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Dan Lydiate heads a list of 12 Welsh players that were offered a new dual-contract with their region and the WRU yesterday

George Ford will make his full England debut against Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday - one of six changes made by coach Stuart Lancaster.

George Ford will make his full England debut against Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday - one of six changes made by coach Stuart Lancaster.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes his players must adopt a positive approach when they take on New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes his players must adopt a positive approach when they take on New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson says he is happy to play Test matches on artificial pitches but admits he wants traditional grass surfaces to remain the norm.

Ireland are on the verge of an unbeaten run in the autumn series – something they haven’t achieved since 2009 – which included a clinical win over a talented South African side. If they beat Australia on Saturday t...

World Rugby (formerly the IRB) have released the shortlist for the IRPA try of the year award - which is your favourite?

It certainly wasn't meant to happen, but this flick-over-the-top assist is every bit as hilarious as it is skilful

France have made four changes to the side that beat Australia for Saturday’s Test against Argentina in Paris.

Owen Farrell has the qualities to be England's long-term answer at 12 - but this weekend is not the right time to run the experiment, argues Jamie Hosie

Putting skills coach Mike Catt in charge of England's backline would help Stuart Lancaster's side find their way, according to former England scrum-half Kryan Bracken.

South Africa have made four changes to the side that beat England for Saturday’s Test against Italy in Padova.

Montpellier president Mohed Altrad has announced that forwards coach Mario Ledesma has resigned following the Top 14 club's poor start to the season.

Heyneke Meyer changes four for the test against Italy in Padova this weekend

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England captain Chris Robshaw says the squad are certainly not panicking following their recent Twickenham defeats at the hands of New Zealand and South Africa.

England captain Chris Robshaw says the squad are certainly not panicking following their recent Twickenham defeats at the hands of New Zealand and South Africa.

Flanker Dan Lydiate has been offered a new national dual contract by the Welsh Rugby Union.