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Poignant 'empty seat' gesture to Eddie Butler moves everyone at Wales v New Zealand match

There was a special tribute to both Eddie Butler and Phil Bennett before Wales v New Zealand kicked off

Wales Online · Nov 5, 2022

Ireland rugby fans not impressed as music blares during breaks in play at the Aviva

Ireland took the scalp of the world champions with a 19-16 victory in the Autumn International

Irish Mirror · Nov 5, 2022

Ireland shrug off injury setbacks to dig in for tense win over South Africa

A pulsating Dublin Test match was lit up by Mack Hansen’s try in the second half

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022

Wayne Pivac Q&A: We need to muscle up but there were a lot of good performances

The full transcript of Wayne Pivac's post-match press conference after a 55-23 defeat to the All Blacks

Wales Online · Nov 5, 2022

Stuart McCloskey injury ordeal has Ireland rugby fans all saying the same thing

McCloskey was forced off in the opening half of Ireland's game against South Africa on Saturday

Belfast Live · Nov 5, 2022

Warren Gatland picks out impressive Wales star and says Rio Dyer must stay as Warburton slams defence

Sam Warburton and Jamie Roberts have both highlighted Welsh defensive issues after the 55-23 defeat to New Zealand

Wales Online · Nov 5, 2022

Ireland fans saying the same thing as Stuart McCloskey is forced off injured

For many years Ulster fans have called for McCloskey to be given a chance at international level

Irish Mirror · Nov 5, 2022

‘He was fantastic’: Eddie Jones thanks Jonny Bairstow for motivational talk

Cricketer Jonny Bairstow has given a pep talk to the England rugby union squad at the invitation of head coach Eddie Jones

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022

Wales v New Zealand player ratings as Faletau and Owens not enough amid disappointing performances

Welsh hopes of close contest were destroyed in Cardiff

Wales Online · Nov 5, 2022

Wales’ wait for victory over New Zealand goes on after heavy loss in Cardiff

Wales 23-55 New Zealand: The All Blacks ran in eight tries in a dominant performance

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022