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Peter Squires recalls joys of ‘absolutely amateur’ England tour to Japan in 1979

On Saturday, for the first time since the amateur era, England will play in Japan against the host nation.

The Independent UK

Martin Hannan: Glasgow Warriors will have to be bullish to beat the Bulls

Last week I called on Glasgow Warriors to save our Scottish season by doing the illogical and beating the might of Munster at Thomond Park. This…

The National (Scotland)

Five things to watch ahead of rugby’s summer kick-off

The Test summer gets underway in earnest with England in Japan and Wales taking on the Springboks at Twickenham

The Independent UK

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Jamison Gibson-Park and Jack Conan ruled out of Ireland tour of South Africa as Andy Farrell reveals squad

Head coach Farrell has handed a first senior call up to Ulster lock Cormac Izuchukwu

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland: Wales absences a great opportunity for other players to step up

Wales are without a host of players for this weekend’s clash with world champions South Africa.

The Independent UK

Ireland and South Africa should be mates but have rugby’s hottest rivalry

Next month’s Test double-header on South African soil will write a new chapter in an increasingly rancorous struggle

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick’s England vision taking shape as Marcus Smith gets leading role

Harlequins playmaker starts at fly-half in Japan while inclusions of Cunningham-South and Feyi-Waboso also excite

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French court postpones trial of five rugby players over alleged student rape

The trial of a group of rugby players accused of gang raping a student after a 2017 match by leading French team Grenoble was due to open Monday. But the absence of one of them, immobilised in Ireland after a car accident, forced the court to postpone the trial.

Radio France Internationale

Fin Baxter grateful for Joe Marler guidance as Harlequins prop pushes for England chance

The 22-year-old prop has impressed at Harlequins this season under team mate Marler’s watchful eye

The Independent UK

French Court To Try Rugby Stars In Gang Rape Case

The trial of a group of rugby players accused of gang raping a student after a 2017 match by leading French team Grenoble was to open Monday.

International Business Times

Eddie Jones’ mind games will not unsettle England against Japan – Jamie George

Jones’ seven-year Twickenham stewardship ended 18 months ago because of an ongoing decline in results and he is now back in charge of Japan.

The Independent UK

George Ford’s influence strong despite his absence from England’s summer tour

Ford was ruled out of the tour by a damaged Achilles

The Independent UK

England in fine fettle to face rugby Everest: an odyssey in New Zealand

England’s forthcoming series against the All Blacks will mark the end of one era and usher in the next

The Guardian - UK

England: Ollie Sleightholme in the right frame to do himself justice on debut

The Northampton wing bulked up and soon found himself in England contention

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The Independent UK

I was a bit too bulked up – Ollie Sleightholme thriving after dropping muscle

Sleightholme is aiming to win his first England cap on the upcoming tour to Japan and New Zealand.

The Independent UK

RFU opens books to Team England Rugby as player contract talks reach key stage

England captain Jamie George heads the body set up to negotiate commercial agreements with Twickenham.

Evening Standard

RFU open books to England players to thrash out ground breaking deal

Team England and RUF have already agreed new hybrid contracts

The Independent UK

George Turner raises doubts over Scotland future after making switch to Japan

The 31-year-old forward recently ended a seven-year stint with Glasgow Warriors.

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The Guardian - UK

The highlights and lowlights of the 2023-24 rugby union season

The World Cup in France delivered several classic knockout ties and there were a few unexpected stories off the pitch

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick throws down England fly-half challenge for summer tour amid leadership vow

Smiths Marcus and Fin will go head to head to start in Japan and New Zealand with George Ford and Owen Farrell both absent

The Independent UK

Meet the six uncapped players in England’s squad to take on Japan and the All Blacks

Steve Borthwick has named some of English rugby’s top young talents in his squad

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick puts faith in Tom Curry in much-changed England tour squad

Steve Borthwick’s much-changed England squad to tour Japan and New Zealand provides a genuine sense of opportunity for numerous individuals

The Independent UK

The key question facing Steve Borthwick set to shape England’s future

Fin and Marcus Smith look set to battle for No 10 with Borthwick intent on England playing at pace this summer

The Independent UK

England have no issues with taking Tom Curry and Maro Itoje on summer tour

The Lions forwards both told head coach Steve Borthwick they want to be part of the 36-man squad heading for Japan and New Zealand.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick defends Tom Curry selection for England summer tour after Sale warning

Influential flanker and twin brother Ben were both named in the squad heading to Japan and New Zealand

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