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Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge
Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge

South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.

'I've never met anyone like Pollock' - George on England's 'brilliant idiot'
'I've never met anyone like Pollock' - George on England's 'brilliant idiot'

Jamie George says England team-mate Henry Pollock is a personality without precedent in rugby and a "genuinely fascinating" character.

'It's hard to take... it hurts' - Fin Smith on losing England place
'It's hard to take... it hurts' - Fin Smith on losing England place

Fin Smith admits he has found slipping down England's fly-half pecking order tough to take, with George Ford the first-choice 10 during the autumn Tests.

Du Preez at fly-half as Ford misses Sale opener
Du Preez at fly-half as Ford misses Sale opener

George Ford is missing because of injury, so Rob du Preez will start at fly-half for Sale in their Champions Cup opener against Glasgow.

Ireland must improve 'all areas' before World Cup
Ireland must improve 'all areas' before World Cup

Ireland captain Caelan Doris admits his side's journey to the 2027 Rugby World Cup must feature improvements "across all areas" after a mixed autumn campaign.

Ioane starts shock Leinster spell after Sexton spat
Ioane starts shock Leinster spell after Sexton spat

As Rieko Ioane prepares for his Leinster debut, BBC Sport NI looks at his shock move and his spat with Ireland legend Johnny Sexton.

Welsh rugby must be 'brave' to secure future - Roberts
Welsh rugby must be 'brave' to secure future - Roberts

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions star Jamie Roberts says if there is ever a time to make a radical change in Welsh rugby, that time is now.

Bell set to make Ulster debut in European opener
Bell set to make Ulster debut in European opener

Australia prop Angus Bell is set to make his Ulster debut off the bench in Friday's Challenge Cup opener against Racing 92 at Affidea Stadium.

Quins must be brave in Champions Cup opener - Murley
Quins must be brave in Champions Cup opener - Murley

Harlequins wing Cadan Murley says his side must play with bravery as they head to Leinster in their Champions Cup opener.

Gloucester stalwart Ludlow signs new deal
Gloucester stalwart Ludlow signs new deal

Gloucester stalwart Lewis Ludlow signs a new contract to stay with the club into the 2026-27 season.

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