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Lawes to bring up century against Fiji at Twickenham

Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) will win his 100th cap as England captain on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s men take on Fiji at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 3.15pm) in the last of England’s...

Tonga omit Folau, pick uncapped Coleman for World Cup

Former Australia fullback Israel Folau missed out on Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad while former Wallabies teammate Adam Coleman was picked even though he's yet to play for Tonga. Tonga included five former...

Top 14 Round 1 Round-Up

Bayonne v Toulouse FT = Bayonne 26-7 ToulouseBayonne gave their sold-out crowd something to celebrate after dispatching last seasons Premiers, Toulouse, at home. Despite the visitors being without all...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Perpignan v Stade Francais

England make 6 changes to starting XV to face Ireland

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a match day 23 to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.   Manu Tuilagi returns to the midfield as one of six changes to the starting line up...

Romania name 33-man Rugby World Cup squad

Romanian national rugby team have named a 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France.    26-year old Cristi Chiricawill captain the team for the second time, with his...

Borthwick announces England team to face Wales at Twickenham

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm).   Owen Farrell (Saracens) returns to captain a team which has...

England announce 33-player squad for the RWC

Owen Farrell will captain England in his third Rugby World Cup with Ellis Genge and Courtney Lawes named as vice captains.   The squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs, totals over 1,400...

Match Day Programme: Scotland vs. France Summer Nations Series

Six Nations encounter that took place earlier this year betwen France and Scotland featured two red cards inside the first 12 minutes; only three red cards had been issued in the previous 99 meetings between...

Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons

Experienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal.   The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...