Japan

The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time

For the ninth time in their histories, the Scots and Fiji will lock horns, this time at Murrayfield.   Fiji will have braced themselves for a backlash from Scotland after the latter came agonisingly...

Stats and facts: England v Argentina

    1. In their most recent meeting, England beat the Pumas 39-10 during a World Cup pool match in Japan. 2. England and Argentina have played each other on 24 occasions since...

Stats and facts: Ireland v South Africa

The Irish Rugby team return to competitve action for the first time since their historic win over New Zealand in the summer.   Here are stats and facts ahead of their clash with world champions,...

Changed Wallaby squad gear up for battle with les Bleus

After the narrowest of victories over Scotland last weekend, the Wallabies will face an altogether different challenge on Saturday when they square off against the mighty Les Bleus at Stade de France.   Through...

All Blacks move on to Cardiff to face the passionate Welsh

The All Blacks will be looking to kick off this last leg of what has been a difficult season by throwing down a significant marker to all opposition when they face Wales at the Principality Stadium in...

All Blacks make sweeping changes for Wales test, Will Jordan ruled out

The All Blacks team to play Wales at Principality Stadium has been unveiled by selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan.       After providing opportunities to build depth and...

Dupont and Ntamack return in strong France team to face Australia

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack return to the France starting XV that will face Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday (kick-off 20:00 UK).   The Toulouse halfback pairing were rested during...

Craig Casey captains Ireland A against All Blacks XV

The Ireland coaching group have named the Ireland ‘A’ Match Day Squad that will take on the All Blacks XV at The RDS on Friday evening (Kick-off 7.45pm, live on Virgin Media in Republic of...

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Whitelock takes over as All Blacks captain for tour of Europe

Vastly experienced lock Sam Whitelock will lead New Zealand out when they face Wales, Scotland and England.     Sam Whitelock has taken over as New Zealand captain for the tour of Europe after...