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Farrell not shutting door on Lowe World Cup return
Farrell not shutting door on Lowe World Cup return

Head coach Andy Farrell says former Leinster wing James Lowe is unlikely to feature for Ireland while he is playing in Japan, but didn't completely close the door on him being selected for the 2027 World Cup.

Why are Fiji staging home games in the UK?
Why are Fiji staging home games in the UK?

Fiji will try to make Cardiff a home from home on Saturday as they 'host' Wales to kick off rugby's new Nations Championship.

George backs England bench against Boks
George backs England bench against Boks

Captain Jamie George has backed England's inexperienced replacement forwards to swing the match their way in the final quarter against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Beauty and brutality - six unforgettable Wales v Fiji games
Beauty and brutality - six unforgettable Wales v Fiji games

As Wales take on Fiji in the Nations Championship in Cardiff on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back at six iconic moments in the two nations' rivalry.

No Russell but Gray back for Scotland in Argentina
No Russell but Gray back for Scotland in Argentina

Finn Russell will not feature for Scotland in their opening Nations Championship match of the summer series against Argentina, while Jonny Gray makes his return after missing this year's Six Nations.

Historic win against Boks can revitalise England regime
Historic win against Boks can revitalise England regime

Will a win against double world champions South Africa in their spiritual home of Ellis Park in Johannesburg, a place where England haven't won in 54 years, revitalise Steve Borthwick's England regime?

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

England captain Jamie George is on the pod and we chat to Springbok fly-half Manie Libbok

Furbank to face Boks in first start in nearly two years
Furbank to face Boks in first start in nearly two years

George Furbank will make his first England appearance in nearly two years in Saturday's Nations Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg.

Welsh Sports Hall of Fame honours rugby great Gravell
Welsh Sports Hall of Fame honours rugby great Gravell

Former Wales and Lions centre Ray Gravell has been inducted into Welsh Sports Hall of Fame.

Ireland's Jones re-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury
Ireland's Jones re-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury

Ireland hooker Neve Jones signs a contract extension with Gloucester-Hartpury to stay with the club into the 2026-27 season.

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Previous Winners...

YEAR WINNER
2019 South Africa
2015 New Zealand
2011 New Zealand
2007 South Africa
2003 England
1999 Australia

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