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Wallabies trend in right direction despite imperfect outing against Georgia

It was entertaining but a ton of unforced Australian errors and an inability to build through the phases kept the visitors in the contest

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2024

Australia 40-29 Georgia: men’s rugby union international – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Wallabies were tested by Georgia but continued their promising start under coach Joe Schmidt with victory in Sydney

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2024

England dominate France to claim fourth World Rugby under-20 title

England’s young props, in particular, gave Steve Borthwick reason to consider a senior squad call-up after a strong showing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024

England end opening day of mishaps in driving seat as West Indies falter

Tourists show lack of faith in their own batting before Ollie Pope makes them pay for some sloppy fielding with century

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

France rugby stars accused of rape placed under house arrest in Argentina

France international rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou were on Thursday facing a second day under house arrest as they await trial for on charges of raping a 39-year-old woman following France's match against Argentina on 6 July in Mendoza.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2024

‘A lot of pressure’: Naya Tapper and US rugby sevens aim for Paris gold rush

Like her men’s counterpart Kevon Williams, co-captain of women’s Eagles says Americans can find Olympic glory

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2024

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia

With less than a year to go until the Lions head down under, the race to be selected by Andy Farrell is hotting up

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

On this day in 2018 – Sam Warburton forced to call time on rugby career aged 29

The former Wales and Lions captain had been suffering from injury.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

Luai baited Maroons to explode but DCE respects him

Daly Cherry-Evans has opened up about his Jarome Luai flashpoint moment in the "wild" State of Origin decider and why he admires one of his great foes.

AAP · Jul 18, 2024

Crichton feared broken neck before starring for Blues

Second-rower Angus Crichton has emerged as one of several wounded heroes in NSW's State of Origin win, fearing he had broken his neck early in the game.

AAP · Jul 17, 2024