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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...

Spain lose appeal against disqualification from 2023 Rugby World Cup

Spain's appeal over their disqualification from the 2023 Rugby World Cup has been dismissed, with Romania taking their place in next year's tournament.     Los Leones booked a place in the...

World Rugby upholds Spain's disqualification, Romania qualify

World Rugby have confirmed that Spain's appeal against their disqualification from next year's Rugby World Cup has been dismissed.   Spain were found guilty of fielding an ineligible...