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Thursday, Dec 4

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South Africa rugby star slapped with huge ban after GOUGING Welsh rival’s eye in sickening attack

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SOUTH AFRICA star Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-week ban for a sickening eye gouge. The lock attacked Wales player Alex Mann in the Springboks' 73-0 thrashing or the Dragons at the Principality last weekend. He was deemed to have…

Sunday, Nov 30

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Danny Cipriani made my life hell, left with no explanation & saddled me with debt, reveals star’s ex-wife

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DANNY Cipriani’s ex-wife has lifted the lid on their split — claiming the rugby ace made her life hell, leaving her with no explanation and in debt. In a series of allegations, Victoria Cipriani, 44, also claims he spread lies about her.…

Saturday, Nov 29

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Sickening moment South Africa rugby star GOUGES Wales rival’s eye in worst ever Welsh defeat on home soil

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SOUTH AFRICA rugby star Eben Etzebeth was shown a straight red in the closing minutes of his team's 73-0 win over Wales for eye-gouging Alex Mann. The Springboks were cruising to a rampant win over sorry Wales before the sickening incident…

Friday, Nov 28

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Ex-England rugby star Mark Cueto has driving ban overturned after alleged mix-up

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FORMER England rugby star Mark Cueto had his driving ban overturned after he said his wife had been the one speeding. The 45-year-old received a six-month ban earlier this month after totting up points on his licence. He was handed six…

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England’s heaviest rugby player eats one meal a day after shedding 20 KILOS in huge body transformation

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IT'S tough to look like an absolute unit on a rugby pitch full of them. But South African giant JJ van der Mescht towers above the vast majority of his Northampton Saints team-mates - and tips the scales heavier than all of them. In fact,…

Mike Tindall forced to postpone launch of rugby breakaway after players ‘threatened with 10-YEAR ban’ if they join

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MIKE TINDALL has been forced to postpone the launch of his rugby breakaway. R360 wants the very best in the game to be part of its global series - but the launch date has been pushed back two years until 2028. It comes after the BBC report…

Tuesday, Nov 25

Mike Watkins dead at 73: Tributes pour in for former Wales rugby captain and ‘true Man of Gwent’

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WELSH rugby hero Mike Watkins has sadly died aged 73. The passing of Watkins, who played for Crumlin, Cardiff and Newport RFC, was announced on Tuesday. A Dragons statement read: "Everyone at Dragons RFC is deeply saddened by the passing…

Monday, Nov 24

11

England’s win over Argentina soured as Curry accused of shoving rival coach and telling him to ‘f*** off’ in tunnel row

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ARGENTINA coach Felipe Contepomi accused “bully” Tom Curry of attacking him in the Twickenham tunnel after England held on to complete an autumn clean sweep. Furious Pumas No 8 Santiago Grondona confronted Curry and Henry Pollock at the…

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw: Start time, how to watch, who has qualified, and how does the draw work?

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THE Rugby World Cup is on the horizon once again, as Australia host the tournament in 2027. South Africa will once again defend their world title, having won the tournament back-to-back in 2019 and 2023. Steve Borthwick and England will be…

Sunday, Nov 23

20

England 27 Argentina 23: Steve Borthwick’s side forced to fight to cling on for 11th straight win to end 2025 on a high

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MAX OJOMOH had a dream home debut as England completed an autumn clean sweep. Bath centre Ojomoh, making only his second Red Rose appearance, scored one long-range try and created two more as Steve Borthwick’s side withstood a Pumas…

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England vs Argentina live stream and TV guide: How to watch final Autumn Nations Series test at Twickenham

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ENGLAND face a final Autumn Nations Series test at Twickenham - and are looking to make it a clean sweep! Steve Borthwick's side have picked up wins over Australia, Fiji and New Zealand so far this Autumn Nations Series. Their victory over…

Saturday, Nov 22

18

Who is rugby referee Hollie Davidson?

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WALES take on New Zealand at the Principality in their penultimate clash this Autumn. The All Blacks were aiming for a Grand Slam of victories over the home nations during the Autumn Nations Series, but England’s 33-19 win denied them last…

Wednesday, Nov 19

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Autumn Nations Series 2025: Start time, TV channel, live stream and fixtures

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THE Autumn Nations Series is back for another year of thrilling action in 2025! In a prelude to the Six Nations, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy will all be in action in November. Steve Borthwick's England side came…

England Autumn Nations Series tickets: How to get a seat for clashes against New Zealand, Fiji & more

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ENGLAND return to international test rugby in the Autumn Nations Series this November - and you can be there! Steve Borthwick's side face four gruelling tests against some of the best international sides in rugby, and SunSport has…

