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Ireland Make Four Changes For Showdown With New Zealand

There are four changes to the Ireland team to play New Zealand in Saturday's GUINNESS Series clash at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 7pm). Rob Kearney, Garry Ringrose, Devin Toner and Dan Leavy all returning...

Eleven Changes to the England's starting XV to face Japan

England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Japan in their third November International.        There are 11 changes to the starting XV which...

The Breakdown | It was tough on Sam Underhill, but England try was rightly disallowed

Courtney Lawes took a gamble and lost when he charged down TJ Perenara’s kick against the All Blacks. The referee was correctSam Underhill may be one of England’s youngest, least experienced players...

Young fan's trip to watch the All Blacks gives us a fascinating insight into the growth of Japanese rugby

A third string New Zealand side beat next year's World Cup hosts Japan 69-31 last weekend, but for one family, the match was more than just seeing their country take on the number one side in the world.

Sinckler welcomes Eddie Jones' call to 'smash' Japan

England front rower Kyle Sinckler has welcomed Eddie Jones' demand to "smash" Japan as "music to my ears".          Jones issued the warning as England go into their...

Sam Underhill: "I want to make that my benchmark."

Bath and England flanker Sam Underhill speaks following his superb performance against New Zealand, which saw him top the tackle and carry stats, as well as cross the whitewash in sensational fashion.         He...

Tuilagi could make England return against Australia

England's defence coach John Mitchell believes centre Manu Tuilagi has a chance to play against Australia later this month.           Manu Tuilagi may feature for England...

Thursday Morning Round Up

All Blacks side to face Ireland   Ryan Crotty comes in for the injured Sonny Bill Williams, with Anton Lienert-Brown coming into the run on reserves in the 23 jersey.     All...

Blues Coaching Announcement

I’m proud of Bundee Aki’s progress, says Tana Umaga

There is nothing unusual about the situation in which Bundee Aki will find himself on Saturday as he lines up for Ireland against New Zealand, the country of his birth.