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Easterby to lead Ireland while Farrell on Lions duty
Simon Easterby will coach Ireland's men's team in the 2025 Six Nations while Andy Farrell takes a sabbatical to coach the British & Irish Lions ahead of their tour to Australia next summer.
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England lay down World Cup marker with statement New Zealand win
England have accepted the fact they will carry extra pressure and responsibility into next year's home World Cup, but if they do go all the way in 12-months' time and win the tournament, fans are in for an epic journey on and off the pitch.
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This Bledisloe might be the most important for the All Blacks in years
They've lost the Freedom Cup. They can't win the Rugby Championship. Imagine if the All Blacks handed over the Bledisloe, too?
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Rugby Championship R5 preview: Lineups, team news, predictions
The Rugby Championship is back after a week's break, with plenty on the line in Argentina and Australia. Keep up to date with all the Round 5 lineups, team news and our predictions here.
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Why brighter Bledisloe days might lie ahead for Australia -- just not this year
The Wallabies had the week off to lick their wounds following a record thumping. But elsewhere in Australian rugby, there were a handful of signs to suggest Australia can one day win back the Bledisloe.
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Hopes are high for a 'greatest rivalry' Boks vs All Blacks series in 2026
Reports suggest that the All Blacks are set for an eight-match tour of South Africa in 2026, featuring three Tests, while the Springboks may be set to tour New Zealand in a return series in 2030, under the banner of "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry".
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The Wallabies played some sublime rugby -- then completely capitulated
Australia scored a sublime short-side try to open up a 17-point lead against the Pumas after half an hour. What followed was an unmitigated and record-setting disaster.
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