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A one-minute hearing brought the club's 152-year existence to an end ...

Ireland will take on Scotland in the pool stage while reigning champions South Africa could meet New Zealand in the quarter-finals ...

Steve Borthwick's side have won 11 matches in a row and are growing in confidence as they enter 2026 ...

The defending champions are hot favourites and are seeking a third triumph in a row ...

The Springboks eye a third successive triumph, with 24 teams set to find out their fate for the largest World Cup ever in Australia in 2027 ...

Saracens 29-36 Bath: Arundell's late try secured a crucial victory for Bath ...

Young full-back Ben Redshaw was at the double for Gloucester as Harlequins struggled at Kingsholm ...

Wales 0-73 South Africa: The Springboks lock was sent off after forcing a thumb towards the eye of Alex Mann at the end of a one-sided victory in Cardiff ...

The veteran second row was shown a straight red card after his thumb made contact with the eye of Alex Mann ...

Can Wales spring an almighty shock against the Springboks?