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Dutch international Pleuni Kievit signs with the Waratahs for the 2026 Super Rugby Women’s season.

A huge step on the global stage for Dutch rugby, as Kievit joins an exciting Waratahs squad that could feature several uncapped talents next season.

👀 Players to watch for potential 2026 debuts:
Forwards: Grace Gillies, Taj Heald
Backs: Edie Burke, Paris Ingegneri, Pleuni Kievit, Makenzi Nelson, Lusiana Vesikula

Big opportunity. Big stage.

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🔥 EREKLASSE DAMES: TITLE RACE ON? 🔥

Waterland Dames are flying at the top of the table 💨
7 games. 7 wins. 33 points.

With just three rounds to go, the question is…
👀 can anyone stop them?

AAC Dames sit closest, but they’ll need something special.
Meanwhile, the battle for the rest of the table is heating up 🔥

📅 Key fixtures coming up:
• RUS D1 🆚 Waterland D1
• AAC D1 🆚 Delft D1
• BRC D1 🆚 DIOK D1

💬 Will Waterland go unbeaten all the way?
Or is there a late twist coming…

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The All Blacks have officially brought back Gilbert Enoka as part of Dave Rennie’s coaching/management team.

His role

* Leadership & Mental Performance Coach
* Focus on:
* Team culture
* Mental resilience under pressure
* Leadership development within the squad

HISTORY MADE 🇿🇦 🏆 - Lekka 👌

Their first EVER Hong Kong 7s title for the

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Colluding: A Call for Integrity and Transparency

The 2025/26 season risks being remembered not for rugby, but for growing concerns around fairness and integrity within the competition.

In recent weeks, there have been increasing discussions and actions behind the scenes that raise serious questions about how decisions are being influenced particularly regarding playoff positions in the Ereklasse.

Let’s be clear: investing in coaching, players, and performance is part of the game. That’s what drives competition forward. But when the focus shifts away from performance on the pitch to conversations off it, we need to take a step back and ask whether we are still upholding the values of rugby.

Rugby has always stood for respect, integrity, and accountability. If clubs, coaches, or stakeholders are engaging in efforts that undermine those principles whether through pressure, influence, or lack of transparency then the game as a whole suffers.

This is bigger than one club or one decision. It’s about protecting the credibility of Dutch rugby and ensuring that outcomes are decided where they should be: on the field.

There is a responsibility on all stakeholders including the union to ensure that decisions are made fairly, consistently, and transparently. That means proper due diligence, clear communication, and equal treatment for all clubs.

Clubs, players, and supporters deserve confidence in the system. Without that, the competition loses its meaning.

It’s time for openness, accountability, and a recommitment to the core values that make rugby what it is.