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World Rugby: New international competition announced in 'significant overhaul'
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Tuesday, 24 October 2023 09:24
World Rugby has announced a new competition starting in 2026 as part of a "significant overhaul" of the men's international calendar.The tournament will be made up of 24 teams, split into two divisions with 12 teams in each, with promotion and relegation starting from 2030.The top division will include the 10 sides from the Six Nations and Rugby Championship, plus…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Rank the top 10 teams in World Cup history
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Monday, 23 October 2023 23:55
Which team is the best ever to take to the field at a Rugby World Cup?BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones has been debating that topic with two World Cup winners - Matt Dawson of England and Bryan Habana of South Africa.Have a read through the contenders and then make your decision at the bottom of this page.New Zealand 1987…
Rugby World Cup 2023 final: Wayne Barnes to referee New Zealand v South Africa
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Monday, 23 October 2023 09:16
England's Wayne Barnes will referee the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday.Barnes, 44, will become the second Englishman to officiate a final after Ed Morrison who took charge in 1995.Karl Dickson and Matthew Carley will be assistant referees, with Tom Foley named television match official.It is the first time in…
Rugby World Cup: Jonny May on 'genius' Steve Borthwick
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Monday, 23 October 2023 10:02
Jonny May believes England are in good hands under coach Steve Borthwick, who the winger has described as a "genius".Borthwick, who took charge in December 2022, guided England to the brink of the Rugby World Cup final in France.They were knocked out by defending champions South Africa despite leading the Springboks for the majority of the semi-final in Paris on…
Wasps plan to move to Kent and want new stadium in county
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Monday, 23 October 2023 08:01
Former Premiership side Wasps are aiming to move to Kent and build a new stadium in the county. It would be a fourth home for Wasps, who spent most of their existence in London before moves to High Wycombe in 2002 and Coventry in 2014. The club are "actively engaged with Sevenoaks District Council to identify a suitable location". A…
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Monday, 23 October 2023 04:58
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Monday, 23 October 2023 03:58
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Sunday, 22 October 2023 15:38
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Sunday, 22 October 2023 11:58
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Sunday, 22 October 2023 08:50
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Sunday, 22 October 2023 06:24
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Sunday, 22 October 2023 06:33
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Sunday, 22 October 2023 04:55
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Saturday, 21 October 2023 23:52
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Saturday, 21 October 2023 08:15
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Saturday, 21 October 2023 16:04
England 15-16 South Africa: Steve Borthwick 'disappointed but immensely proud' after defeat
Saturday, 21 October 2023 16:07
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Saturday, 21 October 2023 07:28
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Friday, 20 October 2023 13:01
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Friday, 20 October 2023 15:33
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Friday, 20 October 2023 05:22
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Friday, 20 October 2023 22:38
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WXV1: England 42-7 Australia - Red Roses make winning start in Wellington
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