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Tonne of Tongan muscle won't scare Aussies in Cup final

Numbers reveal a stark difference in size between the Australian and Tongan forward packs ahead of the Pacific Cup final.

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Steve Borthwick’s England must stop hiding and face a few home truths

After losing another game they should have won, England need fresh impetus if they are to avoid a dismal autumn

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m done’: Joe Marler retires from international rugby to focus on family

Joe Marler has retired from international rugby and will play no part in the rest of England’s Autumn Nations Series campaign, citing the need to prioritise his family

The Guardian - UK

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Smith substitution leaves England wondering what might have been

Steve Borthwick’s decision to replace both half-backs led to his side ceding the initiative in the game to New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Kangaroos ready to embrace red sea of Tongan fans

Australia's players say they are ready to feel like an away team in a State of Origin match against Tonga, preparing for a red sea of fans at CommBank Stadium.

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England captain George absolves Ford of blame after dramatic loss to All Blacks

England captain Jamie George refused to point the finger at George Ford after his two wayward late kicks helped New Zealand cling on for a 24-22 victory

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand find a way to win after England make dents in tourists’ aura

All Blacks leave it late at Twickenham but watching world will take note of their diminished air of invincibility

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England 22-24 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso stood out for England while the ball carrying of New Zealand’s No 6 Wallace Sititi impressed

The Guardian - UK

Late Tele’a try and Ford misses break England hearts as New Zealand triumph

George Ford hit a post and missed a drop goal with the last kick of the game as England went down 22-24 to New Zealand at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

England power past Samoa to clinch second successive series sweep

England scored six tries in beating Samoa 34-16 at Headingley to complete a 2-0 series victory

The Guardian - UK

Perry Baker might be the best American rugby player of all time – right now, he just needs a job

At 38, the sevens star finally retired – wistful over three Olympic disappointments and uncertain about the future

The Guardian - US

It’s time for England to fully unveil the house Steve Borthwick has built

After the potential shown on their summer tour, England start a four-Test home series with every reason for excitement

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta explains how New Zealand rugby stars are inspiring Gunners title push

The Gunners boss is a huge fan of the winning culture of the All Blacks

Evening Standard

Borthwick’s England face All Blacks test in fixture that still stirs the soul

The visit of New Zealand to south-west London is always special regardless of changes to stadium names or rules

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Marler’s haka jibe has raised the stakes, warns New Zealand captain Barrett

Scott Barrett said the haka ‘unites us’ before England’s match with New Zealand, while home captain Jamie George called for the hosts to show passion

The Guardian - UK

WRU admits it ‘needs to apologise’ over women’s team contract talks

The Welsh Rugby Union says it ‘needs to apologise’ for threats to withdraw the women’s team from competition but insists sexism was not a factor

The Guardian - UK

Ellis Genge: ‘Something has to give in rugby. Boys getting run into the ground is no good’

Before England’s autumn opener against New Zealand on Saturday, the prop faces rugby’s problems and describes his passion for community work to Robert Kitson

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Ageless Siddle boosts depleted Vics against SA

Peter Siddle rolled back the years at Adelaide Oval as Victoria picked up wickets with regularity on day one against South Australia.

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The Guardian - UK

Joe Marler issues apology for haka criticism before England host All Blacks

Joe Marler rowed back on his call to scrap the haka in rugby, comments that had whipped up a storm before England face New Zealand on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Joe Marler’s haka remark acts as added incentive for All Blacks

New Zealand are unlikely to lack motivation with squad feeling disrespected and England can expect a backlash

Radio France Internationale

Alcohol off limits as French rugby tightens discipline measures

Players have been banned from drinking alcohol at French national rugby gatherings under new discipline measures announced by the French Rugby Federation (FFR) following a string of off-field controversies.

The Guardian - UK

Will rugby modernisation plans go through or will they get the red card?

New Zealand chief executive Mark Robinson wants rugby union to reinvent itself with the game’s future up for grabs

The National (Scotland)

Beast mode activated: New head coach Kath Tetley on a fresh dawn for Scottish netball

Life around the Scottish Thistles won’t ever be dull with Kath Tetley in charge but with that fun-loving nature comes a fiercely competitive…

The Guardian - UK

I want to win like Martin Johnson and not just rack up caps, says Maro Itoje

Maro Itoje will past Johnson’s 84 caps in All Blacks Test but he admitted players are under pressure to play too many games

The Guardian - UK

Tupou Vaa’i: ‘Playing for All Blacks is a good way to show my love for my brother’

Tupou Vaa’i tells Robert Kitson about how playing for the All Blacks has helped show his love for his late brother and the impact of Jonah Lomu on his career

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