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Man of Steel Jackson Hastings will go into Great Britain's Test match against New Zealand on Saturday with the added incentive of being able to stake first claim for the England half-back spot at the 2021 World Cup

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says Warren Gatland created expectation "that has gone through the roof" during his time as head coach.

Leinster produced an outstanding display to continue their superb opening to the campaign following a 50-15 triumph over the Dragons.

England face South Africa in Yokohama on Saturday for the Webb Ellis Cup - but how well do you remember their last Rugby World Cup final meeting?

Another busy day in the rugby union game as New Zealand claim the Bronze Medal at the Rugby World Cup after overcoming Wales 40-17.

Steve Hansen is looking forward to watching New Zealand's progress "with great pride", after his time as head coach came to an end.

The Scarlets are also interested in the full-back with Leigh Halfpenny out of contract next summer The post Ospreys in hunt to bring Wales ace Liam Williams back home appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Warren Gatland will be left heartbroken if Wales are unable to build on the progress they have made during his 12-year reign as head coach.

Here are my predictions for the Gallagher Premiership, which continues under the radar this weekend.

There's four Premiership games scheduled this weekend with Leicester, Saracens, Wasps and Worcester all hosting their respective matches.

Watch the video highlights from New Zealand's 40-17 win over Wales.

Matchday squads and officials for Round 3 of the Premiership The post TEAMS: Round 3 of the Premiership appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

When Owen Farrell leads England onto the field in Yokohama on Saturday morning to face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final, there will be another national team captain keeping a particularly close eye on proceeding...

When Owen Farrell leads England onto the field in Yokohama on Saturday morning to face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final, there will be another national team captain keeping a particularly close eye on proceeding...

Following a 40-17 win for New Zealand over Wales in the Rugby World Cup Bronze Final, here's our five takeaways from the match in Tokyo.

New Zealand finished their World Cup campaign on a high when they clinched a 40-17 win over Wales in the Bronze Final in Tokyo on Friday.

Pick your combined England-South Africa XV ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama.

What did you think of the Bronze final match between Wales and New Zealand, which ended with a comfortable win for the All Blacks?

A player who loved running out at The Rec before stints with Toulon and the Sharks The post My Life in Rugby: Former Bath, Toulon and Sharks scrum-half Michael Claassens appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Our analyst Sam Larner returns to Planet Rugby and shines a light on the critical gainline battle in this Saturday's Rugby World Cup Final.

A six-try performance from the All Blacks ensured they claimed the spoils in Friday's Rugby World Cup bronze medal match, beating Wales 40-17 in Steve Hansen's and Warren Gatland's final Test in charge.

Head coach Eddie Jones has challenged his England players to inspire the nation by toppling the Springboks in Saturday's World Cup final.