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Top 14 award winner Willis reiterates desire to play Test rugby

Jack Willis, who last played for England at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, retains his award as the best player in France.
Top 14 award winner Willis reiterates desire to play Test rugby

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Top 14 award winner Willis reiterates desire to play Test rugby

Willis lifted the French title in June after victory over Montpellier in the final at the Stade de France [Getty Images]

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Connor out, Lewis in as England name World Cup squad

Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor is left out of England's Rugby League World Cup squad, with Hull KR's Mikey Lewis beating him to a place.

Edwards joins Argentina as defence coach

Defence coach Shaun Edwards joins Argentina's coaching staff on a deal that runs until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Reece Walsh goes public with telling admission as axe set to fall on Broncos superstar

The Brisbane Broncos fullback has enjoyed some rest ahead of the World Cup. Find out more here.

Wafer ruled out of Ireland's South Africa Tests

Influential forward Aoife Wafer is ruled out of Ireland's WXV Global Series trip to South Africa later this month.

How the First Round of 16 Changes Rugby World Cup Betting

One year from now, the Wallabies will run out at Perth Stadium to open the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup. Six weeks later, on 13 November, someone will lift the Webb Ellis Cup at Stadium Australia in Sydney. It will be the biggest men’s World Cup yet. There will be 24 teams instead of 20 […] The post How the First Round of 16 Changes Rugby World Cup Betting appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

This is Australia’s best shot at the Bledisloe Cup in years – but beware an All Blacks side with a ‘point to prove’

BLEDISLOE CUP: High on confidence after beating South Africa, the Wallabies face an injury-hit New Zealand in Auckland in the first of back-to-back Tests

Shaun Edwards to bolster Argentina’s World Cup bid after England stint

Edwards will join Felipe Contepomi’s staff from November

Shaun Edwards’ Argentina move rules out role in Steve Borthwick set-up

Shaun Edwards will join Argentina’s coaching team for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup just weeks after the Rugby Football Union brought him in as a consultant for the Red Roses.

Faletau to start Cardiff comeback against Leinster

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is set to make his first appearance since March in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

In-form Carpenter aims to advance England case by outshining Furbank

In-form Sale full-back Joe Carpenter admits part of him is focused on outshining Harlequins' George Furbank this weekend to advance his case for an England recall.

Ashman & Tuipulotu come into Edinburgh XV at Zebre

State of Origin forward dropped from World Cup squad after playmaker cleared to play

He's played 10 Tests but will miss out

Jarell Quansah claims there is 'more to come' from England after Nations League wins

Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah has opened up on England's UEFA Nations League campaign, as they look to bounce back after a disappointing end to their FIFA World Cup run

Leinster change entire team for homecoming

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen names a completely changed team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship homecoming against Cardiff.

Barrett brothers return as All Blacks make fly-half call for Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia

Damian McKenzie wears No 10 for New Zealand as they host the Wallabies in the first of back-to-back Tests

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