Northampton snap losing streak with edgy win over Exeter
Harry Mallinder held his nerve to steal victory in the dying minutes against Exeter, Northampton's first home win of the Aviva Premiership season.
O'Mahony returns for Munster after year out
Peter O'Mahony has handed Ireland a big autumn internationals boost by finally recovering from his year-long knee ligament injury.
Van Velze takes break due to concussion
Worcester Warriors captain GJ Van Velze is taking an extended break from the game as he recovers from concussion.
Cheika wants to win the 'Aussie way'
Coach Michael Cheika will resist the temptation to tinker with the Wallabies playing style and says he wants them to score an historic win at Loftus Versfeld by playing the 'Australian way'.
Wallabies No.8 jersey is mine - McMahon
Sean McMahon is planning on capitalising on David Pocock's absence and use this weekend's Rugby Championship clash with South Africa to stake his claim for the No.8 jersey long-term.
The man who never threw a rubbish pass
Huw Richards pays tribute to Scotland's Gary Armstrong as he turns 50 on Friday -- the man crowned Scotland's greatest every player.
Nowell returns from injury for Exeter
England's Jack Nowell is set to play his first rugby of the season after being named on Exeter's bench for Friday's match at Northampton Saints while George Kruis returns for Saracens.
Springboks change three for Wallabies
The Springboks have made three changes ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies in Pretoria.
Preview: South Africa vs Australia
The Springboks are enduring one of their toughest periods in recent memory, yet the strength of their record in Pretoria suggests the Wallabies will be doing well do to make it three wins on the trot.
Premiership coaches question RFU succession policy
Aviva Premiership coaches have questioned the logic behind the Rugby Football Union encouraging prospective England coach candidates to seek overseas experience.
Saracens unsure when Farrell will return
Back injuries are plaguing two of England's key players with Saracens unsure when Owen Farrell will return while Northampton are confident Dylan Hartley will be back within the fortnight.
Perenara starts as All Blacks opt for rotation
The All Blacks have delivered on their promise to rotate players on the road, making four changes to their starting side to face Argentina in Buenos Aires.
McMahon replaces injured Pocock
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says Sean McMahon is the clear long-term "frontrunner" to replace David Pocock after winning selection for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against South Africa.
Alex Lozowski dreaming of England call up
Saracens fly-half Alex Lozowski is keeping his international options open with both England and Italy on his radar.
Wood: Saints expect Champions Cup win.
Northampton's Tom Wood, Wasps' Joe Launchbury and Harlequins' Danny Care look ahead to the kick-off of the European Champions Cup.
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Italy withdraw from race to host 2023 RWC
Italy have withdrawn from the race to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Wallabies winger Hodge has AFL-quality boot
Wallabies skills coach Mick Byrne has hailed Reece Hodge as one of the best kicks he's ever seen as the Test newcomer prepares to unleash his booming boot at high altitude.
Preview: Pumas vs. All Blacks.
Sam Bruce joins Stephanie Brantz to preview Argentina's clash with New Zealand, where the All Blacks will be looking to move a game closer to the magical mark of 18 consecutive Test victories.
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Preview: Springboks vs. Wallabies.
Sam Bruce joins Stephanie Brantz to South Africa's clash with Australia at Pretoria's Loftus Versfeld, a venue where the Wallabies have never tasted victory.
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England open to fresh Eddie Jones deal
England could be open to the possibility of Eddie Jones staying beyond the 2019 World Cup and are willing to look overseas once again if the Australian does step down.
Montpellier sign Scotland head coach Cotter
Vern Cotter, who coached Clermont Auvergne to the 2010 Top 14 title, will return to France with Montpellier next season.
Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons resigns
Alan Solomons has quit as head coach of Edinburgh after the Scottish club lost three of their opening four Guinness PRO12 games.
Concussion forces Ireland prop White to retire
Ireland international prop Nathan White is to retire from rugby on medical advice following a concussion injury.
World Cup winner Hill joins England backroom staff
Richard Hill, who won 71 caps for England and made five Test appearances for the British and Irish Lions, has been named the new England team manager.
England battle growing injury list
England's injury list has grown after a bruising weekend of Aviva Premiership rugby with 11 players now on the sidelines.
Carter: Racing 92 move a nice escape.
Dan Carter explains why he's loving his time at Parisian club Racing 92.
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O'Connell steps into Ferguson's Ryder Cup shoes
Europe's Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke says that Paul O'Connell will be an inspiration for his team in Minnesota.
Dowd: Mitre 10 laws pave way for rucking return
The experimental laws introduced into the Mitre 10 Cup have been somewhat of a mixed, bag but one promising development has been a nod to the old art of rucking -- Craig Dowd writes.
Who will be England's new openside?
With injury ruling Jack Clifford and James Haskell out of the autumn series, we assess the contenders for England's openside berth.
The British & Irish Lions Team of the Week
Based on last weekend's form across the Aviva Premiership, Guinness PRO12 and Top 14, here's our composite British & Irish Lions team of the week.
Ford: 'Toulon is the greatest club in Europe'
Former Bath boss Mike Ford has been appointed backs coach at French side Toulon.
Boudjellal contemplates selling Toulon
Mourad Boudjellal is contemplating selling his club Toulon saying he wants "to live another life".
Manu Tuilagi faces groin injury lay-off
Manu Tuilagi is set to miss England's autumn Tests after Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill revealed he will be out for another "six to eight weeks" with a groin problem.
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