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Springboks
Warren Gatland doubles down on Wales job but public support in short supply
Coach prepared to resign if ‘in the best interests of Welsh rugby’ but adamant that exit is not required
Warren Gatland makes four changes to Wales starting team for South Africa clash
Gatland’s side face a huge task as they try and avoid going a full calendar year without a Test win for the first time since 1937
Springboks select Hendrikse brothers as halfback pairing against Wales
Loose forward Cameron Hanekom could make his debut off the bench against a Welsh side for whom he is also eligible to play
England’s losing streak continues with defeat to South Africa
Steve Borthwick’s side remain without a win in the Autumn Nations Series
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus expects aerial attack from struggling England
Test rerun of World Cup semi-final set to make for a compelling encounter between rivals
England target revival against old foe South Africa after successive defeats
Home side signals intention to stick with blitz defensive system but also take game to the Springboks
South Africa run in four tries as world champions prove too strong for Scotland
Wales stumble to 10th straight Test defeat as Fiji emerge triumphant in Cardiff
Sizing up four southern hemisphere giants before rugby’s Autumn Nations Series
New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina will all be in action in Europe throughout November
RG Snyman recalled to Springboks squad for November tour
Leinster lock is one of four Rugby World Cup winners brought back into the squad by Rassie Erasmus for games against Scotland, England and Wales
Painting RG Snyman into the role of villain is plain daft
Rarely can the presence of one player have prompted so much intrigue in the rich history of Leinster v Munster battles
Matt Williams: Leinster’s defensive system is failing – Ireland must avoid same mistakes in November battles
If Ireland adopt same defensive system, New Zealand and Argentina will carve that failing rushing defensive system apart
Ireland sitting ahead of Springboks shows rugby world rankings are ‘a load of nonsense’
Deep down, the fiercely competitive Rassie Erasmus will be peeved at the Boks’ world ranking
It’s time to give serial winners South Africa the credit they deserve
Odds on an unprecedented third straight World Cup are tumbling given the Boks’ remarkable big-game mentality
Wallabies make gains but need wins to capitalise on golden decade ahead
Joe Schmidt has overseen progress since taking the reins but no one at Rugby Australia HQ will be grinning until its teams start winning
South Africa put Argentina to the sword to secure Rugby Championship crown
Aphelele Fassi and Pieter-Steph du Toit score two tries each as Springboks dominate decider
Eben Etzebeth set to become most capped Springbok in title decider against Argentina
Etzebeth is preparing to play in his 128th Test in Nelspruit and will overtake former secondrow colleague Victor Matfield
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi urges continued improvement after Springboks win
Contepomi has led side to Rugby Championship wins over their three rivals for the first time in a single year
Matt Williams: Talk of fading All Blacks is disrespectful and ridiculous
In advance of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash, claims that New Zealand are a spent rugby force could not have come at a worse time for Australia
Thaakir Abrahams: ‘What Cheslin Kolbe has done is open doors for players like me’
Munster player may be small in size but has the ability to make a big impact
Matt Williams: Rugby’s failure to remain tech-savvy is a blight on the sport
Ball-tracking is just one technology that could help referees and TMOs get key calls right
South Africa inflict more pain on New Zealand with tight win in Cape Town
Siya Kolisi and Malcolm Marx scored tries as South Africa recorded a fourth win in a row over the All Blacks
Beauden Barrett dropped for New Zealand, South Africa ring the changes
South Africa have made seven changes from the side that beat the All Blacks last weekend
Springboks leave it late before edging All Blacks
South Africa’s Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was the difference, contributing 16 points for the home side
Matt Williams: Springboks’ swagger only likely to galvanise New Zealand
Rugby has a way of cutting down the tallest of poppies and the All Blacks have a score to settle with South Africa following the World Cup final defeat
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth a doubt for All Blacks clash in Johannesburg
South Africa have a number of injuries in the forwards, including Lood de Jager, Franco Mostert, Jean Kleyn and RG Snyman
Springboks welcome back experienced cohort ahead of home Tests against New Zealand
Return of experienced quintet including prop Steven Kitshoff and number eight Jasper Wiese a boost for South Africa while RG Snyman also likely to be fit for Johannesburg clash against New Zealand
South Africa roll over Australia in Perth rain for second win
Australia fared better in the physical contest than last week but rarely threatened Springboks try line
Wallabies face true test of rediscovered mettle against heavy-hitters South Africa
Australia have made a bright start to coach Joe Schmidt’s reign but will learn more about their standing in two Tests against the Springboks
View from South Africa: Ireland show how a drop can go a long way
Ciarán Frawley's brilliantly executed pair of pot shots secured Ireland victory and the player a place in Irish rugby history
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s second Test victory over the Springboks can prove an important springboard
Ireland finished on a high and if ever there was a case for the inclusion of more club players, Ciarán Frawley and James Osborne are it
Rugby union power rankings: Ireland top after epic win over world champions
Australia show great improvement under Joe Schmidt, as England impress
Gerry Thornley: Ireland win in South Africa a reminder that Andy Farrell is a true original
Ireland’s victory over Springboks in Durban after a long season was fitting reward for an authentic coach
Owen Doyle: Brutal and compelling Test was great to watch – but who’d want to play it?
South Africa v Ireland: In their reimagining of the game, it’s very doubtful that this is what World Rugby have in mind
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