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Australia 26-42 France: Nations Championship rugby union international – as it happened

France blew away the Wallabies with a blistering second-half display at Suncorp Stadium to extend their winless streak

The Guardian - AU

Nsemba watches on as Wigan overturn 12-point deficit to thwart Warrington

Austin Daniel scored his first senior try for Wigan Warriors as they recorded a 30-18 come-from-behind victory over title rivals Warrington Wolves

The Guardian - UK

England return to the north with Borthwick needing to avoid a Mersey meltdown

The team head to Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Fiji needing to avoid a sixth straight defeat, with eyes on debutants Van Rensburg and Caluori

The Guardian - UK

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Scotland captain admits 'quiet confidence' in squad ahead of Springboks test

Sione Tuipulotu believes Scotland have “evolved into the team they wanted to become”

The National (Scotland)

Harry’s wheelchair rugby skills impress as Invictus Games countdown begins

It comes amid rumours his wife and children could join him in the UK this week.

Evening Standard

Wallabies need cool heads and a hard edge against France to stop the gallant losses

Australia’s positive intent and recent honourable defeats won’t help against the world No 4 side – but composure and discipline might

The Guardian - AU

Steve Borthwick sidesteps questions over future if England lose to Fiji

Steve Borthwick said ‘my conversations with the RFU are private’, while the South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg is on the bench

The Guardian - UK

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Capewell's brutal verdict on Maroons' decider display

Second-rower Kurt Capewell has taken Queensland's third State of Origin loss in a row at Suncorp Stadium hard in a raw and honest appraisal of the pain.

AAP

'Show some balls': Daley slams Origin 'hidden agendas'

Laurie Daley has taken a major swipe at the critics of his coaching after NSW claimed a 2-1 State of Origin series win.

AAP

Queensland 12-30 NSW: Blues win State of Origin 2026 in Game 3 – as it happened

New South Wales claim the Origin shield 2-1 after Nathan Cleary stars in commanding game-three victory over Queensland

The Guardian - AU

Lewis Capaldi 'splurges £2,000 on drinks for England fans' at London pub after World Cup win

The Scottish singer, 29, has a history of making kind gestures to fans

Evening Standard

Janse van Rensburg poised to face Fiji as England look to rebound from Boks defeat

The uncapped back Janse van Rensburg is poised for a Nations Championship call-up as England aim to revive on home turf after defeat in South Africa

The Guardian - UK

Battered but not broken Blues look to unleash mayhem in State of Origin decider

But if Queensland pick up where they left off in game two, Billy Slater’s Maroons can condemn NSW to a fourth series loss in five years

The Guardian - AU

Will anyone stop the Springboks completing a Rugby World Cup three-peat?

Door is ajar for South Africa to surpass All Blacks when leading sides converge on Australia next year

The Guardian - UK

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AAP

Origin III will help coach make halfback World Cup call

Sam Walker will have the chance to reiterate his World Cup credentials when he faces off against selection rival Nathan Cleary in the State of Origin decider.

AAP

Don't do it for me, coach tells NSW ahead of decider

Laurie Daley says NSW should not be using criticism of their coach as their primary motivator ahead of the State of Origin decider.

AAP

'A gem': Maroons son of gun a valued Johnny on the spot

Queensland 'Mr Fix-It' Max Plath can plug any hole any time, and his four-time premiership-winning father John has revealed his trade secrets run deep.

AAP

'Sorry for all those comments': Slater clarifies future

Billy Slater says he wants to keep coaching Queensland, clarifying recent comments that cast doubt on his role, as Ben Ikin made the QRL's position clear.

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The Guardian - AU

Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible

The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in Brisbane

AAP

'He's on track': GI backs Maroons star to break record

Queensland legend Greg Inglis is in awe of "lethal" Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow as his own all-time State of Origin try-scoring record is set to be run down.

AAP

'Through a brick wall': how Munster carries the torch

Words of wisdom from Queensland greats will be front of mind for Cameron Munster when he captains the team in a home State of Origin decider for the first time.

The Guardian - UK

Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project

Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving?

Newsroom.co.nz

Super rugby hat-trick hero: ‘Just loving one another is my vibe’

First, the Hurricanes Poua women's super rugby team achieve victory after 840 days, then they beat the champion Blues - with one player scoring thrice.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies were brave and brilliant against Ireland but still miss some key ingredients

If Australia can keep playing with the same amount of ambition, skill and speed they showed in Sydney, they will trouble anyone in the Nations Championship

AAP

'Sweeter Caroline' note awaits Maroons half in decider

Maroons half Sam Walker will be looking to make some sweet music in the State of Origin decider in Brisbane.

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