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Alex Payne offers up his Rugby World Cup final preview and predictions - tipping records to be broken in a mouthwatering showdown between New Zealand and Australia...

Glasgow Warriors and Scotland scrum-half Henry Pyrgos has been ruled out for four months after undergoing wrist surgery and is expected to miss the start of next year’s Six Nations.

There are two fixtures in the Guinness PRO12 on Saturday as Cardiff Blues travel to Zebre and high-flying Connacht host Edinburgh.

France and Wales put their unbeaten records on the line when they clash in the second round of the European Championship at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night.

The battle between Ma'a Nonu and Matt Giteau could well decide who wins the Rugby World Cup final, writes Sky Sports News HQ's Jamie Weir.

Wales are closing in on European Championship glory after they produced another fine display to defeat France 14-6 at Cardiff Arms Park.

Rate the Rugby World Cup bronze final match between Argentina and South Africa, and leave your thoughts on the game

Munster edged a nine-try epic against provincial rivals Ulster at Thomond Park as they withstood late pressure to claim a 32-28 win.

Scarlets extended their unbeaten Guinness PRO12 with a 25-15 win over Newport Gwent Dragons at the Parc y Scarlets, for whom Taulupe Faletau made a playing return.

Jamie Hosie shares his predictions for the weekend's Aviva Premiership matches - what do you make of them?

Australia's coaches have inadvertently revealed parts of their game-plan ahead of Saturday's World Cup final against New Zealand.

There are three games in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday as leaders Saracens host bottom club London Irish, Harlequins visit Bath and Gloucester face Worcester.

Johnny Sexton returns to Leinster colours on Sunday as they travel to Treviso seeking a first away win of the season.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is seeking new contracts for his coaching staff to run "until at least 2019".

Keith McKenzie casts his predictions for the sixth round of Guinness PRO12 action - do you agree with them?

Sam Burgess has been included in Bath's 41-man squad for this season's European Champions Cup.

Michael Cheika says just getting Australia to the Rugby World Cup final is not enough as he plots a way to beat New Zealand in Saturday's Twickenham showdown.

James Roby is out to make an impact in his new England role when the three-match series with New Zealand gets underway.

International fly-halves Dan Biggar and Johnny Sexton return to club duty on Sunday as the Ospreys visit Glasgow and Leinster face Treviso.

Former Japan manager Eddie Jones believes the nation needs to implement a talent-spotting regime if it is to succeed at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

We look at five key talking points ahead of the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham.

Wales lock Alun-Wyn Jones and Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw are the northern hemisphere's two representatives on the World Rugby Player of the Year award shortlist for 2015.