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On this day: England lose to Boks in World Cup final

On this day in 2007, South Africa beat England 15-6 in the World Cup final in Paris to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy for the second time.

Sam Whitelock to lead All Blacks in end-of-year Tests

All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree has revealed that Sam Whitelock will be leading the team when they face the USA on Saturday.

One-week suspensions for Wasps coaching duo

Wasps assistant coaches Scott Barrow and Pete Atkinson have received one-week suspensions after being found guilty on a misconduct charge.

Jerry Flannery sings Alex Dombrandt’s praises

Harlequins assistant coach Jerry Flannery has praised Alex Dombrandt and described him as “probably the most skilful forward” he's coached.

Ex-players make up Samoa coaching team to face Barbarians

Samoa will be coached by several former stars in their Killik Cup clash with the Barbarians which takes place at Twickenham on November 27.

England suffer double setback as Lions duo ruled out

England have suffered a double blow after hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie and wing Anthony Watson were ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series.

Salmaan Moerat named in South Africa squad for tour

Stormers second-row Salmaan Moerat has been named in South Africa's squad for their internationals against Wales, Scotland and England.

Wasps coaching duo charged after Exeter clash

Wasps coaches Scott Barrow and Pete Atkinson have been charged by the RFU after a clash with Exeter Chiefs players in a Premiership game.

Springbok legend Morne Steyn retires from Test duty

South Africa stalwart Morne Steyn has retired from international rugby at the age of 37, meaning he'll be absent from their 2021 tour of Europe.

Eddie Jones lays down the challenge to discarded players

Eddie Jones has warned his discarded England veterans they must prove they have the hunger to be involved in a third Rugby World Cup.

Gareth Baber to lead northern hemisphere-based Fiji squad

Fiji will be without coach Vern Cotter and their southern hemisphere-based players for their games against Spain, Wales and Georgia.

Nic Dolly in as Saracens trio and George Ford miss out

England head coach Eddie Jones has announced a 34-man squad that does not include the Vunipola brothers, George Ford and Jamie George.

Tigers boss backs snubbed George Ford, hails included duo

Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford has been backed to continue to shine for his Premiership outfit, despite being overlooked by England.

Chiefs wing Sean Wainui dies in car crash

Chiefs flyer Sean Wainui has passed away following a car crash at McLaren Falls Park near Tauranga on New Zealand's North Island.