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Just a few months ago, this would have appeared far-fetched; unthinkable even. Owen Farrell at 10 – yes. But Marcus Smith at full-back and Freddie Steward jettisoned – hell no.A foundation stone of the England team in the last two years is…

DAN BIGGAR: I'd love to be Wales' next captain but I'd be delighted for Jac Morgan or Dewi Lake tooWales are preparing for their England clash with a training camp in Turkey Questions are being asked around who will be the next…

Wales are hopeful that Taulupe Faletau can overcome calf injury in time to play a part in the World Cup with the No 8 currently absent from Warren Gatland's training campTaulupe Faletau is absent from Wales' pre-World Cup…

As Australia attempts to find form for tonight's Bledisloe Cup showdown against New Zealand, former NRL and Wallabies legend Mat Rogers reflects on the night he thought he had lost the match for his country.The Wallabies will face New…

Wales' World Cup preparations have gone to another level this week with Warren Gatland's side training in Turkey where temperatures are touching 40 degrees.Head coach Gatland is looking to get his side ready for three warm-up games which…

Wallabies legend Drew Mitchell has pinpointed the two biggest unanswered questions for Australia ahead of the World Cup as Eddie Jones maintains the side can still win the tournament.   The cult hero - now a top commentator with Stan Sport…

Rugby's governing bodies are set to trial new refereeing innovations ahead of the World Cup, implementing a new foul play review officer in hopes of ensuring greater consistencyRugby refs will be able to refer foul play…

England unveil their new Umbro kit ahead of this year's men's World Cup, as Steve Borthwick's men set their sights on going one better than 2019 and winning the tournament for the second timeEngland have released their new kit…

Captain Morgan? He's only won nine Wales caps and was left out the squad a year ago, but with a host of stars absent Warren Gatland could be about to bet it all on JacWarren Gatland will look to his younger stars to captain…

Scotland international Stuart Hogg will NOT be taking part in the rugby World Cup after announcing his retirement from rugby union with immediate effectScotland star Stuart Hogg, 31, has announced his retirement from rugby…