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Rhys Ruddock to lead new look Ireland against USA
Rhys Ruddock will captain a new-look Ireland line-up that includes one uncapped player in the 23-man squad to play USA at the Aviva Stadium.
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Springboks stick with winning XV
An unchanged South Africa starting side will face Wales in their final November Test of the year at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.
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Italy change one for All Blacks clash
Italy head coach Conor O’Shea has made one change to his starting team that will face New Zealand at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
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PRO14 Preview: Friday
There are three games scheduled in the PRO14 on Friday as Glasgow host Cardiff Blues, Leinster face Ospreys and Scarlets take on Ulster.
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Premiership Preview: Friday
Two matches take place in the Premiership on Friday as Newcastle Falcons host Bath while Worcester Warriors clash with Harlequins.
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Wales ring the changes for Springboks
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made 14 changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Test against South Africa at the Principality Stadium.
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Joe Cokanasiga and Jamie George retain England places
England head coach Eddie Jones has kept faith with Joe Cokanasiga and Jamie George for their game against Australia at Twickenham.
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Matias Moroni gets nod for Argentina
Argentina have made three alterations to their starting side for their final November Test against Scotland at Murrayfield this Saturday.
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France make two changes for Fiji
France head coach Jacques Brunel has made just two alterations to his starting line-up to face Fiji at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday.
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World Rugby CEO calls for more cards
World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper wants referees to show more red and yellow cards in a continued effort to stop dangerous tackles.
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John Mitchell feels ’emotively connected’ to England
Defence coach John Mitchell has spoken of his pride at being a part of the England backroom staff again after their recent November Tests.
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Laurie Weeks announces retirement
Rebels and Wallabies front-row Laurie Weeks has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
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Multiple changes for All Blacks
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has made numerous alterations to his starting line-up for their Test against Italy in Rome on Saturday.
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France to wear rainbow laces in support of Gareth Thomas
France will wear rainbow laces when they take on Fiji at Stade de France on Saturday night in support of Gareth Thomas following his assault.
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Russia coach bracing for mammoth task
Russia coach Lyn Jones believes his side have a monumental task on their hands as they prepare to take part in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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Finn Russell to start at 12 for Scotland
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made nine changes to his starting line-up for Saturday’s Test against Argentina at Murrayfield.
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Expert Witness: Rob Andrew previews Cook Cup clash
In our last Expert Witness, we welcome back former England and British & Irish Lions fly-half Rob Andrew to preview this week’s Cook Cup clash.
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Stuart Hogg allays ankle injury fears
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg says his ankle is feeling ‘grand’ and has declared himself fit for Saturday’s clash with Argentina at Murrayfield.
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‘Springboks adapting to conditions’ – Mzwandile Stick
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick praised the squad for the way they’ve adjusted to challenging conditions on their year-end tour.
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All Blacks determined to end 2018 on a high
Finishing their 2018 season with a strong performance is the All Blacks’ aim going into their final game of the year, against Italy on Saturday.