‍📰 HEADLINES

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AROUND THE WORLD

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Leinster: New Zealand Back Jordie Barrett to Join Leinster Rugby (Leinster Rugby)

• Takeaway: Leinster signed 27-year-old New Zealand All Black center Jordie Barrett, who will join the club in December and stay through the end of the 2024/25 season.

• Super Rugby: Barrett, who also re-signed with the Hurricanes through 2028, will link back up with the Wellington-based club for the 2026 season.

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WORLD RUGBY

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Men's Rankings: Big Gains for Turkey in World Rugby Men's Rankings Powered by Capgemini (World Rugby)

• Takeaway: There was no movement in the Top 10, while Turkey won its first match since 2019 - and moved up to 88th place - after beating Serbia over the weekend.

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‍Women's Rankings: Spain Secure Seventh Straight Rugby Europe Women's Championship Title (World Rugby)

• Takeaway: There was no movement in the world rankings despite Ireland winning its first Six Nations match since 2022 and Spain winning the Rugby Europe Women's Championship.

• USA: The Women's Eagles remained in ninth place.

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🏉 QUICK HITS

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Champions Cup: Champions Cup Overhaul Planned after Damaging Defeat of Weakened Bulls (The Guardian)

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‍College Rugby: D1A Rankings Week 25 (Goff Rugby Report)

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‍College Rugby: Iowa State Holds off Sam Houston State to Make CRAA D1AA Final (Goff Rugby Report)

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‍Uruguay: Uruguay Confirm Blockbuster Three Match Tier 1 Home Series for July (Americas Rugby News)

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‍World Pacific Challenge: Japan XV in Pole Position in World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2024 after Incredible Win (World Rugby)