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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

New Saracens signing Fergus Burke reveals international ambitions

Burke qualifies to play for both England and Scotland

The Independent UK

Borthwick backing England to show mental strength to handle All Blacks

Teams in past have been beaten before stepping off plane in New Zealand but head coach believes current squad are up to task

The Guardian - UK

All Blacks reveal new captain as New Zealand squad for England series named

Scott Robertson has named his first squad with Crusaders lock Scott Barrett appointed skipper

The Independent UK

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Legacy on the line as Latrell braces for Origin return

Latrell Mitchell returns to the NSW side at the MCG on Wednesday with the Blues down in the series and his great State of Origin legacy on the line.

AAP

'Latrell not in our heads': Hunt responds to Joey barb

Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has hit back at Andrew Johns' claims that NSW centre Latrell Mitchell has them rattled ahead of the MCG State of Origin showdown.

AAP

Conditions won't dampen NSW spirits in women's decider

NSW struggled to adapt to wet conditions in the second women's State of Origin match and more rain is forecast on the night of the decider.

AAP

Maroons prop Cotter the 'Little Big Man' of Origin

Queensland's Reuben Cotter is one of the smallest props the Maroons have fielded but his giant heart and motor has him ready to take on behemoth Payne Haas.

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England plan same starting XV for New Zealand opener in drive for consistency

England are keen to name an unchanged starting line-up for the first Test against New Zealand with Marcus Smith set to stay at fly-half

The Guardian - UK

Wales boss Warren Gatland set to finalise tour squad after injury-hit build-up

Gatland is due to name a likely 34-strong group on Monday.

The Independent UK

Charlie Ewels banned for two games after dismissal in England victory over Japan

Saracens’ Nick Isiekwe will replace the Bath second row in Steve Borthwick’s 36-man group.

The Independent UK

Munster gives Dearden faith MCG will be field of dreams

Queensland No.6 Tom Dearden has been leaning on the boundless belief of Cameron Munster ahead of his vital State of Origin assignment at the MCG.

AAP

Warren Gatland hails ‘exceptional’ performance by Wales captain Dewi Lake

Two late South African scores confirmed a 41-13 victory for the Springboks.

The Independent UK

Gloucester-Hartpury seal comeback against Bristol to retain PWR title

Gloucester-Hartpury recovered from a 10-point half-time deficit to defeat Bristol 36-24 and successfully defend the Premiership Women’s Rugby title

The Guardian - UK

Jesse Kriel inspires South Africa to emphatic victory against Wales

Makazole Mapimpi, Bongi Mbonambi and Edwill van der Merwe also scored tries in South Africa’s 41-13 win against Wales in the Twickenham international

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The Independent UK

Makazole Mapimpi inspires relentless Springboks past resilient Wales ahead of Ireland series

Wales 13-41 South Africa: Warren Gatland’s side trailed just 14-13 at half-time, but the world champions powered to victory with 27 unanswered points in the second half

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick warns England must improve discipline to beat All Blacks

Steve Borthwick says England’s discipline will have to improve if they want to beat the All Blacks next month after their victory against Japan

The Independent UK

Japan vs England: Marcus Smith’s breakthrough, a golden wing pair at last and five things we learnt

Japan 17-52 England: An eight-try win was marred by Charlie Ewels’s dismissal late on in Tokyo

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith dazzles as electric England thrash Japan in eight-try rout

Harlequins fly-half takes opportunity to cement his status as Steve Borthwick’s starting No10 before New Zealand series

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The Independent UK

Marcus Smith shines as impressive England thrash Japan despite late sending off

Japan 17-52 England: The hosts were overwhelmed in their first match since Jones’ return to Tokyo

The Guardian - UK

Rejuvenated England run in eight tries to thrash Japan and open tour in style

There was plenty to admire in England’s eight-try flattening of Eddie Jones’s inexperienced Japan side

The Independent UK

It felt like there was someone with me – Brodie Croft on Rob Burrow-style try

It was an emotional night at Headingley.

The Guardian - UK

Japan 17-52 England: rugby union international – as it happened

England score eight tries in an attacking show marred by a red card to get their summer tour off to a bright start.

The Independent UK

Former team-mates lead tributes to ‘inspiration’ Rob Burrow as Leeds host Leigh

As the teams emerged from the tunnel, fans in the East Stand held up blue and yellow placards depicting Burrow’s initials and shirt number.

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith has golden chance to seize England fly-half job but punishing season takes toll

Rugby’s top stars will suffer from unnecessary and damaging burnout with too many games packed into a lengthy schedule

The Independent UK

Aaron Wainwright knows Wales need strength in depth for 2027 World Cup

Uncapped Ellis Bevan, James Ratti, Eddie James and Jacob Beetham are part of Wales’ squad to face South Africa.

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