Henry Pollock proves the key before England cavalry seal victory over Australia
Steve Borthwick’s team secure an eighth successive Test victory against an understrength Wallabies side
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Australia’s Harry Wilson rejects claims Wallabies use illegal breakdown tactics
Borthwick has highlighted entering rucks from the side
Johnny Watterson: Haters gonna hate the next four weeks of intense Test rugby
The outcomes of the November internationals will shape how Ireland fare in the Rugby World Cup draw
Henry Pollock could line up on the wing for England as Steve Borthwick plans to experiment
Head coach may also consider playing Ben Earl at centre as he prepares side for November internationals
Rugby Championship squeezed off 2026 calendar due to All Blacks’ South Africa tour
The southern hemisphere competition will return in 2027
Caelan Doris returns as Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for Autumn Internationals
Ireland to open their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand in Chicago
Ireland’s autumn squad set to have familiar look with some summer springers set for inclusion
Caelan Doris set to make a return although doubts remain over fitness of Joe McCarthy after foot injury picked up on Lions tour
Owen Doyle: Modern lineouts are a nonsense – here’s why they need to change
England’s skill in 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning manoeuvre a far cry from what we see today
All-powerful New Zealand banish brave Australia to 11th straight Bledisloe loss
All Blacks give themselves chance of Rugby Championship success before South Africa game later
Matt Williams: Meet the southern stars set to light up the November Test window against Ireland
The current quality of southern hemisphere rugby makes next month one of Ireland’s most challenging for many years
South Africa make just one change as they look to seal Rugby Championship crown
Loosehead prop Ox Nche returns to the frontrow for Saturday’s game against Argentina at Twickenham
All Blacks hold off Wallabies rally to retain Bledisloe Cup
New Zealand extend Eden Park unbeaten record to 52 games
Rugby Championship has been compelling this year so why tinker with it now?
South Africa and New Zealand’s selfish decision to go it alone will lead to competition hiatus and looks foolish
Joe Schmidt lost his way with Ireland but Australian resurrection shows his improvement as a coach
Australia head coach has put a lifetime of learning into rebuilding the Wallabies and restoring their self-belief
Is Father Time catching up with this legendary generation of Springboks?
Spine of team that won two World Cups is past its best and the next generation have yet to be battle-tested
South Africa go back to basics to beat Australia in Cape Town
Handre Pollard kicks 15 points as Springboks go back to aerial game to secure victory
South Africa ‘itching to get on to the field’ as they look to make up for disappointing defeat to Australia
Rugby Championship previews: Scott Robertson adds extra beef to All Blacks backrow for second Test in Argentina
Matt Williams: The Wallabies have answered insults and pettiness in the only way possible
Joe Schmidt can take a bow after Australia exploited a Springbok vulnerability in a way no other team has been able to
Joe Schmidt puts family first once again in coaching career
The Wallabies head coach is set to leave the job to spend more time with family in New Zealand
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson expects beaten South Africa to revert to ‘DNA’
Australia rallied from 22 points down to beat the Springboks at Ellis Park for the first time in over 60 years
Wallabies break South Africa’s aura of invincibility in win that asks: is Australian rugby back?
Joe Schmidt’s side earned a first win in Johannesburg since 1963 on Saturday
Australia fight back to stun South Africa with bonus-point win at Ellis Park
Wallabies show form from last two Lions Tests to beat Springboks in Rugby Championship
Springboks’ new approach is great news for the game of rugby
Encounter with Springboks at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, will be daunting task for Joe Schmidt’s squad
Rugby Championship: TV details, fixtures and team news for southern hemisphere competition
New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina take part over two months
Jac Morgan’s pivotal Lions moment reignites jackling debate in rugby
Some people consider it sacrosanct but has World Rugby extended too much latitude to the jackler or ‘stealer’?
