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Ireland host world champion Springboks in Dublin 'litmus test'
Ireland host world champion Springboks in Dublin 'litmus test'

For all South Africa's successes in recent seasons, victory over Ireland in Dublin has proved to be elusive for the Springboks since 2012.

Ojomoh replaces injured Dingwall at 12 for England
Ojomoh replaces injured Dingwall at 12 for England

Bath centre Max Ojomoh is handed his biggest Test chance yet after England lose Fraser Dingwall to a side strain for Sunday's game against Argentina.

'I'm here to address anything' - Townsend responds to critics
'I'm here to address anything' - Townsend responds to critics

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend pushes back on suggestions his team routinely buckle under pressure, writes Tom English.

Scotland make 14 changes as Zander Fagerson returns
Scotland make 14 changes as Zander Fagerson returns

Zander Fagerson will make his first appearance in more than seven months, while captain Sione Tuipulotu is the only player to retain his place, in Scotland's starting line-up to face Tonga on Sunday.

The mate-sipping London import aiming to down England
The mate-sipping London import aiming to down England

Rodrigo Isgro arrived in London as a 15-a-side rookie, but the Harlequins wing is out to upset his club team-mates and end England's 10-match winning run.

Moro double for Tigers spoils Furbank's night
Moro double for Tigers spoils Furbank's night

Two tries from Argentina international Joaquin Moro help Leicester to a Prem Rugby Cup derby victory over Northampton Saints.

'Lots of skill and packs a punch' - who is Wales' new 'too small' flanker Deaves?
'Lots of skill and packs a punch' - who is Wales' new 'too small' flanker Deaves?

BBC Sport Wales profiles new Wales cap Harri Deaves who will make his international debut on Saturday against New Zealand.

R360 'would be death knell for club rugby around the world'
R360 'would be death knell for club rugby around the world'

Sale co-owner Michelle Orange says that the proposed new R360 competition risks killing off club rugby around the world if it gets off the ground.

Wales' Wainwright ruled out of All Blacks Test
Wales' Wainwright ruled out of All Blacks Test

Taine Plumtree comes in at number eight as Aaron Wainwright is ruled out while Morgan Morse is set to made his debut off the bench.

Springboks a 'great marker' for Ireland - Sheehan
Springboks a 'great marker' for Ireland - Sheehan

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan says Saturday's much anticipated game against South Africa in Dublin will offer a good insight into where his team stands.

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