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The Lions lock forward, who was in France on duty for his club in the Champions Cup, played for his country at Under-20 level and featured in the Prem last season for Sale Sharks ...

Captain George Williams is drawing on the painful memories of the 2022 semi-final loss to Samoa ...

The New Zealand full-back was injured in the second half of their defeat to Australia ...

Few are happy with the competition format or calendar - but, as Harry Latham-Coyle explains, necessary changes may not be imminent ...

Sapin is keen to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup and has included a number of iconic football stadia in the bid but faces competition from Japan and a South American offer led by Argentina ...

Australian-born Ponga scored a sensational try for New Zealand against the country of his birth, despite his underpants being on show, but the Kangaroos ultimately won a thriller 24-22 to kickstart a home World Cup ...

England had their 39-match winning run ended by Canada in Exeter last month ...

Jo Yapp's side will host France in their first fixture ahead of three Tests with New Zealand ...

Currently, only players based in England are eligible for international selection ...

After two hosts pulled out, rugby league has turned to its land of plenty as Australia hosts four tournaments - Harry Latham-Coyle explains why it could prove a pivotal period for the sport ...