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Wales announce autumn international fixtures: Dates and ticket prices as All Blacks and Wallabies return to Cardiff

Wales have confirmed four autumn matches, with New Zealand and Australia among the teams coming to the Welsh capital

Wales Online

South Africa rugby stars De Klerk and De Jager to leave Sale

London (AFP) - English Premiership club Sale confirmed on Tuesday that Rugby World Cup winners Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager will be leaving at the end of the season.

AFP

Rugby World Cups in 2027, 2029, chance to revitalise game in Australia, Alan Gilpin says

World Rugby hopes Australian rugby will return to the position of strength it once enjoyed, if the nation hosts the men's and women's Rugby World Cups in 2027 and 2029.

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Australia set to host 2029 women's rugby World Cup after men in 2027

Sydney (AFP) - Australia was Monday named as preferred candidate to host the women's 2029 rugby World Cup, setting it up to go back-to-back with the men's tournament in 2027.

AFP

Australia preferred host for 2029 WRWC

Australia has been named World Rugby's preferred host of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2029, two years after it will host the men's edition.

AAP

Forgotten England star Danny Care calls for Eddie Jones change after Six Nations misery

Harlequins stalwart and former England regular Danny Care believes revolution is needed if England are to trouble the world's finest at next year's Rugby World Cup

Daily Mirror

Rugby evening headlines as World Cup hit by eligibility probe and Brian Moore's call for women to play men sparks reaction

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Wales Online

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USA on course to be named Rugby World Cup host for 2031 and 2033

World Rugby chief and US bid executives price bid at half-a-billion dollars and say Biden White House will express support

The Guardian - US

Unrepentant Folau targets Rugby World Cup return with Tonga

Tokyo (AFP) - Controversial Israel Folau is "definitely interested" in playing for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup and has "no regrets" over the homophobic comments that ended his Wallabies career.

AFP

Wayne Pivac claims 'everyone will be happy' if Wales succeed at Rugby World Cup despite shock Italy defeat

The Wales head coach is focusing on the "big picture" instead of dwelling on Wales becoming the first team to lose to Italy in the Six Nations for seven years

Wales Online

Cardiff is bidding to host Euro 2028 football matches at the Principality Stadium

Council bosses said it could rival the time Wales hosted the Rugby World Cup in 1999

Wales Online

Sexton hopes to go out on a high at 2023 World Cup

Dublin (AFP) - Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he hopes to go out on "a high, not a whimper" after he signed a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Tuesday.

AFP

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton signs contract extension through to 2023 Rugby World Cup

Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton was due to see his contract expire in the summer, but the Ireland's skipper's participation at next year's Rugby World Cup is now guaranteed

Daily Mirror

Sexton commits to Ireland till 2023 World Cup: IRFU

Dublin (AFP) - Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has ended any debate about his future by signing a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Tuesday.

AFP

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Irish Mirror

IRFU CEO Kevin Potts heralds 'new dawn' for women's game as recommendations published

Kevin Potts has apologised to player representatives, however the full report into Ireland's failure to qualify for the Rugby World Cup is not disclosed for legal reasons

The Guardian - US

USA Rugby World Cup bid attracts bipartisan support in Congress

Republicans and Democrats call on Joe Biden and federal agencies to support hosting men’s and women’s events

Daily Mirror

Ex-England lock George Kruis explains shock retirement at 32 and post-career plans

This year will be George Kruis' last as a professional rugby player, with the ex-England and Saracens lock retiring to end any hope of a comeback in time for the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Evening Standard

John Mitchell faces England reunion at 2023 World Cup after appointment as Japan’s new defence coach

John Mitchell faces a reunion with England at next year’s men’s Rugby World Cup after agreeing to become Japan’s new defence coach.

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Wales Online

Jonathan Davies' emotional letter for Rob Howley after his world collapsed

Davies had a close relationship with Howley and was there for him when his career was blown apart at the 2019 Rugby World Cup

Daily Mirror

Australia's 'Tongan Thor' "not joking" about $1m contract future - “Show me the money”

Fan favourite Taniela 'Tonga Thor' Tupou is among Australia's most valuable rising stars, but the Queensland Reds prop is seeking a major salary boost if he's to remain in Super Rugby

Daily Mirror

World Cup winner Lewis Moody tips "brilliant" Tom Curry to captain England at Six Nations

Owen Farrell's injury-enforced absence has urged England boss Eddie Jones to shuffle his deck for the Six Nations, and 2003 Rugby World Cup-winner Lewis Moody has backed Tom Curry for the captaincy

Daily Mirror

Test rugby's greatest comebacks as George Ford returns to England fold for Six Nations

George Ford will be included in an England squad for the first time in almost a year, hoping to became the latest star to reclaim his Test career following a prolonged absence

AFP

Vermeulen opens Ulster account as Clermont reach last 16

Paris (AFP) - South Africa's Rugby World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen scored his first Ulster try as the Irish province beat Clermont 34-31 on Saturday to finish second in Pool A of the European Champions Cup.

AFP

Vermeulen opens Ulster account, leaving Clermont staring at Champions Cup abyss

Paris (AFP) - South African Rugby World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen scored his first Ulster try as the Irish province left Clermont at risk of missing out on the European Champions Cup last 16 with a 34-31 win on Saturday.

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