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How breathwork & super-subs can help England power past All Blacks
How breathwork & super-subs can help England power past All Blacks

England have a bench primed to add energy and experience late on against New Zealand. Will it propel Steve Borthwick's team to a rare win over the All Blacks?

Darge starts in Scots' only change for Argentina
Darge starts in Scots' only change for Argentina

Darcy Graham will earn his 50th cap for Scotland as Rory Darge replaces Matt Fagerson in the only change to the starting XV for Sunday's visit by Argentina.

I think about diabetes 'every five minutes' - Slade
I think about diabetes 'every five minutes' - Slade

England international Henry Slade tells BBC Sport how he manages his type 1 diabetes as a top rugby player.

Jones aims to add to Wales' home woes
Jones aims to add to Wales' home woes

Japan head coach Eddie Jones hopes Wales' two-year winless run at home will be a "burden" for Steve Tandy's side on Saturday.

Aki striving to reach 'another level' with Ireland
Aki striving to reach 'another level' with Ireland

Bundee Aki says he is determined to reach "another level" with Ireland after admitting his form is not where he wants it to be.

21 Scotland World Cup players given contracts
21 Scotland World Cup players given contracts

Twenty-one of Scotland's Women's Rugby World Cup squad are among 35 players given contracts by Scottish Rugby.

Australia outcome vital on many levels - Doris
Australia outcome vital on many levels - Doris

With the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw set for 3 December, Ireland captain Caelan Doris acknowledges their world ranking after the autumn internationals is "massively important".

Black Ferns seek new coach as Bunting steps down
Black Ferns seek new coach as Bunting steps down

Allan Bunting leaves his role as New Zealand director of rugby following the Black Ferns' semi-final exit at the recent Women's Rugby World Cup.

Ex-Wales fly-half Jones joins Newcastle as coach
Ex-Wales fly-half Jones joins Newcastle as coach

Stephen Jones is installed as senior assistant coach to Alan Dickens at Newcastle Red Bulls.

What are the Raeburn and Utrecht shields?
What are the Raeburn and Utrecht shields?

Our Ask Me Anything team look at what the Raeburn and Utrecht Shields represent in Rugby Union.

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