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South Africa will field a strong matchday 23 when they take on New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday.

England's entire playing squad and backroom staff have signed a document stating that they understand World Rugby's regulations on anti-corruption and betting.

Hull KR captain Joel Tomkins has left the club with two years left on his contract.

Three Australians in their first full season in Super League are on the five-strong shortlist for the Steve Prescott Man of Steel.

England have opened the doors on their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in Japan, with these videos making for captivating viewing.

Nick Cain questions whether have kept pace with the bulk and physicality of other Tier 2 nations The post Cain column: Japan needs sumos who can play in the front row appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Rona spoke to Sekope Kepu and a number of League players about life in England The post Cross-coder Curtis Rona aims to excite London Irish fans appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Yarde is making tremendous progress on his way back from a catastrophic knee injury The post Hard graft paying off as Marland Yarde nears comeback for Sale Sharks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Since he was 12, George Williams has barely known life outside of the Wigan Warriors set-up.

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with how Wales will cope, and a new wave of general strange pressures within the game...

Handre Pollard was in dominant form during the Rugby Championship, as South Africa lifted the trophy The post Guscott column: Springboks are my pick, but only if Handre Pollard can stay fit appeared first on The Rugby Pa...

London Broncos may have caught the eye for their odds-defying performances in Super League this year, but arguably the real Cinderella team of the competition in 2019 have been Salford Red Devils.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has for the first time after Rob Howley's betting allegations went public The post Gatland: Rob Howley is devastated by the allegations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Peter Jackson analyses the tendency of French officials to dig out the red card The post Jackson column: French refs see red more often than most appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

England forward Sam Burgess faces a potential fine after describing the National Rugby League (NRL) judiciary process as a "kangaroo court".

Wales boss Warren Gatland said his team were "shocked" after backs coach Rob Howley was sent home due to alleged betting infringements.

Full-back Rob Kearney and wing Keith Earls will be available for Ireland's first game of the 2019 World Cup against Scotland on Sunday.

With the start of the World Cup upon us, Henry Ker gives three reasons why Japan 2019 could be England's moment.

Week one of the NRL finals is done and dusted, Jenna Brooks has all the big talking points, as John Bateman stars, Elliott Whitehead hits back at Cameron Smith and Sam Burgess speaks his mind.

Check out the teams ahead of Round One of the Rugby World Cup.

Assistant coach Andy Farrell says Rob Kearney and Keith Earls are available to play for Ireland in their Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland.

Mako Vunipola has handed England a fitness boost days before their Rugby World Cup opener as he returned to live scrummaging ahead of schedule in his recovery from a hamstring strain.