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Wales break 18-match losing run with win in Japan
Wales break 18-match losing run with win in Japan

Wales hold on for a first international win in 644 days as they end their 18-match Test losing run by defeating Japan 31-22 in Kobe.

Scotland suffer costly loss to Fiji in Suva
Scotland suffer costly loss to Fiji in Suva

Darcy Graham is sent off as Scotland suffer a bruising 29-14 defeat by four-try Fiji in Suva, with their hopes of getting a favourable World Cup draw seriously dented.

Henry Pollock and the rise of the light loose forward
Henry Pollock and the rise of the light loose forward

Henry Pollock, Josh van der Flier and Ben Earl represent a modern back-row trend. Will Andy Farrell follow it or instead counter an old-school threat from Australia?

I've learned more in five weeks than the last four years - Earl
I've learned more in five weeks than the last four years - Earl

Ben Earl has learned "more in the last five weeks than the last four years" while on tour with the British and Irish Lions.

How under-strength England can close out series win in Argentina
How under-strength England can close out series win in Argentina

England came into their series against Argentina as underdogs but they have the physicality and spirit to claim a seminal series win on Saturday.

O'Connor returns to Australia squad to face Lions
O'Connor returns to Australia squad to face Lions

Fly-half James O'Connor returns to the Wallabies squad to face the Lions after three years without a cap.

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

Chris chats to England's latest centurion, George Ford ahead of the 2nd Test v Argentina.

AUNZ XV v Lions preview: Farrell 'still quality', Morgan's form and Keenan's chance
AUNZ XV v Lions preview: Farrell 'still quality', Morgan's form and Keenan's chance

All you need to know as the British and Irish Lions face an Australia and New Zealand Invitational XV in Adelaide on Saturday.

Russell's role in earning White first Lions start
Russell's role in earning White first Lions start

British & Irish Lions scrum-half Ben White has gone from regimented to relaxed, thanks to team-mate Finn Russell.

Farrell on bench for final Lions game before Tests
Farrell on bench for final Lions game before Tests

Owen Farrell is named on the bench for the British and Irish Lions' final tour match before the start of the Test series against Australia.

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