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Inside the maverick mind of Springboks' innovator Rassie Erasmus
South Africa coaching guru Rassie Erasmus is renowned for innovation and re-imagining rugby to keep his Springboks ahead of the chasing pack. But with every Erasmus innovation, there's always this tantalising dab of risk.
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Autumn internationals Week 3: Rugby team news, how to watch
This weekend's action in the autumn internationals sees huge games for the struggling England, who face world champion South Africa, and Wales, who host Australia. Meanwhile in Paris, France host New Zealand in another hotly anticipated clash.
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REACTING TO THE WEEKEND
Autumn internationals overreactions: Should Ireland ditch old guard? Will Suaalii save Australian rugby?
Australia edged England, and Ireland were dealt a body blow by New Zealand. Week 2 saw the southern hemisphere leave their mark on their European counterparts.
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Suaalii's Wallabies debut: Superb, but not man of the match
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England's Tommy Freeman backs under-fire Steve Borthwick
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Rugby
England vs. SA: Erasmus calls hosts 'desperate'
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has labelled England "desperate" ahead of Saturday's clash at Allianz Stadium Twickenham.
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International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues
The end-of-year autumn internationals see north take on south in the traditional matches, while the Six Nations returns in January. Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures.
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Rugby
RFU confirm 17 men's players on 'hybrid' contracts
The Rugby Football Union has finally announced the 17 players who have been awarded enhanced Elite Player Squad (EPS) contracts, which will provide a guaranteed annual payment in place of game-by-game match fees.
Rugby
Scrum-half Davies ends Wales career with 77 caps
Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies announced his retirement from international rugby on Thursday, bringing down the curtain on the 34-year-old's decade-long career with his country.
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Borthwick defends environment after departures
Steve Borthwick has defended the England environment after two of his coaches handed in their resignations over the summer, and confirmed he is eager to add Saracens general manager Phil Morrow to his backroom staff.
News
Jeffrey 'bitter, betrayed' as World Rugby bid ends
Scotland legend John Jeffrey has said he feels "hurt, bitter and betrayed" after failing to secure the support of his own union, thus ending his bid to become World Rugby chairman.
Rugby
England's Slade has surgery, out for 3-4 months
England centre Henry Slade will be out for three to four months after having shoulder surgery, Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter said on Friday.
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Scotland's Hogg 'resets' in rehab following arrest
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg said spending time at a rehabilitation centre has helped him "reset" after he was arrested and charged following an incident in his hometown of Hawick last month.
Six Nations
England put 88 past Ireland in Women's Six Nations
England kept their quest for a sixth consecutive Six Nations title alive in ruthless fashion on Saturday as they scored 14 tries in an 88-10 bonus point win over Ireland in front of 48,778 fans at Twickenham.
Six Nations
Georgia lay down gauntlet to 6N spoon side Wales
Georgia, winners of the Rugby Europe Championship, have publicly challenged Six Nations wooden spoon side Wales to a test match as they push for inclusion in the Northern Hemisphere's top-tier competition.
Six Nations
Sources: Billy Vunipola set to join Montpellier
England No. 8 Billy Vunipola is set to sign a two-year deal with French Top 14 side Montpellier which will likely bring an end to his 11 year international career, sources have told ESPN.
Six Nations
England's Care unsure of international future
England scrum-half Danny Care will assess his international future over the coming days but has not yet called time on his Test career.
Rugby
Six Nations review: England show ambition as Ireland triumph
The Six Nations title finished up in Dublin where most predicted it would, but the thrilling journey it took to get there shows rugby is set for one hell of a ride before the 2027 World Cup.
Six Nations
Borthwick: England have taken step forward
Steve Borthwick said England have taken a step forward in this Six Nations and the weight of the shirt is getting a little lighter on the players after they finished their campaign with a narrow 33-31 defeat to France in Lyon.
Six Nations
What a difference a week makes: England devastated after narrow France loss
England's wait for a first win on French soil since 2016 goes on after a dramatic 33-31 defeat to Les Bleus in Lyon rounds out this year's Six Nations
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Russell: Scotland need to get mentally stronger
Scotland must get mentally stronger to turn intermittently brilliant form into more wins, captain Finn Russell said after his team ended their Six Nations campaign with more defeats than victories following Saturday's 17-13 loss to Ireland.
Six Nations
Ireland capt O'Mahony talks potential retirement
Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony said that if Saturday's Six Nations clinching 17-13 win over Scotland proves to be his last game for his country, it will not be a bad way to go out.
Six Nations
Wales reject Warren Gatland resignation offer
Wales have rejected coach Warren Gatland's offer to resign after they finished bottom of the Six Nations standings for the first time in 21 years following a 24-21 defeat to Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.
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End of an era? Tuilagi can bid farewell as England icon
For so long, Manu Tuilagi has had to wear the hats of either England match-winner or, if injured, a symbol of this country's failure to produce players of his position.
Six Nations
Six Nations finale: Can Ireland finish the job on 'Super Saturday' in Dublin?
Chances are the Six Nations title will end up this weekend where we all predicted it would at the start of the Championship: in Dublin. But few would have predicted the journey this tournament has taken.
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Manu Tuilagi in squad, Daly starts for England
Veteran centre Manu Tuilagi has been named on the bench for England ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with France in Lyon, in what could be his final game for his country.
Six Nations
Wales veteran North retires from internationals
Wales and British & Irish Lions back George North will retire from international rugby after Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy in Cardiff.
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