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Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for Autumn Nations Series, including Springbok showdown

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad for the Autumn Nations Series, with captain Caelan Doris returning from injury and several Lions stars included, as Ireland prepare to face New Zealand, Japan, Australia, and lastly the Springboks.

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Bulls unveil new captain, Bok legend Willie le Roux to start

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has wrung the changes ahead of Friday evening's United Rugby Championship fixture against Connacht in Galway, Ireland.

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Rugby powerhouses issue strong statement on R360 competition

Several of the world's biggest rugby unions have banded together to pour cold water on the formation of the proposed R360 league.

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France player handed 12-week ban for biting at Women's Rugby World Cup

France's Axelle Berthoumieu has been ruled out for the rest of the Women's Rugby World Cup after receiving a 12-week suspension for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer in their quarter-final clash.

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Boks within striking distance of No. 1 as Rugby Championship showdown looms

The Springboks climbed to No. 2 in the World Rugby rankings after their 30-22 win over the Wallabies in Cape Town, combined with the All Blacks' upset loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires.

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World Rugby rankings: Springboks hold top spot as All Blacks narrow the gap further

South Africa continue to lead the World Rugby rankings, though New Zealand are narrowing the gap with only 1.06 points between the sides ahead of this weekend's fixtures.

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