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■By TOM VICKERS Northampton................... 43pts Tries: Freeman 20, 47, 68, E Waller 28, Davison 35, Langdon 55, Seabrook 66 Conversions: Smith 21, 28, 48, 69 […] The post Freeman finds his form to lead the Saint...

Defending champions South Africa saw off Tonga 49-18 to pick up a bonus-point win in Marseille which moved them top of Rugby World Cup Pool B.

By Nick Powell, Online Editor South Africa……………………..49 Tries: Reinach 5, Moodie 20, Fourie 32, Kriel 49, Le Roux 58, van Staden 63, Smith 80+1 Conversions: […] The post South Africa edge closer to knock...

Australia……………………………………34 Tries: Arnold 19, Porecki 21, Bell 26, McReight 47, Koroibete 74 Conversions: Donaldson 20, 21, 27 Penalties: Donaldson 4 Portugal………………………………...

Marlie Packer will captain the Red Roses as they prepare to head to New Zealand for the inaugural WXV tournament which they kick-start later this month.

A stunning try from Nathan Cleary inspired Penrith Panthers to NRL Grand Final glory.

Penrith half-back Nathan Cleary manufactured an astonishing 26-24 comeback victory over the Brisbane Broncos as the Panthers became the first team in 40 years to win three straight National Rugby League titles in a Grand...

By NICK CAIN SIMON Halliday says the decision of Jersey Reds to go into administration, while criticising the RFU leadership for a lack of support, […] The post This is no way to run a pro sport-Halliday appeared first...

By NICK CAIN Simon Halliday says the decision of Jersey Reds to go into administration, while criticising the RFU leadership for a lack of support, […] The post This is no way to run a pro sport – Halliday appeared f...

By JON NEWCOMBE PLAYERS and staff at Jersey Reds have reacted with despair and anger at the news that the Championship club has ceased training […] The post Despair and anger as Jersey collapse appeared first on The Ru...

By LUKE JARMYN ALEX Rae has labelled the RFU’s funding approach to the Championship as “criminal” after seeing his former club Jersey Reds cease trading. […] The post Rae: RFU's funding approach 'criminal' appear...

By PAUL REES AJ MACGINTY is pumped to fire Bristol’s potent back division this season, but after having a rare full pre-season this summer admits […] The post 24-team World Cup would suit MacGinty appeared first on T...

By BEN JAYCOCK Argentina .........59pts Tries: Sanchez 9, Gonzalez 16, 68, Creevy 23, Bogado 46, Isgro 64, Ruiz 77, Carreras 79 Conversions: Sanchez 10, 17, […] The post Centurion Sanchez leads way for Pumas appeared f...

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Scotland ........................... 84 pts R Tries: Watson 9, Price 17, Graham 21, 34, 40, 77; Fagerson 38, Harris 45, Smith 53, Healy […] The post Scotland set up an Ireland decider appeared firs...

By NICK POWELL Japan.................28ptsTries: Labuschagne 13, Leitch 32, Himeno 49 Conversions: Matsuda 15, 33 Penalties: Matsuda 28, 56, 75 Samoa ...............22pts Tries: S Lam 38, […] The post Japan win to set ...

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER New Zealand................... 96ptsTries: Jordan 6, 69; Smith 16, 26, 33; Telea 19, Savea 21, 40+2; Retallick 50, Papali’i 56, Coles 60, 72; […] The post All Blacks annihilate shambolic Azzurri ...

Preview South Africa v Tonga Today. 8pm HANDRE Pollard will play his first Test since August 2022 when the Springboks meet Tonga in Marseille. The […] The post Pollard returns as Boks go big appeared first on The Rugby...

SIXTEEN years on from facing down the haka in the 2007 World Cup semi-final, in Cardiff, Sebastien Chabal is still a big presence in France. […] The post Chabal still French enforcer appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

ALSO starring on M6 is Olivier Magne who is racking up the kilometres in France covering games. The former France, London Irish, Brive and AS […] The post Magne clocks up the miles appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

ONE chain of sportswear stores in France is offering fans the chance to get pairs of adidas Stan Smith trainers emblazoned with your team’s Rugby […] The post Stan Smith's are a steal… appeared first on The Rugby P...

ANOTHER day, another blunder from World Rugby who have left fans frustrated they cannot watch their tournament videos, because they have actually made the trip […] The post Fans suffer social media blackout appeared fi...

ENGLAND regathered in Le Touquet on Wednesday night after being given time off following their win over Chile in Lille last Saturday. Coaches Richard Wigglesworth […] The post Mona Lisa or Mickey Mouse? appeared first ...