{
  "id": 4948012,
  "title": "Bledisloe Cup quadruple-header announced as sevens added to ticket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/bledisloe-cup-quadruple-header-announced-as-sevens-added-to-ticket",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T22:05:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/bledisloe-cup-quadruple-header-announced-as-sevens-added/107105492"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rugby sevens matches have been added to a Wallabies-Wallaroos double-header in Sydney, creating an unprecedented Bledisloe Cup quadruple-header. Rugby Australia has announced women's and men's sevens teams will compete alongside the Wallabies and Wallaroos on October 18 at Stadium Australia. The day will feature Australia's world champion sevens women facing New Zealand and the men's team battling two-time Olympic gold medallists Fiji. This historic event will see all four Australian teams in action on the same day, showcasing the best of rugby across both XV and sevens formats. Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh expressed excitement about the extraordinary occasion, praising the support from New Zealand Rugby, Fiji Rugby Union, and Scottish Rugby.",
  "summary": "Australia's sevens teams will share the stage in a scheduling first with the Wallabies and Wallaroos to create a Bledisloe Cup quadruple-header in Sydney.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bledisloe Cup quadruple-header announced with sevens added",
    "Women's and men's sevens teams compete with Wallabies and Wallaroos",
    "Event includes Australia's world champion sevens women vs NZ"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Bledisloe Cup quadruple-header announced as sevens added to ticket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/bledisloe-cup-quadruple-header-announced-as-sevens-added-to-ticket-4948274",
        "published": "2026-09-01T22:05:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}