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New Zealand vs England: Fin Baxter handed maiden start as All Blacks also forced into change

Harlequins prop replaces Joe Marler, who has been ruled out of Eden Park rematch with a foot injury

Evening Standard

New Zealand stick with settled side for second England Test as All Blacks return to Eden Park fortress

New Zealand have not been beaten at Eden Park in Auckland since 1994

The Independent UK

Gatland Demands More Disciplined Wales In Second Australia Test

Wales coach Warren Gatland Thursday demanded more discipline in the second Test against Australia with a resurgent Wallabies expected to "go up another level" in Melbourne this weekend.

International Business Times

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Steve Borthwick claims pressure is on All Blacks after making single change to England side for second Test

Fin Baxter replaces the injured Joe Marler in the only alteration to England’s starting side

The Independent UK

Fin Baxter called into starting XV as England look to snap All Blacks’ 30-year streak

Prop to replace injured Joe Marler against New Zealand on Saturday, with Finlay Christie to start for the hosts in the Test at Eden Park

The Guardian - AU

NZ Rugby’s big test: can it select the right boardroom players for the modern game?

As the All Blacks’ bruising first encounter with England last weekend showed, rugby is not a game for the faint-hearted. The same can apply off the field as well.

The Conversation

French Rugby Players' Alleged Rape Victim Suffered 'Fierce' Violence: Lawyer

The Argentine woman accusing two French national rugby players of rape suffered "fierce" violence at the hands of her assailants, sustaining multiple injuries, her lawyer told AFP on Wednesday.

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Argentine Woman Raped And Beaten By French Rugby Players: Lawyer

The lawyer of an Argentine woman who has accused two French international rugby players of rape said her client was savagely beaten and locked in a hotel room during an incident that the men claim was consensual.

International Business Times

No fresh injury worries for Ireland ahead of Saturday’s clash with South Africa

All 35 members of Andy Farrell’s squad trained on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

‘I was resuscitated three times’: England’s Andrew Strawbridge on the horror of sepsis

Win or lose at Eden Park on Saturday, skills coach’s most fervent wish is for his life-threatening ordeal to improve medical procedures

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations considers Saturday-only revamp to boost rugby’s pulling power

All future men’s Six Nations fixtures could be staged on Saturdays as rugby union officials seek to enhance the championship’s pulling power.

The Guardian - UK

It is ‘non-negotiable’ that Wales win second Test in Australia – Owen Watkin

Wales are aiming to bounce back from their Sydney defeat in the second Test.

The Independent UK

Sexual assault allegations overshadow France's rugby Test against Uruguay

France rugby boss Fabien Galthié admitted his touring squad had been traumatised by the arrest of Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou after they were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel following the team's match against Argentina.

Radio France Internationale

Martin Hannan: International victories bode well as Scotland build strength in depth

Any weekend in which Scotland’s men at full international level and at the under 20 age grade both notch easy wins has to be celebrated because…

The National (Scotland)

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The Guardian - UK

Jack Rowell obituary

Businessman and visionary rugby coach at Bath who went on to have a turbulent time running the England national team

The Guardian - UK

‘Right place at right time’: Cunningham-South happy with England switch

Flanker back in the land of his upbringing has no regrets over England move – even if the fast food is not as good

The Independent UK

Ireland will not dwell on South Africa frustrations – Ronan Kelleher

The Springboks won the opening Test 27-20.

The Independent UK

Wales sweating on Aaron Wainwright leg injury for second Test against Australia

The Wales number eight produced an outstanding display in the first Test defeat in Sydney.

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Radio France Internationale

Two France rugby players held in Argentina over alleged sexual assault

Police in Argentina were on Tuesday questioning France rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou over allegations of a sexual assault on a woman.

The Independent UK

New Zealand to provide shot clock for second Test after Damian McKenzie error

McKenzie’s failure to kick within the permitted 60 seconds gave England the chance to launch one last attack.

International Business Times

Two France Rugby Players Detained Over Alleged Argentine Sex Assault

Two members of the French national rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on Monday following an allegation of sexual assault, a justice official in Mendoza province told AFP. Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who featured in France's 28-13 Test victory over Argentina on Saturday, were detained in…

The Guardian - UK

Felix Jones determined England defence will keep blitzing All Blacks

Felix Jones, the Irish coach in charge of England’s defensive structure, is wary of the All Blacks’ skills but saw progress despite the first Test defeat

The Independent UK

Alex Coles insists England believe they can beat New Zealand after narrow loss

Steve Borthwick’s men opened the series with a spirited 16-15 defeat in Dunedin.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland says Wales have got to stay ‘in the arm-wrestle’ amid losing run

Wales have not won a Test since beating World Cup rivals Georgia last year.

Radio France Internationale

French rugby chiefs suspend World Cup star Jaminet after racist remark in video

France full-back Melvyn Jaminet was on Monday facing an end to his international career after a video surfaced of him making a racist remark.

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