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View ArticleKiwi-born Shields ready to 'earn respect' after pledging allegiance to England
Eddie Jones this week named Brad Shields in his squad for the Test series against South Africa next month.
View ArticleYoung Wasps star ruled out for up to a year after receiving first England...
Jack Willis sustained significant multi-ligament knee damage during Saturday’s defeat to Saracens.
View Article'We all know where our nipples are': All Blacks coach Hansen welcomes tackle...
World Rugby’s proposed new law to protect players in the tackle has been endorsed by the All Blacks head coach.
View ArticleErasmus: Pressure on the Springboks already after late Wales defeat
South Africa face England in a three-Test series, and Erasmus knows huge improvements will need to be made.
View ArticleSpringboks hit with double injury blow before England series
Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn have both been ruled out.
View ArticleKiwi forward Shields in line for England debut against South Africa
The 27-year-old has been named on the bench by Eddie Jones, with Joe Launchbury missing out through injury.
View ArticleSecond-half surge sees Japan beat Italy
An excellent second half helped Japan beat Italy in Oita, the Brave Blossoms taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
View ArticleOutstanding Hooper 'stoked' as Wallabies wreak havoc at the breakdown
The Australia captain played a key role in disrupting Irish ball alongside David Pocock.
View ArticleQuiz: How much do you know about the 2018 World Cup?
The much-anticipated competition in Russia gets underway on Thursday.
View ArticleTadhg Beirne bringing 'good energy' as he gets set for Ireland debut
The 26-year-old will be covering the second row and blindside flank on Saturday against the Wallabies.
View Article'If we do the same thing, we French get punished': Grosso on double skull...
The winger was shocked that the referee did not take action against the All Black players who fractured his skull in the first Test.
View ArticleEngland still have belief despite bruising South Africa defeat, says captain...
England continue to believe in themselves ahead of their second Test against South Africa, according to their skipper.
View ArticleAll Blacks coach Hansen suggests rugby report system after Fall red card
Referee Angus Gardner sent the French fullback off in a decision which overshadowed this morning’s second Test.
View ArticleFall's red card rescinded after World Rugby acknowledges 'wrong' decision
“Unlike the referee, we had the benefit of all the video footage, which showed various angles of the incident.”
View ArticleStruggling England under scrutiny but Eddie Jones is 'absolutely loving it'
The England head coach is under pressure after a dire run of results, but he sees success on the horizon.
View ArticleAll Blacks ring the changes as France drop Bastareaud for series finale
After naming the same side for the first two Tests, Steve Hansen has shuffled his deck for Dunedin.
View ArticleScotland make 8 changes for Pumas Test after defeat to USA
Captain Stuart McInally heads up the tourists as they meet an Argentina side sore after losing to Wales.
View ArticleFrance hard done by? I can squeal about that too, says All Blacks boss
Steve Hansen says it’s “pointless” to complain about refereeing decisions ahead of this weekend’s final Test.
View ArticleScotland run riot in Argentina to end tour with record-breaking win
Daniel Hourcade’s final game in charge of Argentina ended in heavy defeat.
View ArticleJones: England back on road to being world's best
After ending his worst stretch as coach, Jones believes England are back on track to challenge at the World Cup.
View ArticleFolau handed one-match ban for aerial challenge on Ireland captain O'Mahony
The Wallabies fullback faced a disciplinary hearing with World Rugby and is now set to miss the Waratahs’ Super Rugby clash against the Rebels.
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View ArticleQuiz: How well do you remember the 2018 World Cup?
Almost a week has passed since the tournament ended.
View ArticleBeale backs Hodge to fill Wallabies' centre gap for All Blacks clash
Samu Kerevi, who played 13 through the June series with Ireland, will miss out through injury.
View ArticleEngland cricketer Ben Stokes found not guilty of affray after brawl outside...
He has rejoined the squad.
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View ArticleAll Blacks thump Wallabies during breathless Rugby Championship opener in Sydney
New Zealand turned on the style in the second half after Australia had defended superbly to lead at the break.
View Article'It's really disappointing, isn't it?': Cheika and Hooper frustrated by...
The All Blacks pulled clear to record a 38-13 win in Sydney this morning.
View Article'There's no one hurting more than me when I walk down the tunnel and see my...
Michael Cheika is building up to another crack at the All Blacks.
View ArticleCheika rubbishes Hansen's claim of disrespect to 100-cap Whitelock
“To say that we lack respect is a little bit of a stretch from Steve Hansen.”
View ArticleHooper retains full belief in Cheika's Wallabies despite All Blacks drubbing
All Blacks captain Kieran Read insisted this morning’s 40-12 win did not come easily.
View ArticleDefiant Cheika unimpressed when questioned over Wallabies future
‘If you are naive enough to think that I’m worried about myself here, then you don’t know me at all.’
View ArticleMo'unga in for Barrett as All Blacks make seven changes for Argentina
A much-changed New Zealand line-up will take on Argentina in Nelson on Saturday.
View Article'Now is the time to walk away' - England prop Joe Marler retires from...
The Harlequins forward said it was “a very difficult decision” to end his England career at the age of 28.
View Article'The anxiety I would get would manifest itself' - Joe Marler reaffirms he...
Marler said that comments he recently made about looking for an “easy way out” of England duty were taken out of context.
View ArticleNCT contract worth €650 million up for grabs for ten years to 2030
Applus, the company which currently operates the test, made €6.5 million in profit last year, down 20% from 2016.
View ArticleEngland forward Hughes given six-week ban for punch
England will be without Nathan Hughes for three of their November internationals after he was banned for six weeks.
View ArticleQuigley emerges victorious after serious scrap with veteran Hernandez
Jason Quigley was pushed to the edge of his collar by 39-year-old Freddy Hernandez.
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