028

European Professional Club Rugby chairman Dominic McKay revealed that the first edition of the Club World Cup will launch in 2028.

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Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba signs for Exeter Chiefs

Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba is moving to Sandy Park to join the Exeter Chiefs for the 2025/26 Premiership season.

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Saracens defy injuries to down Sale and win English Premiership title

Saracens defied a spirited Sale, mini injury crisis and climate activists to clinch the Gallagher Premiership title for a sixth time at Twickenham.