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'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...

Boks make switches for France with Libbok on bench

Former SA Under-20 flyhalf Manie Libbok has been included on the Springbok bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille as head coach Jacques Nienaber named a team showing five changes and...

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...

Hollie Davidson appointed referee for Rugby World Cup 2021 final

World Rugby today announced that Hollie Davidson (Scotland) has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup 2021 final, which sees hosts New Zealand face England at Eden Park on Saturday, 12 November.   Davidson,...

New tickets to be released for Rugby World Cup 2021 finals

Extraordinary demand for tickets to the Rugby World Cup 2021 finals at Eden Park this Saturday 12 November has prompted a review of stadium space and the release of new seats not previously available...

HIGHLIGHTS: France v Australia

Latest World Rankings: Argentina Climb, South Africa Fall

The World Rugby Rankings have been updated following the action in the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby World Cup qualifiers and other internationals.   The weekend's Autumn Nations Series action has...

Du Toit captains the SA A team against Munster, Du Preez twins late call ups

South Africa ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick has included 14 capped Springbok players in his match-day squad to face Munster at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday (kick-off 21h30 SA time),...

France call up 15 extra players ahead of Bok Test

France have called up 15 extra players ahead of their Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci.   Geraci was a late withdrawal from France’s 30-29...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week

Test rugby was back in full swing this weekend, with the best of the South taking on the best of the North.     A fascinating weekend of rugby kicked off with Scotland taking on...