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England head coach Steve Borthwick is confident he has the backing of the RFU despite five defeats in a row
Autumn Nations Series 2024 16/11/24 10:07pm

Borthwick bullish despite England's continued slump

England head coach Steve Borthwick says he has the full backing of the RFU's management to help turn around his side's run of poor form in the long term.

Rugby Union 28/09/24 2:28pm

As it happened: SA win Rugby Championship decider as Pumas shown three cards

Recap all the updates from Saturday's Rugby Championship title decider between South Africa and Argentina, live on Sky Sports.

Argentina beat South Africa to keep their slim Rugby Championship title hopes alive
Rugby Union 23/09/24 11:00pm

How Argentina can win the Rugby Championship

How can Argentina claim their first ever Rugby Championship title against back-to-back world champions South Africa?

England are the reigning WXV 1 champions after winning the inaugural title in 2023
Rugby Union 25/09/24 7:40am

WXV returns - all you need to know as England defend title

Everything you need to know as WXV returns for its second season, with England seeking to defend their title.

Argentina celebrated a famous victory over South Africa on Saturday
Rugby Union 22/09/24 7:00am

Argentina stun South Africa to keep title hopes alive

Argentina kept hopes of winning the Rugby Championship alive by edging world champions South Africa 29-28 to delay the Springboks earning their first title since 2019.

Australian rugby remains at an extremely low ebb, while the All Blacks appear a fading force
Rugby Union 11/09/24 6:00am

Australia humiliated and All Blacks in a rut - what's next?

Australian rugby remains at a low ebb after their humiliating defeat to Argentina, and may even have hit rock-bottom, while the All Blacks appear a genuine fading force.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi holds the Freedom Cup after victory over New Zealand in Cape Town
The Rugby Championship 2024 07/09/24 7:13pm

Springboks beat New Zealand to close on Rugby Championship title

South Africa moved on the verge of securing the Rugby Championship trophy after beating New Zealand 18-12 in Cape Town, their fourth successive win over the All Blacks.

Rugby Union 31/08/24 6:48pm

Highlights: South Africa beat All Blacks again after thrilling comeback

Highlights of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand as the Springboks ran out 31-27 winners.

South Africa fought back for a third straight win over the All Blacks
Rugby Union 31/08/24 3:58pm

Springboks fight back against All Blacks to win gripping contest

South Africa cracked New Zealand late to win a gripping contest 31-27 at Ellis Park on Saturday and stay on course to win a first Rugby Championship since 2019.

Joe Schmidt has overseen two poor Australia performances in Rugby Championship defeats to South Africa this month
Rugby Union 17/08/24 8:15am

Erasmus: Schmidt will have Australia competitive for 2025 B&I Lions series

Rassie Erasmus backed Joe Schmidt to make Australia competitive for next year's Test series against the British and Irish Lions

Rugby Union 17/08/24 2:37pm

Highlights: South Africa power past Australia in Perth

Highlights from Australia's Rugby Championship meeting with South Africa.

Aphelele Fassi was among the tries as South Africa beat Australia in the Rugby Championship again
Rugby Union 17/08/24 8:15am

Springboks too strong for Australia again in Perth rain

South Africa maintained their perfect start to the Rugby Championship when they ground out a 30-12 win over Australia in a scrappy Perth contest.

Kurt-Lee Arendse is among those to have been rested by South Africa
The Rugby Championship 2024 14/08/24 7:20am

Erasmus: Springbok changes not 'disrespectful' to Australia

South Africa have made 10 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's Rugby Championship match with Australia, live on Sky Sports.

Argentina celebrate their win over New Zealand in The Rugby Championship
The Rugby Championship 2024 10/08/24 10:45am

Argentina upset All Blacks in Rugby Championship thriller

Argentina stunned New Zealand 38-30 in the sides' Rugby Championship opener in Wellington as they claimed their third win over the All Blacks in four years.

South Africa's Kurt-Lee Arendse (centre) is congratulated by team-mates after scoring a try against Australia in The Rugby Championship (Associated Press)
The Rugby Championship 2024 10/08/24 8:45am

South Africa overpower Australia in Rugby Championship opener

Kurt-Lee Arendse scored two tries as South Africa equalled their biggest win over Australia on their opponents' turf with a 33-7 victory in Brisbane.

Rugby Union 10/08/24 7:55am

Highlights: World champions South Africa thump Australia

Highlights of the Rugby Championship clash between Australia and South Africa.

Officials will be applying some innovative new rules during this weekend's Rugby Championship action
Rugby Union 08/08/24 12:20pm

Innovative new rules trialled as Rugby Championship kicks off on Sky Sports

A bumper weekend of Rugby Championship action begins this weekend, kicking off with Australia vs South Africa as the governing body trials a new rule around red cards.

New Zealand's Caleb Clarke runs during the first half of a test match against Fiji, Friday, July 19, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Rugby Union 20/07/24 9:41am

New Zealand trounce Fiji as Australia defeat Georgia despite wonder try

New Zealand ran in seven tries to trounce Fiji 47-5, Australia overcame Georgia 40-29, while South Africa beat Portugal 64-21.

Ireland celebrate after Ciaran Frawley's last-gasp drop goal defeats South Africa in Durban
Rugby Union 13/07/24 12:47pm

Frawley's heroic drop goal seals famous Ireland win over South Africa

Ciaran Frawley was the hero as his drop goal sailed over to seal a famous 25-24 victory for Ireland over the Springboks at the Kings Park Stadium in Durban.

Ireland's players celebrate after winning their test match against South Africa at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Rugby Union 12/07/24 6:16pm

Ireland edge South Africa with last-ditch drop goal - as it happened

Relive all of the action as Ireland wrapped up their summer tour in South Africa with a dramatic one-point win.

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Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

Features

Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

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