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Italy name match-day 23 to face Ireland

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face Ireland this weekend at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.   The team sees two new rookies in the starting line-up, with Paolo Odogwu...

Fiji name match-day 23 to face Japan

Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui continues to test combinations and rotate players as he again names a powerful squad for the test match against Japan on Saturday.   Eroni Mawi and Luke...

Luke Jacobson set to return for the All Blacks

Back in All Blacks action after nearly two years, loose forward Luke Jacobson is looking forward to the prospect of game time against Australia in their Bledisloe Cup game in Dunedin on Saturday afternoon. Injury...

Finn Russell keen to make a mark against France

After missing out on last weekend’s 25-13 win over Italy, Finn Russell is looking to make his return against France on Saturday at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.   The Bath fly-half...

The heartbreaking moment that stunned Springboks at Rugby World Cup | RWC 2023 Official Podcast

Tendai Mtawarira, Ugo Monye and George Gregan are at the centre of the first episode of the Official Rugby World Cup 2023 podcast.   The trio join host Gethin Jones to discuss their individual World...

All Blacks and Fiji climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings

New Zealand successfully retained the Rugby Championship title, and with it the Bledisloe Cup for at least another year, following a comprehensive 38-7 victory over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday. It...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Japan v Tonga

Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!

The match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...

Sebastian Negri signs new Benetton deal

Benetton have confirmed the contract extension of Italian back row Sebastian Negri, who will be playing his rugby in Treviso until at least June 30, 2028. Over the past years, Negri has established himself...

Japan's Michael Leitch Handed 3 Match Ban

Japan Number 8, Michael Leitch, appeared before an independent judicial committee on Wednesday, 26 July, having received a red card for an offence contrary to Law 9.11 (a player must not do anything that...