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No complaints from Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt over England 'advantage'

No complaints from Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt over England 'advantage'

Joe Schmidt is refusing to complain about 'unfair' odds being stacked against his Wallabies in the Twickenham Test with England, despite being deprived of the chance to field some top players

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England accuse Australia of illegal play at the breakdown before crunch Test

England accuse Australia of illegal play at the breakdown before crunch Test

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England v Australia talking points: Borthwick’s statement and marked man Pollock

England v Australia talking points: Borthwick’s statement and marked man Pollock

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No complaints from Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt over England 'advantage'

No complaints from Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt over England 'advantage'

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Autumn Internationals: England seek ‘Bazball’ inspiration ahead of Australia Test

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Autumn Internationals: England seek ‘Bazball’ inspiration ahead of Australia Test

about 12 hours ago

Scotland winger Graham is backing a Red Bull revolution at Newcastle as star insists major investment can only be a good thing for rugby

Scotland winger Graham is backing a Red Bull revolution at Newcastle as star insists major investment can only be a good thing for rugby

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England turn to cricket counterparts for tips in bid to strike Australia blow ahead of Ashes

England turn to cricket counterparts for tips in bid to strike Australia blow ahead of Ashes

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England plotting downfall of Australia after meeting architects of ‘Bazball’

England plotting downfall of Australia after meeting architects of ‘Bazball’

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Gary Hetherington's five-word verdict perfectly sums up glorious Leeds Rhinos reign

Gary Hetherington's five-word verdict perfectly sums up glorious Leeds Rhinos reign

about 18 hours ago

Maro Itoje shares pride in cousin Andre Harriman-Annous after he made his Arsenal debut in Carabao Cup win over Brighton as surprise family connection comes to light - and the advice the England captain gave him before first team bow

Maro Itoje shares pride in cousin Andre Harriman-Annous after he made his Arsenal debut in Carabao Cup win over Brighton as surprise family connection comes to light - and the advice the England captain gave him before first team bow

about 18 hours ago

Sir Clive Woodward answers YOUR questions on the autumn internationals: Which England players have most to prove? How would you improve Twickenham? Why can't Marcus Smith get a game? And which stars should we watch out for?

Sir Clive Woodward answers YOUR questions on the autumn internationals: Which England players have most to prove? How would you improve Twickenham? Why can't Marcus Smith get a game? And which stars should we watch out for?

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Steve Borthwick's England plots Australia domination following meeting with cricket coach Brendan McCullum ahead of autumn internationals and Ashes

Steve Borthwick's England plots Australia domination following meeting with cricket coach Brendan McCullum ahead of autumn internationals and Ashes

about 18 hours ago

Henry Pollock, Carter Gordon and 10 other international rugby players to watch in November

Henry Pollock, Carter Gordon and 10 other international rugby players to watch in November

about 19 hours ago

Caelan Doris in ‘great nick’ to return from the bench for Ireland – Andy Farrell

Caelan Doris in ‘great nick’ to return from the bench for Ireland – Andy Farrell

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Jack Crowley wins Ireland fly-half battle and Calean Doris returns for All Blacks test

Jack Crowley wins Ireland fly-half battle and Calean Doris returns for All Blacks test

about 21 hours ago

Liam McConnell to make Scotland debut as Stafford McDowall captains heavily-rotated side for USA

Liam McConnell to make Scotland debut as Stafford McDowall captains heavily-rotated side for USA

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Tane Edmed starts at fly half as Australia reveal team for England clash

Tane Edmed starts at fly half as Australia reveal team for England clash

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The Joe Marler I've known and loved for years - and what he could do next after Traitors starring role: How he embarrassed me over a Japanese hot spring, the night we cuddled piglets in Tokyo, why he owns a Bane mask... and his talent for TV

The Joe Marler I've known and loved for years - and what he could do next after Traitors starring role: How he embarrassed me over a Japanese hot spring, the night we cuddled piglets in Tokyo, why he owns a Bane mask... and his talent for TV

Fraser Dingwall backs Tommy Freeman to thrive in England centre role

Fraser Dingwall backs Tommy Freeman to thrive in England centre role

Louis Rees-Zammit looks forward to Wales return but says training feels ‘weird’

Louis Rees-Zammit looks forward to Wales return but says training feels ‘weird’

England star FREDDIE STEWARD reveals his box of tricks that made him the king of the air: His new technique, the Aussie Rules star he copies, Arsene Wenger's psychologist and the all-important trigger word that sees him soar to win 'game of chess'

