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The Guardian - UK

Wounded Wallabies on brink of unwanted 67-year record as French test awaits

Defeat in Paris will complete a rare winless European tour and mean Joe Schmidt’s side finish 2025 as, statistically, the worst ever Wallabies

The Guardian - AU

Would South Africa look enviously at England’s game? Probably not, but the gap is closing

Springboks are the standard-bearers in world rugby but England are improving in all the key areas

The Guardian - UK

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The narrative Ireland can prove wrong by beating the Springboks

Suggestions that Ireland are past their prime could be put, temporarily, to bed if they beat the world champions in Dublin

The Independent UK

Prince William keeps promise to Rob Burrow by officially opening MND centre

Burrow dedicated his final years to raising crucial awareness and funds for treatment and research

The Independent UK

Sam Prendergast retains Ireland fly half role as team revealed for Springboks tussle

RG Snyman is set to win his 50th cap for South Africa in Dublin

The Independent UK

‘You should be so proud’ William tells Rob Burrow’s family at MND centre opening

The Prince of Wales met Burrow’s children, his wife Lindsey, and his rugby team-mate Kevin Sinfield when he opened the new MND centre in Leeds.

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Steve Tandy: Harri Deaves’ journey from roofer to facing All Blacks is inspiring

Wales have made five changes from the side that beat Japan last weekend.

The Independent UK

When is the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw? Date, time, qualified teams and how to watch

Everything you need to know as the draw for the tournament in Australia is made

The Independent UK

Former Rhondda roofer Harri Deaves to make Wales debut against the All Blacks

Flanker Harri Deaves will run out for Wales on Saturday to complete ‘an amazing story’ from club rugby player to international

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m not in costume, these are my real clothes!’ Comic Mike Bubbins on his retro TV success

The former 70s-loving PE teacher has found cult acclaim with his sitcom Mammoth, about a time-travelling 70s PE teacher. The parallels don’t end there, he says, but some things from that era are best left in the past

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick: Elliot Daly will be key for England at 2027 World Cup

Daly starts the final match of the autumn against Argentina on Sunday, his first appearance since the British and Irish Lions tour in July.

The Independent UK

England vs Argentina: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, lineups, team news, h2h, odds today

Steve Borthwick’s in-form side seek to end 2025 on high as Pumas visit Twickenham

Evening Standard

Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change

It will soon be harder for NRL players and other overseas talent to join Japanese Rugby, but the changes won't come in until after R360's planned launch date.

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Samoa scrape past Belgium to qualify for World Cup

Samoa have qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia by a single bonus point after a tense 13-13 draw with Belgium.

Evening Standard

Henry Pollock nominated for prestigious World Rugby award after England breakout

Flanker cracked Lions squad mere months after international debut

The Independent UK

England star Henry Pollock nominated for major global award after stunning year

Pollock could walk away with a prestigious gong after bursting on to the scene in 2025 but the Springboks dominate the main award shortlist

AAP

Wallabies star in running for World Rugby award

Australia's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is one of four finalists in World Rugby's men's breakthrough player of the year, impressing after switching from rugby league.

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The Guardian - UK

Could new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out

There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too

Evening Standard

James Martin shell-shocked after rugby fan 'poos in lift' at his VIP Twickenham suite

The chef, 53, recently raged that London is ‘broken’ after thugs smashed up his car in broad daylight

The Guardian - UK

Untie me! Why big bows are everywhere – feminine, ironic and strangely subversive

They can be garish and ostentatious, or a sign you are softer than you might first appear. From the catwalk to the high street to the big screen to the rugby pitch, you just can’t miss them right now

The Guardian - AU

Dangerous times lie ahead for NRL as latest skirmish with rugby union ramps up

Australian rugby league’s greatest strength is its production line of talent but the R360 competition is threatening to change that

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup winner to spread Christmas cheer at Heathrow Airport with voice

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AAP

Irish first for Wallabies in daunting start to new comp

The Wallabies will launch their debut Nations Championship campaign with a triple-header against Ireland, France and Italy in Australia in July 2026.

The Independent UK

What is the Nations Championship? Rugby’s new-look north vs south competition

The competition has been created to give more meaning to rugby’s Test schedule, with the July internationals and autumn matches revamped

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