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Who is Joe El-Abd? England appoint Steve Borthwick’s former flatmate as new defence coach

El-Abd appears set to replace Felix Jones after the Irishman’s shock resignation from Borthwick’s staff

The Independent UK

Dan Biggar: ‘I quite enjoyed taking flak and proving people wrong the next week’

The former Wales fly-half tells Donald McRae about breaking the mould to survive in the No 10 jersey and life by the beach in Toulon

The Guardian - UK

England set to appoint El-Abd as defence coach after Jones’s resignation

The RFU are close to agreeing terms for the Oyonnax head coach and the 44-old-year will begin his new role in the November Tests if a deal is signed

The Guardian - UK

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Gregor Townsend to undertake fundraising climbing challenge in tribute to Tom Smith

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is set to undertake a gruelling fundraising climbing challenge in memory of former teammate, Tom Smith.

The National (Scotland)

Eben Etzebeth to break Springboks cap record as Manie Libbok backed at fly half after costly miss

Etzebeth will surpass fellow lock Victor Matfield as the most-capped South African player

The Independent UK

Dupont still on top as French rugby's 2024 player of the year

French rugby's poster boy Antoine Dupont has followed his sevens gold medal at the Olympics by winning the Top 14's player of the year award for a third time.

Radio France Internationale

England prop Ellis Genge commits long-term future to Bristol

The loosehead prop re-joined his boyhood club from Leicester in 2022

The Independent UK

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Rugby Championship permutations: What do South Africa and Argentina need in final round to win title?

The Pumas’ dramatic win over the Springboks on the penultimate weekend kept them in the hunt

The Independent UK

French rugby’s healthy second tier reveals failings across the Channel

The prospect of ‘doing a Vannes’ in England could bring a much-needed feelgood factor back to the Premiership

The Guardian - UK

Behind Newcastle's quiet bid to host Rugby World Cup

Here's what we know.

Newcastle Herald

Wallabies get plenty right but blow golden chance to end Bledisloe Cup misery

A poor start cost Joe Schmidt’s team against the All Blacks and the coach now enters a crucial second phase of his reign as Australia’s saviour

The Guardian - AU

George Ford proves the difference in narrow victory for Sale against Harlequins

The Premiership new season kicked off this weekend, but it was an attritional affair in Salford

The Independent UK

Melbourne's Katoa switches Wallabies dream for league

Eli Katoa says he wanted to play for the Wallabies rather than the Melbourne Storm but took a chance on rugby league to support his family back in Tonga.

AAP

Argentina shock South Africa to keep Rugby Championship alive by slimest of margins

Argentina 29-28 South Africa: The defeat means the Springboks must win their last match to lift the trophy

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Onyeama-Christie’s double gives Saracens opening win at Gloucester

Rotimi Segun, Ivan van Zyl and Tobias Elliott also scored tries in Saracens’ 35-26 victory against Gloucester in the Premiership

The Guardian - UK

Tommy Reffell snatches comeback win for 14-man Leicester at Exeter

Leicester kicked off Michael Cheika’s reign as coach with a 17-14 win at Exeter despite Solomone Kata’s red card

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies fall narrowly short of All Blacks amid brave Bledisloe Cup comeback

New Zealand hold off Australia for a 31-28 win at Accor Stadium as James Slipper comes off bench for record-breaking 140th Test cap

The Guardian - UK

WSL kick-off is timely reminder grassroots must keep growing in women’s game

The surge in participation requires the game to keep pace in providing suitable and welcoming environments for women and girls

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The Guardian - AU

Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies 28-31 All Blacks – as it happened

New Zealand hang on to retain the Bledisloe Cup despite Australia launching a stirring second-half comeback at Accor Stadium

Tom’s Guide

Argentina vs South Africa live streams: How to watch Rugby Championship 2024 online, Erasmus rings the changes

Argentina vs South Africa live streams for round five of the Rugby Championship. Here's how to watch Argentina vs South Africa online, wherever you are and for free.

The Guardian - UK

Ben Spencer inspires Bath’s fast start to get revenge over champions Saints

Ben Spencer was one of five Bath tryscorers in a statement 38-16 opening win for last term’s runners-up over champions Northampton

Tom’s Guide

Australia vs New Zealand live streams 2024: How to watch the Rugby Championship match online, Bledisloe rivalries renewed

Australia vs New Zealand live streams in the penultimate round of The Rugby Championship. Here's how to watch Australia vs New Zealand online, wherever you are and for free.

The Independent UK

The Premiership fly-half aiming to win an England spot this season

One star has huge dreams ahead of the new Premiership season

The Guardian - UK

Premiership rugby 2024-25: complete club-by-club guide to the season

After five different winners in as many seasons, Bath are fancied to become the sixth by dethroning Northampton

The Guardian - AU

‘I feel every one of my Tests’: James Slipper on the long and winding road to Wallabies record

Veteran prop has stood tall during a generation of decline and overcome his own battles to become Australia’s most capped player

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