England star FREDDIE STEWARD reveals his box of tricks that made him the king of the air: His new technique, the Aussie Rules star he copies, Arsene Wenger's psychologist and the all-important trigger word that sees him soar to win 'game of chess'

Scotland’s new defence coach Lee Radford impressed by what he has seen so far

Scotland’s new defence coach Lee Radford impressed by what he has seen so far

Why Henry Pollock could feature on the wing for England this autumn

Why Henry Pollock could feature on the wing for England this autumn

DAN BIGGAR: Here's the major clue Steve Borthwick has revealed about his England gameplan this autumn by picking George Ford over Fin Smith at fly-half - and the 'giant' attacking strategy it unlocks

DAN BIGGAR: Here's the major clue Steve Borthwick has revealed about his England gameplan this autumn by picking George Ford over Fin Smith at fly-half - and the 'giant' attacking strategy it unlocks

Springboks hand debut to promising prop as Cheslin Kolbe given new role for Japan clash

Springboks hand debut to promising prop as Cheslin Kolbe given new role for Japan clash

George Ford to return as England fly-half for Australia Test as Marcus Smith dropped

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George Ford to return as England fly-half for Australia Test as Marcus Smith dropped

Wales captain Jac Morgan declares love for Ospreys amid uncertain club future

Wales captain Jac Morgan declares love for Ospreys amid uncertain club future

Tommy Freeman starts in new position as England name team for Australia test

Tommy Freeman starts in new position as England name team for Australia test

George Ford handed No 10 shirt for England's autumn opener against Australia - with Tommy Freeman to start at centre in team that includes Guy Pepper and Sam Underhill

George Ford handed No 10 shirt for England's autumn opener against Australia - with Tommy Freeman to start at centre in team that includes Guy Pepper and Sam Underhill

George Ford wins England fly-half battle against Fin Smith for Australia clash

George Ford wins England fly-half battle against Fin Smith for Australia clash

Callum Sheedy interview: My Bristol team-mates warned me not to return to the 'chaos' in Wales but I couldn't wait to get back - here's why I'm adamant that we can win Six Nations and Grand Slams again

Callum Sheedy interview: My Bristol team-mates warned me not to return to the 'chaos' in Wales but I couldn't wait to get back - here's why I'm adamant that we can win Six Nations and Grand Slams again

Growing up in Cheshire, I'd support Scotland but all mates would be backing England. I got a bit of stick but fought my corner! Scotland star Ewan Ashman on his rugby roots

Growing up in Cheshire, I'd support Scotland but all mates would be backing England. I got a bit of stick but fought my corner! Scotland star Ewan Ashman on his rugby roots

Alex Mitchell backs Tommy Freeman to make seamless transition to outside centre

Alex Mitchell backs Tommy Freeman to make seamless transition to outside centre

Luke Cowan-Dickie admits he feared he would never join England’s 50-cap club

Luke Cowan-Dickie admits he feared he would never join England’s 50-cap club

Darcy Graham is taking both fame and fortune in his stride... even if the fickle hand of fate sometimes gets in the way!

Darcy Graham is taking both fame and fortune in his stride... even if the fickle hand of fate sometimes gets in the way!

JAMIE GEORGE reveals his one last England ambition, why he's lost so much weight, how he feels about losing the captaincy to Maro Itoje and the reason he's 'shocked' by the 'freakish' Noah Caluori

JAMIE GEORGE reveals his one last England ambition, why he's lost so much weight, how he feels about losing the captaincy to Maro Itoje and the reason he's 'shocked' by the 'freakish' Noah Caluori

‘I hate the term hybrid’: How Ben Earl is embracing the future with England

‘I hate the term hybrid’: How Ben Earl is embracing the future with England

Lewis Moody set for emotional Twickenham return for England v Australia after MND diagnosis

Lewis Moody set for emotional Twickenham return for England v Australia after MND diagnosis

Lewis Moody to make emotional Twickenham return at England against Australia after MND diagnosis as Wales suffer Taulupe Faletau blow

Lewis Moody to make emotional Twickenham return at England against Australia after MND diagnosis as Wales suffer Taulupe Faletau blow

Noah Caluori named in England squad for Quilter Nations Series

Noah Caluori named in England squad for Quilter Nations Series

STEVE BORTHWICK meets SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's battle plan to win the World Cup, the two things head coach wants from his team this autumn and the letter that stunned Sir Clive

STEVE BORTHWICK meets SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's battle plan to win the World Cup, the two things head coach wants from his team this autumn and the letter that stunned Sir Clive

