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Tuesday, Jul 2

16

South Africa opt for experience as Siya Kolisi returns for first Ireland clash

Rassie Erasmus names 12 of the 15 starters from last year’s Rugby World Cup final for the first Test in Pretoria

15

Wales coach Mike Forshaw warns Australia will be ‘different animal’ to World Cup

Wales arebraced for tough opening encounter against the Wallabies.

10

Joe Marler recalled as England shuffle front row to face All Blacks

Bevan Rodd and Dan Cole are the men to make way for Saturday’s first Test in Dunedin.

06

England recall Joe Marler and Will Stuart to face New Zealand

Coach Steve Borthwick says England ‘want to find out more about ourselves’.

Monday, Jul 1

13

George Furbank says ‘very exciting’ England backline ready to attack All Blacks

The first of two Tests against New Zealand takes place in Dunedin on Saturday.

Ellis Bevan ready for Australia challenge after facing Faf de Klerk on debut

The Cardiff scrum-half relished the challenge posed by the Springboks star.

Friday, Jun 28

16

Jamie George wants his England team-mates to ‘love’ facing the All Blacks

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England have only won two Tests against the All Blacks in New Zealand.

Thursday, Jun 27

13

Michael Cheika out to win ‘biggest trophies’ after taking over at Leicester

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Dan McKellar parted company with the Tigers on Saturday after only one season in charge.

Wednesday, Jun 26

16

Rassie Erasmus makes Siya Kolisi decision as South Africa captain confirmed for Ireland series

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Erasmus had hinted that he might consider a new captain after Kolisi’s move to Racing 92 in France

Tuesday, Jun 25

Women’s Rugby World Cup ticket details released - and where England will play in knockouts

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The final will be played at Twickenham as England host the month-long tournament next year

Monday, Jun 24

20

It means nothing – Mike Catt not interested in South Africa comments on Ireland

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The Springboks camp have accused the Irish of being “arrogant”.

New Saracens signing Fergus Burke reveals international ambitions

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Burke qualifies to play for both England and Scotland

17

Wing Regan Grace handed shock Wales call-up for Australia tour as Warren Gatland names squad

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The rugby league convert is yet to play a competitive professional game in rugby union

15

Rugby League convert Regan Grace gets shock Wales call-up for Australia tour

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Grace has only played two senior games of union for his club Bath.

11

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

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

Sunday, Jun 23

14

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

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

13

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

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

Saturday, Jun 22

20

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

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

18

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

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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

15

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

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

11

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

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

Japan vs England LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Marcus Smith inspires big win in Tokyo

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Japan 17-52 England: Marcus Smith and Henry Slade pulled the strings as the visitors ran in eight tries

Marcus Smith shines as England punish Japan and former head coach Eddie Jones

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Japan were overwhelmed 52-17 in Tokyo in their first match since Jones was placed back in charge.

Friday, Jun 21

20

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

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

17

Talking points as England kick off summer tour against Eddie Jones’ Japan

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The match takes place at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday.

14

Wales skipper Dewi Lake ready for huge challenge against South Africa

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The Ospreys hooker captains his country at Twickenham on Saturday.

12

Ben Youngs believes ‘very good coach’ Eddie Jones has a lot to offer Japan

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Youngs was Jones’ first choice scrum-half for the whole of his seven-year reign as England coach

Ben Youngs says ‘very good coach’ Eddie Jones has a lot to offer Japan

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Youngs was Jones’ first choice scrum-half for the whole of his seven-year reign as England coach.

11

5 talking points as Wales kick off summer Test schedule with South Africa clash

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Wales have lost their last six Tests and are without several key players.

Thursday, Jun 20

18

Wales ‘excited’ by potential of former rugby league star Regan Grace

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The former St Helens player could be part of the Wales squad in Australia.