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Kolisi, Pollard return as Springboks look to level NZ Test series

Siya Kolisi is in line to return as captain with Handre Pollard in at fly-half for South Africa's must-win second Test against New Zealand on Saturday

Spain book blockbuster semi-final with France after more Merino heroics

Spain booked a blockbuster semi-final meeting with France after beating Belgium 2-1 thanks to last-gasp specialist Mikel Merino in Los Angeles.

Australia win series after feisty draw with Argentina

Australia won their series against Argentina after the second Test finished in a 28-28 draw on Saturday night.

Hearn takes aim at 'terrible' salary cap restricting 'future of rugby' Pollock

Eddie Hearn believes Henry Pollock has the superstar status to awaken the sleeping giant that is rugby union, but insists the England and Lions flanke

Papers: England set to get bank holiday IF Three Lions win World Cup

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

Former Wallaby hooker Charles confirms MND diagnosis

Former Australia rugby international Nathan Charles, who overcame cystic fibrosis to forge a professional career in a contact sport, has been diagnose

Breach, Matthews return for Red Roses vs Canada as Mitchell rings changes

Jess Breach and Alex Matthews return to start for England's Red Roses against Canada in the first of three WXV Tests between the sides on Saturday, as

France 2-0 Morocco: All the key moments & rate the players!

Erasmus urges South Africa to risk more in finale with New Zealand in Baltimore

After a flat beginning, South Africa finally spread their wings in the Test series against New Zealand in Tests two and three, and head coach Rassie E

'Put pressure on the English lads!' | Haaland: Everyone should stay humble!

Erling Haaland looks ahead to the World Cup match against England, where he will be facing some of his Premier League pals.

South Africa's impressive bowlers halted by bad light as Australia battle

Australia captain Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw led the fightback against South Africa on day one of the first Test in Durban, as the visitors were red

'We keep making stupid mistakes' | Root responds to Carse nightclub incident

Joe Root responds after the latest incident involving an England player at a nightclub, after video footage emerged of Brydon Carse in handcuffs on Sa

'Stupid mistakes' - Root 'hacked off' by latest off-field incident

A furious Joe Root vowed England would earn back the trust of the nation after his return as Test captain was overshadowed by the latest off-field inc

England hand debut to Donald in first T20 against Sri Lanka

England will hand a T20 international debut to Derbyshire batter Aneurin Donald in the series opener against Sri Lanka in Southampton on Tuesday night

Europe deliver again after Team USA's Solheim celebrations come too soon

“They drink on Saturday, we drink on Sunday!”

Who will Pocognoli include in first Scotland squad?

A new head coach, a new era - but will there be a new-look squad?

Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president

Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election as FIFA president next March.

Will Palmer, Foden and Trent be recalled to England squad?

Cole Palmer's outstanding form this season has put him in a strong position for an England recall, with the Chelsea man the most likely to be included

'We were the better team' - Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup

Spain won their second World Cup title after Ferran Torres' 106th-minute smashed finish earned a 1-0 win against defending champions Argentina in the

Scorecard: England vs Sri Lanka, third T20, Old Trafford

Latest score from the third T20 international between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.