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NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

New Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996.     Ireland were...

Rory Kockott joins Castres coaching staff

Rory Kockott will join the Castres coaching staff next season as defence coach in place of Joe Worsley.     After 11 seasons at the club and two titles in France, the scrum-half, French international,...

JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

Japan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973.   The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...

South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege

South Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks.       World Rugby have published...

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The weekend's test team lineups

Here are the test teamsheets for this weekend.   JAPAN V FRANCE       View this post on Instagram       A post shared by Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) NEW...

Eddie Jones has respect of England players but must start delivering results, says Gregan

England endured another poor Six Nations campaign, but George Gregan believes under-fire Eddie Jones has the backing of his squad.       Eddie Jones has the respect of England's...

Deon Fourie extends stay with DHL Stormers

Flank Deon Fourie, who reached 100 DHL Stormers caps in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final, has signed a two-year contract extension. Fourie has been a stand-out performer...

Farrell 'very unhappy' to lose England captaincy to Lawes, says Jones

Owen Farrell is "very unhappy" to have been replaced as England captain by Courtney Lawes for Saturday's series opener against Australia, head coach Eddie Jones confirmed.   Lawes stepped into the...

Wales name team for first Test match against South Africa

Wales Head coach Wayne Pivac has named his team to play South Africa at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria this weekend (KO 4.05pm BST).     Tommy Reffell will win his first senior Wales cap having...