Today's rugby news as new 'Club World Cup' agreed in seismic move and Nigel Owens says Wayne Barnes got it wrong
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Thursday, July 21.
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All Blacks won't sack coach Foster before Springbok Tests - report
Under-fire All Blacks coach Ian Foster looks likely to keep his job ahead of their Rugby Championship tour to South Africa.
Lock Arnold back for injury-hit Wallabies' Argentina tour
Towering lock Rory Arnold and uncapped back Jock Campbell were notable call-ups on Thursday to an injury-hit Australia squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina, who are coached by former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika.
'Wife thinks I'm an idiot': ex-All Black Spencer returns to boxing ring
Former All Blacks star Carlos Spencer will return to the boxing ring on Thursday, but admitted it was a hard fight to convince his wife about his latest charity bout.
Wakefield Trinity close in on Hull FC fullback in boost to survival hopes
Wakefield Trinity are in the driving seat to land Jamie Shaul for the remainder of the season. Rugby League Live understands the Super League strugglers are the club currently in the box seat for the fullback with the West Yorkshire club closing in on a deal that will see the Hull FC man arrive for the remainder of the season.
Leigh Centurions line up Warrington Wolves' England international prop for 2023
Leigh Centurions' recruitment plans for 2023 have seen them turn to Warrington Wolves forward Rob Mulhern. Rugby League Live understands the Centurions are very keen on the prop, who will leave the Wire at the end of the season.
On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton retires from professional rugby
Former Wales captain and two-time British and Irish Lions skipper Sam Warburton has retired from professional rugby at the age of 29.
Cornwall player receives huge ban for homophobic comment
Cornwall hooker Luke Collins will play no further part in 2022 after receiving an eight-match ban for admitting using homophobic language.