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World Rankings Permutations: Major shake up on the cards

World Rugby has published the world ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Dubai internationals this weekend.   There is a major potential shake-up on...

Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji

The Ireland coaching group have named Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Series on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 1pm, live on...

Brave Blossom team to take on England this weekend in Twickenham

Japan have named their side to take on England at Twickenham this weekend.     It will be the first time the two nations have faced each other since 2018 where England were 35-15 winners.      

David Ribbans to make England debut vs Japan

Eddie Jones has named his 23-player team for England’s match against Japan at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday [12 November, 3.15pm KO].    David Ribbans will make his England debut after...

Eddie Jones Issues A Squad Update Ahead Of Japan Test

Eddie Jones has retained a 25-player squad for England’s Autumn Nations Series match against Japan this weekend.England take on the Brave Blossoms at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 12 November FULL...

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Walt Steenkamp leaves Bulls

After two years, 57 appearances from a possible 87, with more than 3 708 minutes played in blue - Walt Steenkamp bids a fond farewell to the Bulls family.     The towering 27-year-old...

'It's entirely my fault' – Jones admits England were distracted against Argentina

England were beaten 30-29 by Argentina on Sunday, less than a year out from the sides meeting at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.     Eddie Jones believes England's loss to Argentina was partly down...

Brett Hodgson to join England coaching staff

  England have appointed Brett Hodgson as defence coach to start after the Autumn Nation Series. Anthony Seibold will leave at the end of the series to join NRL side Manly Warringah...

Jamie George returns as England prepare for Japan

Eddie Jones has named a 36-player squad for England’s Autumn Nations Series match against Japan this weekend.       England will take on the Brave Blossoms at Twickenham Stadium...