Matt Williams: Never mind the naysayers, the Lions tour of Australia was a big success
This Lions tour is subject to a false narrative, but the numbers don’t lie
Australian rugby could be off life-support thanks to Wallabies’ Test win over Lions
‘Genial’ Joe Schmidt did the impossible by building a squad able to compete against the Tourists in first place
Nic White puts Australia retirement on hold to answer SOS for South Africa tour
Tom Lynagh ruled out of the two Tests in South Africa after his failed HIA
Dan Sheehan’s father Barry reflects on Lions tour: ‘What more could you want for your child?’
Australia was an outstanding host for series that saw men come of age in front of their parents
Gordon D’Arcy: Far from a letdown, Lions’ defeat in third Test added texture to a compelling story
Expectations of a whitewash were unrealistic, as Australia proved either side of Sydney storms
Wallabies can take heart from Lions series for litmus Tests against South Africa
Inspired by Will Skelton, Australia are fit and full of fire after smashing the Lions in Sydney and rediscovering their mojo
Lions had special moments but lacked consistency needed to be ranked among greats
Andy Farrell’s team deserve place in history after a 2-1 series win but return from Australia nursing nagging regrets
Andy Farrell in ‘very strong position’ to be Lions coach in 2029
Lions favour continuity and winning series impressed CEO Ben Calveley
Wallabies fight back to deny the Lions series whitewash
Lions vs Australia second-half was delayed by lightning in Sydney
Ireland to play Australia and New Zealand next summer as part of new Nations Championship
Ireland to take part in inaugural Nations Championship in summer 2026
Ringrose’s big call and questionable officiating: Five things we learned from the Lions’ tour of Australia
Questionable officiating; Garry Ringrose’s right call; and a new lease of life for Australian rugby
‘We’ll be having a reunion here in 12 years’ time’: Tadhg Beirne marks bittersweet end to ‘incredible journey’ Down Under
Andy Farrell doesn’t rule out leading the Lions for tour to New Zealand
Steely-eyed Lions look determined to complete series whitewash against downtrodden Wallabies
Andy Farrell shows continuing intend to leave Australia undefeated
Matt Williams: Lions’ incessant moaning has helped Australian rugby but it’s hard to see a home win in Sydney
Officiating errors have denied us the drama of a series decider in the third Test
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: James Ryan v Will Skelton
The Irishman is likely to be party to a plan to reduce the influence of the La Rochelle giant
Wallabies are finding it hard to move on as Lions look to make history
As an organisation the Lions will not be remembered with much affection in Australia, but the players have been a credit to their sport
Joe Schmidt confirms Australia’s Carlo Tizzano received online abuse after second Lions Test
Flanker will not play in third Test with Wallabies coach saying ‘it’s better that he sits this one out’
Dan Sheehan on the Lions tour so far: ‘I’ve enjoyed absolutely every second of it’
Irish hooker praises environment created by Andy Farrell
Gordon D’Arcy: Australia got it all wrong by relying on two players to carry the team
Lions’ class came to the fore when it mattered most, but they were also aided by the Wallabies
Lions team news: Tadhg Furlong likely to start again as big Irish contingent expected for third Test
Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen back in contention after injuries but Garry Ringrose heading home
‘The incident’ a mere footnote from epic Test that pushed the Lions one step closer to immortality
Former players who predicted Wallabies would be walloped should have shown Joe Schmidt more respect
Owen Doyle: Why Jac Morgan’s clear out of Carlo Tizzano was not obvious foul play
No consistency in refereeing between the two hemispheres is causing problems
Lions land in Sydney with sore heads as Australia continue to fume over MCG endgame
Australian media take up the case as Lions celebrate late into the night in Melbourne
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt unhappy at match officials over Jac Morgan clearout
Andy Farrell believes Welsh flanker executed ‘a brilliant clearout’ on Carlo Tizzano
Lions 29 Australia 26 FT: Hugo Keenan wins second Test for the tourists at the death - as it happened
Lions clinch series after coming back from 18 points down in second Test
Hugo Keenan’s last-minute try secures series win for Lions after epic tussle with Australia
Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Beirne among the other try scorers as Lions battle back from 18 points down
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