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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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Is Razor worried by All Blacks' depth?

The ESPN Scrum Reset team discuss Scott Robertson's approach to Sam Whitelock and his push for a change in All Blacks eligibility that could see Richie Mo'unga play.

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Robertson urges NZR to be open-minded about player eligibility

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson hopes NZ Rugby will be open to overseas players being eligible for selection.

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Should Rugby Australia back out of Joseph Suaali'i deal?

The ESPN Scrum Reset team discuss reports Joseph Suaali'i may want to back out of his switch to rugby at the end of 2024, and could it be a win-win?

3:53

Rugby

McReight, Hooper right call for Dunedin

Fraser McReight and Tom Hooper make the right back-row combination for Bledisloe II, Christy Doran tells the ESPN Scrum Reset podcast.

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Can Eddie persist with Tom Wright at fullback?

The ESPN Scrum Reset crew discuss Tom Wright's future as Wallabies fullback and whether Eddie Jones needs to consider a change for Bledisloe I.

2:39

Rugby

All Blacks on fire in statement win over Springboks

South Africa fought back in a closely-contested second half, but were powerless to resist an electric New Zealand performance spearheaded by Richie Mo'unga.

1:30

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Which Wallabies do South Africans rate?

The ESPN Scrum Reset team discuss the Wallabies players who South Africa will be mindful of, with insight from IOL Live's rugby editor John Goliath.

3:28

Rugby

Massive concerns at tighthead for Wallabies

Allan Alaalatoa's injury adds to the Wallabies' depth concerns at tighthead prop, with potential for big ramifications for their World Cup campaign.

1:08

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Do Tahs want Suaali'i now if he switches early? '100% we do'

Jason Gilmore and Max Jorgensen weigh in on the suggestions that Joseph Suaali'i could be released by the Roosters early.

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