Paul O’Connell says “fantastic coach” Joe Schmidt’s influence is still evident within the Ireland squad ahead of Saturday’s reunion at Aviva Stadium.

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney received a pay rise of over £400,000 even though the governing body announced a record operating loss of £37.9m.

Jacob Stockdale, Tadhg Furlong, Ryan Baird and Jamie Osborne are ruled out of Ireland’s final autumn international against Australia on Saturday.

The Welsh Rugby Union officially begins its search for the next Wales women head coach following Ioan Cunningham’s departure.

Rugby Football Union chief Bill Sweeney is paid a significant bonus despite unprecedented losses of £37.9m to June 2024.

The Wallabies have received an update surrounding the fitness of star recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii ahead of their Spring Tour clash with Ireland this weekend in Dublin.

England wing Tommy Freeman has revealed his stunning behind-the-back pass to step up George Furbank’s try against Japan came about in training leading up to Sunday’s victory.

Wales full-back Liam Williams leaves Japanese side Kubota Spears ahead of an expected move back to the UK.

Eddie Jones made light of Danny Cares allegations and joked about bringing out his own book to discuss them; England had lost five matches in a row, including three Autumn Nations fixtures against South Africa, Australia and New Zealand until the win against Japan

Australia’s dreams of a historic Grand Slam triumph 40 years in the making have been shattered at the hands of Scotland magician Finn Russell and his side’s defensive tenacity.

Wales flanker James Botham backs head coach Warren Gatland to halt their record losing run.

The legendary New Zealand scrum half bowed out alongside Sam Cane, with the two World Cup winners set to head to Japan to continue their club careers.

Springboks out to pile more pressure on Warren Gatland in Cardiff after historic losing run

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: When I saw the England team for Japan, I was a bit underwhelmed. I’d have liked to have seen a few more new faces given a chance.

Amid the backdrop of a brain injury lawsuit by former players against rugby’s governing bodies, Curry’s quick recovery has raised questions about an issue that could define the sport’s future

The Pacific Islanders are eyeing an upset at the Aviva Stadium.

Brave Blossoms not concerned as former England coach misses online pre-game press conference through illness

Gatland’s side host the world champion Springboks looking to bring an unlikely end to the nation’s record losing run

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he is “confident” Sam Prendergast can handle his first Test start after naming the Leinster fly-half in his team to face Fiji.

Eddie Jones returns to Twickenham as the Brave Blossoms attempt to pile more pressure on Steve Borthwick

New Zealand’s former captain Sam Cane and scrumhalf TJ Perenara will get the chance to play for the All Blacks for a final time after being picked on Thursday in the matchday squad to face Italy at the weekend.

Wales are on the brink of going an entire calendar year without a win as they welcome the world champion Springboks to Cardiff

Full fixture list for the 2025 season to be revealed on Thursday at 8am; watch every game from the 2025 Betfred Super League season live on Sky Sports from February

Japan’s players say former England coach Eddie Jones’ turbocharged gameplan is beginning to emerge on the pitch.

Ireland internationals Iain Henderson and Rob Herring sign contract extensions with Ulster.

Scotland legend Donna Kennedy is one of five players that will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame this weekend.

Ireland’s Jamie Osborne says the side must be wary of opponents who “can create something out of nothing” when they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

ALEX BYWATER: Head coach Gatland is clinging to his position after presiding over the worst losing run in the history of a proud nation. It stands at 11 Tests.

England centre Ollie Lawrence says former boss Eddie Jones’ criticism made him raise his game to meet the demands of Test rugby.

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is expected to see his first action of the autumn series against Fiji at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

‘Unfortunately that’s part of our world.’

Maro Itoje says playing for England is the priority for him and his international team-mates amid reports of a rebel league that would prevent him playing Test rugby if he joined.

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Having drawn level with Brian O’Driscoll on 133 Ireland caps last weekend, Cian Healy’s record-setting career has been one characterised by resilience.

The bookmakers have given an indication about who will be favourite to take over should Warren Gatland leave

CHRIS FOY – WORLD OF RUGBY: As the autumn ordeal has gone on, a new take on England’s plight has begun to form. Maybe this is just their ceiling. Maybe they are not a global force any more.

The bonanza of rugby league is heading back to Newcastle next year after a brief spell away at Leeds United

Wales continue their autumn programme on Sunday when they face Australia in Cardiff aiming to avoid a 11th consecutive international defeat.

England’s errors are undermining a team of ambition and promise and show little sign of shifting in a desperately disappointing autumn

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: Moffett was in charge of the Welsh Rugby Union in the build-up to the 2003 World Cup – the last time a Wales team suffered 10 straight Test defeats.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: But this was the worst result of the lot this November. England were naïve. This was a game they should have won.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell calls on his side to show improved composure throughout the remainder of their autumn campaign after carving out a 22-19 win over Argentina.

Former Rugby Australia boss Hamish McLennan has revealed how close he came to signing NRL star Angus Crichton – and he backs Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to captain the Wallabies someday.

Scotland scored nine tries – including a record-equalling effort for Darcy Graham – as they beat Portugal 59-21 at Murrayfield and teenager Freddy Douglas became their youngest player since 1963.

Ireland 22-19 Argentina: Andy Farrell’s men bounced back from defeat to New Zealand with a tight win against the Pumas

England full-back Freddie Steward is relishing his return to the side against South Africa and says new laws intended to create more contestable kicks “are brilliant for the game”.

Cross-code sensation Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been given some surprise respite after his ‘whirlwind’ start to life as a winning Wallaby by being asked to warm the bench for the Test against Wales

The gap between England and South Africa is usually narrower than expectations, but Steve Borthwick’s side must raise their game again.

Springboks head to Twickenham looking to pile more misery on Steve Borthwick’s side after back-to-back frustrating losses

Stafford McDowall is determined to make the most of his chance to lead Scotland against Portugal on Saturday, and says captaining his country is something that may never come along again.