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England are favourites against All Blacks, and fearless Wales are an inspiration
England are favourites against All Blacks, and fearless Wales are an inspiration

In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on Steve Borthwick's side's emphatic 78-15 thrashing of Japan and looks ahead to their match against New Zealand next weekend.

Reality dawns after Wales dared to dream
Reality dawns after Wales dared to dream

As Welsh rugby fans wake up on Sunday morning the realisation will dawn on them that Wales beat New Zealand for the first time in 73 years.

Saracens leave it late to battle past Leicester
Saracens leave it late to battle past Leicester

Saracens make it three wins from three in the Prem Rugby Cup with a narrow victory at winless Leicester Tigers.

Defensive desire a Welsh hallmark - Roberts
Defensive desire a Welsh hallmark - Roberts

Former Wales centre Jamie Roberts says the heroic defensive effort to beat New Zealand for the first time since 1953 showed what it meant to be Welsh.

Highlights: Wales beat New Zealand for first time in 73 years
Highlights: Wales beat New Zealand for first time in 73 years

Watch the best of the action as Wales beat New Zealand for the first time in 73 years

Joseph enjoys dream return as England thrash Japan at Twickenham
Joseph enjoys dream return as England thrash Japan at Twickenham

After four years away from international rugby, Will Joseph marks his return in style by scoring a record-equalling five tries as England humiliate Japan at Twickenham, scoring 13 tries in a 78-15 victory in the Nations Championship.

Watch: Seven-try Ireland secure win over Fiji
Watch: Seven-try Ireland secure win over Fiji

Watch the tries as Ireland secure a 43-15 victory over Fiji in the Nations Championship in Dublin.

France edge past South Africa after thriller in Nations Championship
France edge past South Africa after thriller in Nations Championship

France hold their nerve to beat South Africa by just two points, winning 21-19 at the Stade de France, to make it four wins from five in the Nations Championship and putting the home side in a strong position to top the northern hemisphere standings.

England ease pressure on Borthwick after big win over Australia
England ease pressure on Borthwick after big win over Australia

England provide emphatic on-pitch backing for head coach Steve Borthwick as they score seven tries to swat aside a listless Australia at Allianz Stadium.

Seven-try New Zealand too strong for Scotland
Seven-try New Zealand too strong for Scotland

Watch highlights from Murrayfield as New Zealand prove too strong for Scotland in the Nations Championship

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2019 South Africa
2015 New Zealand
2011 New Zealand
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2003 England
1999 Australia

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