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Cook Islands smash South Africa, book World Cup ticket

Cook Islands have booked their spot in a fourth Rugby League World Cup, turning it on to beat South Africa 58-6 in Sydney.

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Freewheeling England shake off the shackles to trump Fiji at their own game

Steve Borthwick’s men were invited to a dance and had all the moves, reacting to a classic try with one of their own

The Guardian - UK

Sione Tuipulotu ‘gutted’ as Scotland fightback not enough to see off New Zealand

The Scots had trailed 17-0 at the interval but pulled level in the second half before the All Blacks sneaked a win.

The Independent UK

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France v South Africa live: 14-man Springboks notch remarkable win in heavyweight grudge match

France 17-32 South Africa: Two years on from a captivating World Cup quarter-final, the Springboks beat Les Bleus once again despite Lood de Jager red card

The Independent UK

Second-gear Kangaroos wow the locals but whitewash may not save Kevin Walters

Australia ‘win hearts and minds’ in England with their approach, but coach Walters needed more than they showed in final Test

The Guardian - UK

Mission accomplished: Kangaroos complete Ashes sweep

Harry Grant and Cameron Munster proved inspirational as Australia wrapped up their three-Test Ashes rugby league whitewash of England at Headingley.

AAP

Scotland 17-25 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – as it happened

The All Blacks resisted a ferocious second-half fightback to maintain their unbeaten record against Scotland

The Guardian - UK

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Scotland v New Zealand live: All Blacks break Scottish hearts with dramatic win in Murrayfield thriller

Scotland 17-25 New Zealand: The Scots came agonisingly close to ending 120 years of hurt against the All Blacks but Damian McKenzie’s late try snatched victory for the visitors

The Independent UK

Joe Marler says he was ‘heartbroken’ after being voted off Celebrity Traitors

The 35-year old was a finalist in the spin-off BBC series, however, he was banished during Thursday’s finale after a shock vote from Nick Mohammed.

Evening Standard

Is England vs Fiji on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch international rugby clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the international clash

The Independent UK

France rugby boss Galthié hails South Africa and plays down World Cup loss

France head coach Fabian Galthié refused to dwell on the 2023 World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa preferring to laud them as the best team on the planet as his players went through their final paces for Saturday's Test match at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup questions loom after missed opportunity for English rugby league

Lack of preparation has hurt Shaun Wane’s side and upturn is unlikely while they are sidelined by club game

The Guardian - UK

Ellis Genge and England channel Fiji frustration ahead of unorthodox autumn challenge

Beaten for the first time by the Pacific Islanders when they last visited Twickenham, England’s stand-in captain has underlined the threat that Fiji will pose

The Independent UK

Celebrity Traitors leaves England rugby team in shock after Joe Marler betrayal

The final of the reality TV smash hit was watched by England rugby stars, who were willing on their former team-mate.

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The Guardian - UK

Welsh rugby is overstretched, underfunded and falling apart again

As Wales prepare to face the Pumas, the only thing uniting anyone is a lack of trust in the WRU to sort the game out

The Independent UK

England rugby players react to Joe Marler’s shock ending on Celebrity Traitors

Former England rugby international Joe Marler made it to the final of Celebrity Traitors

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: champions, challengers, scorers, Ashes and Traitors

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, baseball, cricket, hockey, boxing, tennis and baseball?

The Independent UK

France vs South Africa is a battle of the best — and one factor could give the Springboks the edge

A rematch of a colossal 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final could be the highlight of the rugby year

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The Conversation

The future of rugby league in Australia, NZ and the Pacific is here – and it’s brown

The jerseys might be red or blue, green and gold, or black and white – but rugby league’s future is decidedly brown.

The Independent UK

Winner of Celebrity Traitors revealed after tense series finale

Alan Carr was crowned the winner of Celebrity Traitors in a tense series finale. He was overcome with emotion after he declared: “I am and have always been a traitor. He added: “I’m so sorry, it’s been tearing me apart.” He was comforted by historian David Olusoga and actor Nick…

The Independent UK

Aaron Wainwright says Wales players are not distracted by domestic game crisis

Argentina are the opposition for Steve Tandy’s first game as Wales head coach on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

Reece Walsh lives up to star billing to become toast of English rugby league

Rugby league’s answer to LeBron James has left lasting legacy in Ashes series amid gloom of sport’s future

AAP

Kiwis lead charge in 2025 Golden Boot league award

Rugby league's global governing body has announced 18 players in the running to collect the coveted Golden Boot award, which will have a new winner in 2025.

The Guardian - US

‘What is rugby?’: New film Brothers on Three documents the game at West Point

With unprecedented access to one of the top US college programs, director Sean Mullin uncovers raw stories of love and loss

The Independent UK

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical — and ruled out of Scotland clash

Barrett’s sabbatical means he will miss most of the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season

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