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Red Roses to host New Zealand at Twickenham
England will host world champions New Zealand on September 14 ahead of October's WXV1 tournament, England rugby announced on Thursday.
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Rugby
France-based players eligible for Lions selection
Andy Farrell will be able to pick players based in France for the tour of Australia in 2025, the new British & Irish Lions head coach has said.
Rugby
Toulouse beat La Rochelle again to win 21st French title
Toulouse claimed their 21st French title with a comprehensive 18-8 victory against La Rochelle in a disappointing Top 14 final on Friday.
Rugby
Stade Francais: COVID-19 caused lung lesions
French Top 14 club Stade Francais has cancelled a preseason match because some players have developed lesions on their lungs after contracting COVID-19 and need an extra week to recuperate.
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Racing 92 sack second-row Nakarawa
Racing 92 have sacked Fiji international Leone Nakarawa after the player returned to the club late following the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Rugby
Bok exodus continues with Pollard to France
South African Super Rugby side the Bulls have confirmed the departure of Springboks flyhalf Handre Pollard for French Top 14 side Montpellier, but will welcome back the experienced Morne Steyn.
Rugby
Du Plessis eager to atone for past disappointment
The disappointment of last year's Top 14 final drives Bismarck du Plessis to make right what he sees as a big regret in his career.
Rugby
Goosen faces lengthy spell on the sidelines
The former Springboks flyhalf fractured his right ankle and will be out for a minimum of 12 weeks just months after his controversial return to French rugby at Montpellier.
NRL
Radradra signs new French rugby deal
Former Parramatta fan favourite Semi Radradra has shown no signs of returning to the NRL after signing a fresh deal with another French rugby team.
Rugby
Johan Goosen to come out of retirement?
Johan Goosen may come out of retirement after Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad said there is a '30% chance' that the former Springbok will play for the French club next season.
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Lambie completes Racing 92 switch subject to medical
South Africa flyhalf Pat Lambie will join French Top 14 side Racing 92 from 1 November, subject to passing a medical, the Parisian club confirmed on Tuesday.
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Top 14: Clermont edge out Toulon
Anthony Tuitavake was sent off as Racing 92 lost 23-19 at Agen in the Top 14.
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France recall Plisson for Boks Tests
France head coach Guy Noves has recalled Stade Francais fly-half Jules Plisson for their summer Tests against the Springboks, while four players could make their debut in South Africa.
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Montpellier release six players after Racing loss
Montpellier have released six players from their contracts, including former Springbok No. 8 Pierre Spies.
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Habana: Springboks will still lose talent under new rule
The change to eligibility rules will not necessarily halt the player drain in South African rugby as Bryan Habana believes there are a number of factors tempting the country's best talent abroad.
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Meet the man who chose rugby over 'American dream' of the NFL draft
Washington Huskies linebacker Psalm Wooching was set to be drafted this week, but instead he has just returned from a trial at Top 14 side Pau. He tells Tom Hamilton his remarkable story.
Rugby League
Semi to quit NRL after this season: Eels
Parramatta winger Semi Radradra has agreed to a two-year deal to join French rugby club Toulon and will quit the NRL at the end of the season.
Rugby
Toulon announce signing of NRL star Radradra
Toulon have announced the signing of National Rugby League star Semi Radradra ahead of next season.
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Top 14 Wrap: La Rochelle keep the pressure on Clermont
La Rochelle climb into Clermont's buffer in the Top 14 standings as Zack Holmes kicks 20 points in 25-19 win over Toulouse.
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Bordeaux impress as Clermont and Toulouse leave it late
Bordeaux score four tries in 37-19 win over Stade Francais while Clermont and Toulouse record one point wins in Round 10 of the Top 14.
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Top 14: Montpellier put pressure on Clermont, Toulon win big
A Ben Botica penalty three minutes into stoppage time saw Montpellier record a 12-11 victory over La Rochelle.
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VOTE: Champions Cup player of the weekend
Wasps fought back to secure a draw at Toulouse, Munster began their campaign after an emotional week, Connacht went to the top of Pool Two and Saracens continued to impress.
Rugby
Top 14 roundup: Racing 92 defeat Toulon
Lyon claimed their second triumph of the Top 14 campaign on Saturday as they got the better of Toulouse, winning 25-20 at Matmut Stadium.
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