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Powerful Springboks go for 7-1 bench split v Wales
Powerful Springboks go for 7-1 bench split v Wales

South Africa name a formidable side for their autumn finale against Wales - with seven forwards on a powerful bench.

Arundell 'felt proud' after making England return
Arundell 'felt proud' after making England return

Henry Arundell speaks about his return to the England setup after two years playing in France and feeling "settled" at hometown club Bath.

Contepomi's accusation Curry is a bully 'laughable' - Sanderson
Contepomi's accusation Curry is a bully 'laughable' - Sanderson

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi's accusation that England flanker Tom Curry is a "bully" is "laughable", says Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson.

Name the Wales XV that shocked South Africa in 2022
Name the Wales XV that shocked South Africa in 2022

As the Springboks visit Cardiff, can you name Wales' starting XV from the shock 13-12 victory in South Africa three years ago?

'Breath of fresh air' to play in PWR - Demant
'Breath of fresh air' to play in PWR - Demant

New Zealand co-captain Ruahei Demant says it is a "breath of fresh air" to join Bristol in the PWR after a "disappointing" World Cup.

Pirates' Paver relishing 'more competitive' Champ
Pirates' Paver relishing 'more competitive' Champ

Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Alan Paver believes this year's Champ is more competitive than ever.

'If I believed rugby was broken, I wouldn't be here'
'If I believed rugby was broken, I wouldn't be here'

New Ulster general manager Rory Best discusses the state of rugby union and his desire to ready the province's players for Ireland duty.

England's Marchant to return to Prem with Sale
England's Marchant to return to Prem with Sale

Sale Sharks sign centre Joe Marchant for next season from Stade Francais, making him eligible to play for England again.

'Nothing's changed' - Scottish Rugby backs Townsend
'Nothing's changed' - Scottish Rugby backs Townsend

Gregor Townsend retains the full support of Scottish Rugby, according to chief executive Alex Williamson, who expects the national head coach to see out his contract through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

England World Cup winner Dow retires aged 28
England World Cup winner Dow retires aged 28

England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28 in order to focus on a career in mechanical engineering.

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