Sunday, Nov 16

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England star reveals how he devised Haka response that left New Zealand spinning – but nobody saw Pollock gesture coming

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JAMIE GEORGE cooked up the Haka challenge that sent New Zealand spinning out of their comfort zone. England beat them 33-19 and the hooker insists "this is just the start". The hooker hatched the plan to line up in a loop and confront the…

Saturday, Nov 15

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England 33 New Zealand 19: Red Rose crush All Blacks to make it ten in a row with stunning four-try rugby display

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NOW this England side HAVE made themselves legends. And now Steve Borthwick and his men know they have what it takes to do something really special. Over 120 years, England had only previously beaten New Zealand eight times, not on home…

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Fans can’t believe who Emma Raducanu sat next to during England vs New Zealand rugby clash

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EMMA RADUCANU caught fans off-guard when they noticed who she was sat next to as she watched England rugby's clash with New Zealand. The British tennis icon was in attendance at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium as England attempted to beat the…

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England response to Haka sends rugby fans wild as star is seen LICKING LIPS during New Zealand routine

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HENRY POLLOCK licked his lips while staring down the Haka before England's clash against New Zealand on Saturday. Steve Borthwick's side faced off against the Kiwis at Twickenham in the autumn internationals. But before the game started,…

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What are the Haka lyrics and do New Zealand always sing the same song?

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NEW ZEALAND will be performing their traditional Haka when they take on England today in the Autumn Nations Series. England will look to extend their winning run to 10 when they face the All Blacks at Twickenham. What are the lyrics to the…

England vs New Zealand live stream and TV guide: How to watch HUGE clash from Twickenham

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ENGLAND will look to extend their winning run to 10 games as they welcome the All Blacks to Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side added another win to their 2025 tally with what turned out to be a comfortable 38-18 win over Fiji. England vs…

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Why is Jordie Barrett not playing for New Zealand against England?

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JORDIE BARRETT is set to miss New Zealand's third Autumn Nations Series clash at Twickenham. The All Blacks are set to meet England as both sides look to maintain their 100% Autumn Nations Series records. Steve Borthwick's side have picked…

Tuesday, Nov 11

09

Mick Lane dead at 99: Former Lions star who played in first tour after WW2 dies as tributes pour in

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THE world of rugby is in mourning after former Lions star Mick Lane died at the age of 99. Lane was the oldest surviving member of the British and Irish Lions. He passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 9, in Cork. Wing Lane…

Saturday, Nov 8

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Virgin Media forced to issue embarrassing apology after TV blunder called Wales star a ‘w***e’

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VIRGIN MEDIA was forced to issue an embarrassing apology after branding a Wales rugby star a “w***e.” The bizarre mistake occurred on Virgin Media’s TV service page, which mistakenly described Wales and Scarlets hooker Ryan Elias as…

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England vs Fiji live stream: How to watch HUGE Autumn Nations Series test from Twickenham

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ENGLAND are looking to extend their winning streak to nine against Fiji at Twickenham! Steve Borthwick's side got their Autumn Nations Series campaign underway with a comfortable win over Australia last weekend. The win over the Wallabies…

Why is Antoine Dupont not playing for France in the Autumn Nations Series?

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FRANCE will face three test over the Autumn - welcoming South Africa, Fiji and Australia to Stade de France. Antoine Dupont is at the heart of everything that goes well in the French side - but he has been out of action since March. The…

Wednesday, Nov 5

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Ex-England and British & Irish Lions rugby star Richard Sharp dies aged 87 – as former club pays tribute

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ENGLAND rugby legend Richard Sharp has tragically died at the age of 87. The British & Irish Lions star - who made his England debut in 1960 - sadly passed away on Monday. Tributes have flooded in for the rugby union icon, whose…

Sunday, Nov 2

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Henry Pollock is England’s new pin-up boy who is inspired by Chelsea star Alejandro Garnacho

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HENRY POLLOCK told his brother he could sleep in and miss the first half of England’s autumn opener against Australia. But it was not just sibling Angus who joined the wide-awake club as the bleached-blond bombshell set Twickenham on fire.…

Wednesday, Aug 27

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Friday, Aug 22

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Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Start time, TV channel, live stream & full schedule for blockbuster tournament

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THE Women’s Rugby World Cup is HERE – and is set to take England by storm this summer!

England Women vs USA Women LIVE RESULT: Red Roses DISMANTLE Americans and kickstart World Cup campaign in perfect way

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ENGLAND kick-started their World Cup tournament in the perfect way by thrashing USA at the Stadium of Light!