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  • The England defence coach, Joe El-Abd (right), talks with Dan Tobin, strength and conditioning coach, at the Allianz Stadium.

    England’s new blueprint for defence under El-Abd will build on Jones’ legacy

    The coach will ditch ‘blitz’ from terminology used in camp and want all of Steve Borthwick’s England backroom staff ‘on the same page’
  • Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool B - South Africa v Ireland<br>Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool B - South Africa v Ireland - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - September 23, 2023 Ireland's Johnny Sexton celebrates after the match REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

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    Once at war with the world and himself, Sexton in his own words is revealing

    If you thought you knew the celebrated former Ireland fly-half, it’s time to look a little deeper – this is no leafy lane memoir
  • Michael Cheika of Leicester at Sandy Park.

    ‘It hurts my reputation’: Leicester’s Cheika felt unwanted over ban

    Leicester’s director of rugby Michael Cheika has questioned the decision to suspend him for disrespecting an independent match doctor
  • England record emphatic win against New Zealand in WXV 1: highlights – video

  • England's Jess Breach scores one of her three tries against New Zealand.

    Breach hat-trick fires nine-try England to emphatic win against New Zealand

  • Tobias Elliott attacks for Saracens during the victory against Exeter

    Elliott shines as new-look Saracens extend winning start against Exeter

  • Wallaroos winger Desiree Miller scored a try and was player of the match in the win over South Africa.

    Australia defeat South Africa to set up WXV2 final against Scotland

  • Exeter’s Liv McGoverne and her teammates celebrate scoring the winning points from a late penalty against Harlequins.

    Exeter’s Liv McGoverne floors Quins but absences take shine off PWR victory

    Liv McGoverne kicked the winner as Exeter beat Harlequins 8-7 in the Premiership Women’s Rugby opening match but 31 players were away on international duty
  • Santiago Grondona scores Bristol’s second try in their derby victory over Bath.

    Santiago Grondona’s debut double leads Bristol to blistering win over Bath

    Bristol put in a fiery first-half display led by Santiago Grondona to upset Bath with a 36-26 win at the Recreation Ground
  • Italy women beat wasteful Wales at WXV2 in Cape Town – video

    Italy beat Wales 8-5 in Cape Town to leave the Welsh bottom of the WXV2 table
  • Ollie Sleightholme scores Northampton’s second try.

    Northampton fight back to sink depleted Quins in rollercoaster clash

  • Alex Lozowski prepares to take a kick at goal during his Saracens’ victory over Sale on 28 September

    Alex Lozowski returns after six years in England exile as injuries bite

  • Andy Robinson, rugby union coach and retired player, photographed at Bath Rugby stadium

    Andy Robinson: ‘Yes, there’s been a high-profile sacking or two … but it’s small margins’

  • Poppy Cleall will start the season with Saracens against Trailfinders on Saturday.

    Poppy Cleall on the Premiership: ‘There will be more underdog victories’

  • Leicester Tigers' head coach Michael Cheika

    Leicester unhappy after Cheika handed one-game ban for disrespecting doctor

  • George Ford in action for Sale

    England face injury crisis with Sale’s George Ford set for lengthy layoff

  • Mahonri Schwalger

    Samoa rugby rocked by ‘sexual offences’ allegations against head coach

  • Wallabies jersey on rugby union player

    Partner of Australian diplomat allegedly involved in post-Bledisloe Cup brawl in Wellington

  • A general view of England players during a training session at England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill Park, Bagshot

    Grenfell campaigners urge RFU to rethink using Kingspan in new training facility

  • Michael Cheika in a Leicester Tigers jacket

    Leicester’s Cheika faces disciplinary hearing for alleged row with doctor

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