Ireland's preparations for Saturday's Test against South Africa will not be affected by the world champions' grievances with recent refereeing decisions, says Simon Easterby.

Dafydd Jenkins insists belief is not a problem for Wales as they get ready to host New Zealand in Cardiff.

Hooker Jamie George, wing Tom Roebuck and centre Ollie Lawrence are ruled out of England's Test against Argentina on Sunday.

Belgium narrowly fail to reach their first men's Rugby World Cup as they draw 13-13 with Samoa, who take the final spot at Australia 2027.

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick claims the Springboks have been treated unfairly following red-card incidents in their wins over France and Italy.

England flanker Henry Pollock is nominated for World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year, while three South Africans are on the shortlist for Player of the Year.

Gloucester's former New Zealand prop Nepo Laulala is banned for a minimum of two matches for a dangerous tackle.

Exeter are waiting to find out the full extent of the dislocated shoulder suffered by their Italy forward Ross Vintcent.

Head coach Alan Dickens is excited by the arrival next month of ex-Wales fly-half Stephen Jones as attacking coach at Newcastle Red Bulls.

The Twickenham finale of next year's new Nations Championship event will pit the north and south of global rugby against each other.