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Billy Vunipola faces off with Duane Vermeulen

Vunipola returns to tour Down Under

Eddie Jones has named a 36-man squad for England’s upcoming three-Test series against the Wallabies, which includes a return for experienced forward Billy Vunipola.

No Beale, Hodge as Rennie readies Wallabies

Dave Rennie says the three-Test clash against England would be the biggest challenge of his tenure as he named an expanded Wallabies squad missing two key veterans but with uncapped former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu.

South Africa's Muller du Plessis receives medical attention during match 32 on day two of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 29, 2022.

Blitzboks miss opportunity to seal Sevens Series title

The race for the Sevens Series title will go to down to the final tournament in Los Angeles after the Blitzboks let a 17-point lead slip in the London Sevens cup quarter-final against Australia on Sunday.

USA fans cheer on the team before the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between the United States and Tonga at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka on October 13, 2019. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

World Cup to go Down Under, party in the USA

World Rugby have officially confirmed that Australia and the USA will host the two men’s World Cup tournaments in 2027 and 2031 respectively.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Alapati Leiua of Bristol Bears is tackled by Owen Farrell and Nick Tompkins of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Saracens and Bristol Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 26, 2022 in London, England.

Barnes: Serial offender Farrell a ‘liability’ for England

Former British & Irish Lions and England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says Owen Farrell’s tackle technique could put England in deep trouble during their upcoming Test series against Australia.

epa09501264 Springboks player Lukhanyo Am in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Fans urge Boks to stay in Rugby Champs

An SARugbymag.co.za poll has confirmed that fans want the Springboks to turn down the lure of the Six Nations and remain loyal to the Rugby Championship.

Boks to face All Blacks in two home Tests

SA Rugby has confirmed the Springboks’ home schedule for the year, with Jacques Nienaber’s men set to hosts Wales in a three-Test series in July, before welcoming the All Blacks and Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August and September.

Slipper signs on for Wallabies’ 2023 RWC campaign

Wallaby prop James Slipper has signed a contract extension through to the end of 2023, giving him the chance of appearing at his fourth World Cup, Rugby Australia said Tuesday.

Blitzboks power to Spain final

The Blitzboks continued their ruthless unbeaten streak with a victory over Australia in the Malaga sevens semi-final putting them through to the gold medal match.