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England prop Kyle Sinckler has welcomed Eddie Jones' demand to "smash" Japan as "music to my ears".

Joey Carbery says he is eager to recreate his "special" Ireland debut in which he was part of the team that beat New Zealand in Chicago.

It's been an action-packed Thursday in the rugby world, with some of the game's biggest names involved in international team shake-ups, shock club rugby news, and... er... traffic jams? The post Rugby Union Today: Test t...

Johnny Sexton or Beauden Barrett? Dan Leavy or Ardie Savea? Who would you pick in an Ireland-New Zealand combined XV?

Chris Wyles has temporarily come out of retirement and could face Sale Sharks in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen expects "a trick or two" from Ireland when they face each other in Dublin on Saturday.

Scrum-half Embrose Papier will make his first start for South Africa against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, the only change to the backline while the pack has undergone a significant reshuffle.

Sale have signed South Africa international Jean-Luc Du Preez as short-term cover for injured England flanker Tom Curry.

Joe Schmidt has rubbished the debate surrounding New Zealand-born centre Bundee Aki representing Ireland.

England head coach Eddie Jones has described Joe Cokanasiga as “a little bit special” ahead of his international debut against Japan.

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made one change to his starting XV to face Australia on Saturday.

Jack Nowell says England are preparing for the autumn international against Japan like a World Cup game.

George Ford says he never imagined he would win 50 caps as he prepares to captain England against Japan.

Hull KR have signed Scotland centre Kane Linnett on a three-year deal from North Queensland Cowboys.

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph believes his side can cause an upset against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Leinster have revealed that centre Joe Tomane has been ruled out for five months after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury on Thursday. The post Leinster lose Joe Tomane to long-term injury appeared first on Planet ...

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has made wholesale changes to his team for Saturday's Test match against England at Twickenham. The post Japan shuffle side for England clash appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ellis Jenkins named as captain by Warren Gatland The post Liam Williams to win 50th cap for Wales in team named to face Tonga appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Gonzalo Bertranou is the only new face in Argentina's starting XV for their showdown with France at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday. The post Mario Ledesma sticks to his guns for France showdown appeared first on Planet ...

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named Rob Kearney in his starting line-up to take on world champions New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium. The post Rob Kearney returns to Ireland XV for All Blacks Test appeared first on P...

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of South African international Jean-Luc du Preez from Super Rugby side the Sharks on a loan deal. The post Sale sign Jean-Luc du Preez appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leicester full-back back Jonah Holmes will make his Wales debut against Tonga in Cardiff on Saturday as Warren Gatland makes 14 changes to the side that started against Australia last week.