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Stats and facts: France v South Africa

With less than 10 months to go to the Rugby World Cup hosts France welcome holders South Africa to Marseille on Saturday.   Here's a look a few stats and facts ahead of their...

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

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...

Faf de Klerk ready for French test | Springbok Press Conference

SOUTH AFRICA A: Press conference: Assistant coach Bafana Nhleko & captain Thomas du Toit

Rugby Europe Super Cup 2022 semi-finals confirmed

The kick off times and venues have been confirmed for the semi-finals of the Rugby Europe Super Cup, which is now in its second edition and the first club competition for the emerging rugby unions in Europe.   After...

Azzurri look to carry good form into Wallaby Test

The Italians will be on the hunt for a maiden victory over the Wallabies when they host the latter in Florence on Saturday.   The Azzurri put on an admirable performance last weekend to despatch...

France vs SA: Boks face ultimate test in Marseille

It is a contest that has been in the minds French and South African rugby fans for many months already and is set to finally materialise at Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday evening.   The...

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...

Alaalatoa to become 85th Wallaby Test captain as Aussie team announced

Allan Alaalatoa will become the 85th Wallabies captain when he leads the side out against Italy in Florence on Saturday afternoon (local time).The Brumbies leader will skipper his country for the...