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Pollock nominated for breakthrough star award
Pollock nominated for breakthrough star award

England flanker Henry Pollock is nominated for World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year, while three South Africans are on the shortlist for Player of the Year.

'Not fair' how South Africa are treated, says coach
'Not fair' how South Africa are treated, says coach

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick claims the Springboks have been treated unfairly following red-card incidents in their wins over France and Italy.

Springboks are the 'talk of world rugby' - Henshaw
Springboks are the 'talk of world rugby' - Henshaw

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw believes their final autumn nations fixture against world champions South Africa will be a "proper test" in terms of assessing where the squad is at.

Nations Championship to have north v south finale
Nations Championship to have north v south finale

The Twickenham finale of next year's new Nations Championship event will pit the north and south of global rugby against each other.

'When is pain going to stop?' Crabb on endometriosis
'When is pain going to stop?' Crabb on endometriosis

Wales lock Gwen Crabb has had four knee surgeries but nothing has hit her as hard as endometriosis and she is determined to help other sufferers.

2016 or 2025? Pick your combined England starting XV
2016 or 2025? Pick your combined England starting XV

England have won 10 games in a row for the first time since 2016 - select your best starting XV from the two squads.

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

Are England ready to win Silverware? What happened Scotland? Ugo, Danny & Ashy discuss.

When is the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw and what is the format?
When is the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw and what is the format?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw will take place, the format and why it is conducted so early.

Black Fern Demant to join Bristol on short-term deal
Black Fern Demant to join Bristol on short-term deal

Former world player of the year Ruahei Demant is joining Bristol on a four-month deal at the end of the month.

Listen: Patience, pride and that Grand-Slam try
Listen: Patience, pride and that Grand-Slam try

Rob Herring on what it means to play for Ireland and his greatest moments in green.

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