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All Blacks make sweeping changes for Wales test, Will Jordan ruled out

The All Blacks team to play Wales at Principality Stadium has been unveiled by selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan.       After providing opportunities to build depth and...

Rennie rings the changes to Wallabies for French clash

Wallaby coach Dave Rennie has rung the changes to his team to take on the French this weekend.   Last week, Australia enjoyed the narrowest of victories over Scotland at Edinburgh and Rennie has...

Dupont and Ntamack return in strong France team to face Australia

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack return to the France starting XV that will face Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday (kick-off 20:00 UK).   The Toulouse halfback pairing were rested during...

Claudia MacDonald returns to the left wing for England's Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final

Claudia MacDonald returns to the left wing for England's Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final with Canada at Eden Park on 5 November.   England coach Simon Middleton has named his team for the Rugby...

Renee Holmes will start at full-back for New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final

Renee Holmes will start at full-back for New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final with France at Eden Park on 5 November.   New Zealand director of rugby Wayne Smith has named his team...

Will Skelton reacts to Wallabies call up | Australia Press Conference

The last time Les Bleus battled the Wallabies

Australia overcame a controversial fourth-minute red card for Marika Koroibete as they beat France 33-30 in a thrilling contest to take the Test series 2-1.   Les Blues claimed their first...

On This Day in 2019: South Africa dominate England to win the World Cup

Three years ago today, South Africa claimed their third Rugby World Cup title defeating England 32-12 in the final.       Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they...

Jamie Joseph names Japan squad for England and France tests

Japan Head Coach Jamie Joseph has announced the 40-member Squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series.     The squad left Japan on Wednesday and will face the likes of England and France...

All Blacks and Wallabies plan to field a combined team against the British and Irish Lions in 2025

The All Blacks and Wallabies have opened talks about fielding a combined XV to tackle the British and Irish Lions in 2025.   The Southern Hemisphere heavyweights plan to join forces for the first...