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Jamie Hodgson confident Edinburgh will play 'brilliant' but 'smarter' rugby

Edinburgh lock Jamie Hodgson is confident that his team will still play “brilliant” rugby this season.

The National (Scotland)

Lucy Jenkins, tackling machine

A new, standout player for the Black Ferns this year has been making hits and a big splash in provincial rugby for years, writes Adam Julian

Newsroom.co.nz

Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion

Smith has been replaced at full-back by Freddie Steward after he took a series of blows in the last-eight victory over Fiji.

The Independent UK

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South Africa 'inspired' by fans back home to repeat Rugby World Cup triumph, says captain Siya Kolisi

Springboks down as the favourites to defeat England and reach final in Paris

Evening Standard

England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final

Freddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s semi-final against South Africa while George Martin is brought into the pack

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa LIVE: Itoje sends England teammates message and All Blacks v Argentina build up

England have made three changes ahead of facing the Springboks, with a big surprise at second-row

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates as Steve Borthwick names England team to face South Africa

The semi-final matches kick off with Argentina v New Zealand on Friday night

The Independent UK

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Revolutionising the women’s international rugby landscape – what is the WXV?

Organisers hope it will act as a “springboard” for the 2025 World Cup.

The Independent UK

England’s Red Roses head south to spearhead women’s rugby reboot

WXV aims to level up the game and boost standards for the next World Cup as leading nations face off in New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Declan Rice reveals how Rugby World Cup has helped England ‘mentality’ ahead of Euro 2024

The Arsenal midfielder believes a strong mental focus can help the Three Lions meet their high expectations

The Independent UK

Wallaroos look to shut down gun England flanker Packer

Scoring a hat-trick of tries in their last clash, England flanker Marlie Packer is in the sights of the Wallaroos as they open the WXV1 rugby tournament in NZ.

AAP

Premiership-winning five-eighth Widdop retires

Former Melbourne and St George Illawarra five-eighth Gareth Widdop has retired from professional rugby league.

AAP

Declan Rice taking lessons from Rugby World Cup as England eye Euro 2024 glory

Rice, who said he was not the biggest rugby union fan, has been taking on board tips from some of the world’s best.

The Independent UK

Declan Rice roused by rugby epics and feels England can now take final step

Arsenal midfielder says England can learn from winning mentality shown by All Blacks and is basking in the ‘buzz’ about the camp

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

England star Ollie Chessum’s fast rise shows why Championship is in need of nurture

The lock will be a key cog for England in their World Cup semi-final against South Africa

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow: England-South Africa World Cup double will be ‘great spectacle’

The nations go head to head in Mumbai and then Paris at the cricket and rugby World Cups on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland plans to lead Wales at the 2027 World Cup

Wales were knocked out of this World Cup at the quarter-final stage by Argentina.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Booing Owen Farrell? We should be proud of one of our greats

Comment: The skipper may not fit the poster-boy image like Jonny Wilkinson, but his impact on the game is undeniable

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The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup news LIVE: Argentina and New Zealand name line-ups for semi-final clash

The Rugby World Cup semi-finals take place this weekend with England and South Africa completing the final four

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Chief agitator Rassie Erasmus makes move to get into rivals' heads

The mind-games are back, but the masterful Springboks’ chief has so much more in his locker

The Independent UK

Rassie Erasmus predicts entire England team for World Cup semi-final as mind games begin

South Africa director of rugby believes England will make changes from their quarter-final win against Fiji as he soaked up the media spotlight ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Thousands of tickets still available for Rugby World Cup semi-final

Tickets costing around €350 are still available on the official tournament website ahead of both semi-finals

The Guardian - UK

Semi-skilled: England’s last-four World Cup record is cause for hope

Our correspondent, who has covered all of England’s semi-finals, recalls the highs and the one memorable low

The Independent UK

Referee criticised by Dupont chosen for England vs South Africa at Rugby World Cup despite France controversy

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

The Independent UK

Ben O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa despite criticism (cloned)

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

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