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Ireland chasing southern-hemisphere hat-trick against Australia

Ireland will complete a clean sweep of southern-hemisphere giants in a calendar year if they beat Australia in Dublin

The Guardian - UK

Death threats prompt RFU to demand further action taken against Erasmus

English rugby chiefs wrote an angry letter to their South Africa counterparts after referee Wayne Barnes and his family suffered a torrent of abuse

The Guardian - UK

Today's rugby news as Shane defends Alun Wyn Jones and England 'to risk haka backlash'

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South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus to miss England clash due to ban for social media posts

England will face South Africa free of Rassie Erasmus' influence after the Springboks director of rugby was served a two-game suspension in relation to tweets critiquing referee decisions

Daily Mirror

Rassie Erasmus given two-match ban for social media posts

World Rugby has issued the sanction that prevents Erasmus from taking part in Saturday’s clash with Italy and the climax to the Springboks’ European tour against England

Irish Mirror

Rassie Erasmus suspended by World Rugby again over social media rants

South Africa’s director of rugby has been handed a two-match ban after posts appearing to criticise referee Wayne Barnes

The Guardian - UK

Tonight's rugby news as Rassie Erasmus banned again after controversial tweets and Pivac identifies Wales problem position

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Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus hit with two-match ban after latest Twitter rant

RASSIE ERASMUS's use of social media has landed him in hot water once again, with the South African director of rugby receiving a two-match ban from World Rugby in an unprecedented move.

Irish Independent

Erasmus needs to be reined in over referee criticism: Gatland

London (AFP) - South African rugby authorities should have a word in Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus's ear and tell him to stop criticising match referees, says former Wales head coach Warren Gatland.

AFP

Warren Gatland slams 'indefensible' behaviour of South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus

Former Wales head coach Warren Gatland has criticised South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus for his habit of critiquing refereeing decisions against his side via social media

Daily Mirror

Springbok chief Erasmus insists latest tweets not aimed at referees

London (AFP) - Rassie Erasmus has insisted his latest controversial tweets highlighting decisions going against South Africa are not a fresh attack on referees, as former top official Nigel Owens slammed the Springbok supremo's conduct.

AFP

Rassie Erasmus has become a figure of embarrassment with his paranoid Twitter crusade

Once again, South Africa's director of rugby took to Twitter to post sarcastic tweets about an official's performance

Wales Online

Ireland v Fiji: How Ireland’s attack, defence and bench performed in Saturday’s win

A very frustrating day, with Ireland dominating possession and territory while spending lengthy spells in the Fiji ’22, yet coughing up opportunities and leaving with five tries.

Irish Independent

Marseille pre-Rugby World Cup experience 'great' despite loss for Willemse's Boks

Marseille (AFP) - South Africa fly-half Damian Willemse said it was "great" to experience a sold-out Marseille crowd on Saturday before next year's Rugby World Cup despite the 30-26 loss to France.

AFP

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France beat Boks but not yet ready for tag of Rugby World Cup favourites

The French, who will host next year's World Cup, claimed their twelfth straight victory on Saturday, edging the world champion Springboks 30-26 in a dour, physical and frequently brutal clash in which both sides had men sent off. France open the global competition next September with a match against the…

AFP

'Too early' to call France as Rugby World Cup favourites says Ramos

Marseille (AFP) - France full-back Thomas Ramos said it was "too early" to claim his side were favourites for next year's Rugby World Cup after Saturday’s win over holders South Africa in Marseille.

Wales Online

Sunday rugby news as Pivac reveals plans for his Wales team selection against Georgia and Dupont sent off in France thriller

The latest rugby stories on another busy weekend of autumn internationals

Irish Independent

France dig deep to beat world champions South Africa in epic encounter

France threw away a 13-0 lead against world champion South Africa then rallied to win a brutal encounter 30-26 on Saturday and complete a sweep of the southern hemisphere giants in the past year.

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AFP

Galthie's France 'on right path' to Rugby World Cup with South Africa win

Marseille (AFP) - France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Saturday his side "are on the right path" for next year's Rugby World Cup after edging Webb Ellis trophy holders South Africa 30-26 in Marseille.

AFP

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker with South Africa win

Marseille (AFP) - France edged South Africa 30-26 in the Autumn Nations Series in Marseille on Saturday after both sides had leading players shown red cards for dangerous play.

The Independent UK

France vs South Africa LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Les Bleus snatch thrilling win from remarkable Test

France 30-26 South Africa: Les Bleus snatched victory as both teams had a man sent off in an incredible Test match

AFP

Concussed Springbok Wiese replaced by Smith for France Test

Paris (AFP) - Springboks No.8 Jasper Wiese has been ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test due to concussion and replaced by Kwagga Smith, South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Friday.

AFP

Springboks' concussed Wiese replaced by Smith for France Test

Paris (AFP) - Springboks No.8 Jasper Wiese has been ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test due to concussion and has been replaced by Kwagga Smith, South African Rugby's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Friday.

The Independent UK

Ireland vs Fiji: Key talking points ahead of autumn international

Rugby’s top-ranked nation will look to back up last weekend’s win over world champions South Africa

Irish Independent

No cheap caps and opportunity for O’Brien – Ireland versus Fiji talking points

Ireland continue their autumn campaign against Fiji after retaining their status as rugby’s top-ranked nation with last weekend’s 19-16 win over world champions South Africa.

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