Australia get one over on Eddie Jones with rain-soaked Japan win

Australia get one over on Eddie Jones with rain-soaked Japan win

Kate Middleton's Rugby League message ahead of England's historic Wembley clash

Kate Middleton's Rugby League message ahead of England's historic Wembley clash

'I don't accept it's a mess at all': The afternoon that plunged Welsh rugby into yet more carnage - a farcical press conference, more questions than answers and two men somehow clinging to their jobs

'I don't accept it's a mess at all': The afternoon that plunged Welsh rugby into yet more carnage - a farcical press conference, more questions than answers and two men somehow clinging to their jobs

Bath rising star GUY PEPPER on becoming England's Richie McCaw, being 'a nuisance', the childhood adversity he had to overcome and how Finn Russell is helping to take him to a new level

Bath rising star GUY PEPPER on becoming England's Richie McCaw, being 'a nuisance', the childhood adversity he had to overcome and how Finn Russell is helping to take him to a new level

Wales Rugby set to confirm plans to cut ONE team from 2028 after fierce backlash - with Ospreys and Scarlets at risk of the chop

Wales Rugby set to confirm plans to cut ONE team from 2028 after fierce backlash - with Ospreys and Scarlets at risk of the chop

Springbok rugby star slapped with nine-week ban for grabbing his opponent by the GENITALS

Springbok rugby star slapped with nine-week ban for grabbing his opponent by the GENITALS

Byron McGuigan to retain coaching role at Sale after joining England staff

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Byron McGuigan to retain coaching role at Sale after joining England staff

Wales head coach Steve Tandy vows not to ignore 'elephant in the room' and discuss his country's ongoing rugby upheaval ahead of first campaign

Wales head coach Steve Tandy vows not to ignore 'elephant in the room' and discuss his country's ongoing rugby upheaval ahead of first campaign

England head coach Steve Borthwick completes his back-room staff for autumn series - as former Scotland international joins as coach

England head coach Steve Borthwick completes his back-room staff for autumn series - as former Scotland international joins as coach

RUGBY CONFIDENTIAL: Inside the battle to sign Wales star Tomos Williams, R360 makes biggest step yet in signing up stars and has TV deal lined up... and the massive new financial incentive they're offering

RUGBY CONFIDENTIAL: Inside the battle to sign Wales star Tomos Williams, R360 makes biggest step yet in signing up stars and has TV deal lined up... and the massive new financial incentive they're offering

'There's no arrogance, he just gets on and does it': Inside the rise of England's new star Emeka Ilione - the 'super-strength' that caught Steve Borthwick's eye and the key area where he dominates his rivals

'There's no arrogance, he just gets on and does it': Inside the rise of England's new star Emeka Ilione - the 'super-strength' that caught Steve Borthwick's eye and the key area where he dominates his rivals

Wales boss Steve Tandy wants players to talk about turmoil facing domestic game

Wales boss Steve Tandy wants players to talk about turmoil facing domestic game

AD FEATURE: Your Ultimate Guide to the Autumn Internationals is on sale now

AD FEATURE: Your Ultimate Guide to the Autumn Internationals is on sale now

Louis Rees-Zammit welcomed back to Wales fold as ‘special athlete’

Louis Rees-Zammit welcomed back to Wales fold as ‘special athlete’

Gregor Townsend vehemently defends controversial second job with Red Bull

Gregor Townsend vehemently defends controversial second job with Red Bull

Scotland head coach Townsend remains defiant over Red Bull role and insists he will 'step back' if it starts to affect the national team

Scotland head coach Townsend remains defiant over Red Bull role and insists he will 'step back' if it starts to affect the national team

Louis Rees-Zammit and Rhys Carre return to Wales duty as new coach Steve Tandy names first squad for crunch November campaign

Louis Rees-Zammit and Rhys Carre return to Wales duty as new coach Steve Tandy names first squad for crunch November campaign

Whether Townsend likes it or not, his Red Bull role and Scotland's fortunes are inextricably linked... and fizzing fans will want him canned if national team fall short in upcoming Tests

Whether Townsend likes it or not, his Red Bull role and Scotland's fortunes are inextricably linked... and fizzing fans will want him canned if national team fall short in upcoming Tests

Louis Rees-Zammit returns after two-year absence in Steve Tandy’s first Wales squad

Louis Rees-Zammit returns after two-year absence in Steve Tandy’s first Wales squad

Exiled rugby player Israel Folau makes surprise Wallabies re-appearance despite blasting Rugby Australia chiefs for British and Irish Lions snub

Exiled rugby player Israel Folau makes surprise Wallabies re-appearance despite blasting Rugby Australia chiefs for British and Irish Lions snub