Teams named for Super Rugby Aupiki's undefeated clash
The undefeated heavyweights have named their respective teams for round three's mighty Super Rugby Aupiki clash.
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Was Dublin drubbing the end of an era or a bump in the road for Ireland?
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Ben Earl: 'Literally half the stuff I do is basically as a 12 anyway'
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Matt Sherratt has a message for Wales on eve of England Test
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Easterby hits back at France's conduct in the wake of Dupont injury
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'Wales v England has a special resonance and can make a mockery of what has gone before’
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Gregor Townsend makes case for 'very good' Six Nations for Scotland
Townsend is heartened by the way his team have performed against the French recently.
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Sevens
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Exeter Chiefs centre Joe Hawkins has signed for the Scarlets ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.
Jack Dempsey blow as Scotland name team to play France
Ahead of the final match of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations, Gregor Townsend has made two changes to his starting XV.
Six changes for Ireland, including the return of Jack Crowley
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England explain changes for Wales, including Tommy Freeman switch
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Two changes for title-chasing France but 7-1 bench tactic retained
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British & Irish Lions
Opinion
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
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206cm ‘world-class lock' re-signs with Super Rugby club and Rugby Australia
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Wallaby Matt Faessler makes big call ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
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'I have my opinion': Ntamack wades into Dupont injury debate
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Wallaby Carlo Tizzano reveals 'beef' he has with likely Lions opponent
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The Rugby Championship
Interview
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Les Bleus will claim their first Guinness Six Nations title in three years if they defeat the Scots at Stade de France.
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