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Saturday, Jul 6

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South Africa 27-20 Ireland: first rugby union Test – as it happened

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The Springboks’ bench won a penalty try at the death to settle a thrilling contest between two true heavyweights

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Australia 25-16 Wales: rugby union international – as it happened

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A case of mission accomplished for Joe Schmidt, who got his tenure as Wallabies head coach off to a winning start

Rugby Union Daily

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On the whistle reflections as the All Blacks edge out England.

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New Zealand 16-15 England: first rugby union Test – as it happened

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A one point loss in Dunedin leaves England with tough task to level the series.

Australia thrash Fijiana 64-5 in women’s rugby union Test

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4th minute: Good phase play from the Wallaroos but Leilani Nathan’s attempt to scoot down the blindside is brought to a quick end by a fierce tackle from Atelaite Buna. Australia retain possession though and go right. They win a frree kick…

Friday, Jul 5

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Rugby Union Daily

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Chris chats to Ollie Lawrence and Scott Barrett ahead of the first Test in New Zealand.

Rugby was once New Zealand’s religion, but the country is turning agnostic

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Rugby union has frequently been compared to a religion in New Zealand that permeates the entire population of five million, from the old lady pontificating on who the All Blacks’ third-choice scrum-half should be to the taxi driver giving…

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England bring Joe Marler and Will Stuart into starting XV for first Test against New Zealand | Rugby Union News

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Joe Marler and Will Stuart have been selected to start in England’s front row for the first Test against New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday, live on Sky Sports. Props Marler and Stuart are the only changes to the side that beat Japan 52-17…

Thursday, Jul 4

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Rugby union is not about to collapse, despite what the NRL keeps telling us

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A new era starts under new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt on Saturday against Wales.

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South Africa vs Ireland: Rassie Erasmus names 12 World Cup final starters to face tourists in first Test | Rugby Union News

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Rassie Erasmus has named 12 starters from the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in South Africa’s team to play Ireland in the first of two highly anticipated home Tests at Loftus Stadium on Saturday. Only full-back Willie le Roux, No 8 Kwagga…

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Rugby Union Daily

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This episode is all about the All Blacks as Scott Robertson announces his first team.

Wednesday, Jul 3

18

Rugby union star George Ford set to make rugby league move at 35 years of age

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RUGBY union star George Ford is set to make a move to rugby league when he hits 35 years of age. That’s according to his...

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Jack Rowell, former England and Bath rugby union head coach, dies aged 87

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Steve Borthwick has led tributes to the former England and Bath head coach Jack Rowell after his death at the age of 87. Rowell coached England from 1994 to 1997, overseeing 21 victories in 29 Tests and reaching the 1995 World Cup semi…

What 'superstar' Regan Grace needs to learn in rugby union

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The former rugby league star is looking to impress after switching codes.

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Rugby Union Daily

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Chris, Tom and GRO battle time zones and technical issues as the Nations pod returns.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Rugby Union Daily

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Chris is in the England hotel as Steve Borthwick names his team for the first Test.

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Nawaqanitawase, Gordon set for early rugby exit

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The Sydney Roosters are expected to get their hands on rugby union convert Mark Nawaqanitawase early, but have ruled out rushing him into NRL action.

Monday, Jul 1

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Scottish Rugby admit '35 jobs potentially at risk'

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Scottish Rugby have revealed that 35 jobs are at risk at the union as they undergo a financial 'reset' due to losses sustained in recent seasons.

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Meet R&A’s New CEO Mark Darbon: His Personal Life, Rugby Legacy & Other Details Explored

There is a new integral name in the golf community! Mark Darbon has gained fame for being a prominent influence over one of England’s leading rugby union clubs. However, as the man enters the golf world as the new Chief Executive Officer…

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Rugby Union Daily

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Chris, Danny & Ashy preview a bumper summer with Jamie George and Nick Tompkins.