Rugby Union

Stats behind England's 31-match record winning run
England surpass their own best winning streak across men's and women's international rugby union by recording a 31st successive victory.
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England
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8 hours ago
France's Berthoumieu misses semi with 12-match biting ban
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2 hours ago
The World Cup's final four - and how England can beat them
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England
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14 hours ago
World Cup winner Nienaber extends Leinster stay
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Leinster
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8 hours ago
Defence coach Forshaw leaves Leicester Tigers
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Leicester
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5 hours ago
Ireland's story 'still being written' despite World Cup exit
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Ireland
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16 hours ago
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Rugby Union Weekly. Women's Rugby World Cup: The quarter-final debrief! Audio, 36 minutes
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England beat Scotland to set up France semi-final. Video, 00:05:03
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Rugby Union
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1 day ago
France stun Ireland with second-half comeback to seal semi-final spot. Video, 00:06:08
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Ireland
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1 day ago
Berthoumieu cited for allegedly biting Ireland's Wafer. Video, 00:02:11
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Ireland
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13 hours ago
England played with the handbrake off - Mitchell. Video, 00:03:06
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England
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1 day ago
This should be the start of something, not the end - Easson on Scotland contracts. Video, 00:01:18
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Scotland
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1 day ago

Your Rugby World Cup guide

Who plays who in Rugby World Cup semi-finals?
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1 day ago
Red Roses master conditions and sidestep Scots to set up France semi-final
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England
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1 day ago
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Women's Rugby World Cup: Who are the leading try-scorers?
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1 day ago
The stand-in superstar - Rowland steps up to replace Kildunne
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England
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2 days ago
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Canada thrash Australia to set up World Cup semi-final with New Zealand
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2 days ago
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499

More rugby union news & analysis

Peel raises Scarlets targets for URC campaign
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel urges his side to push on from reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs last season.
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Scarlets
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3 hours ago
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England sweep aside Scotland to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Scottish Rugby
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1 day ago
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'Support us' - players criticise Scottish Rugby after World Cup exit
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Scottish Rugby
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1 day ago
Lawrence in England squad after six months out
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Rugby Union
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1 day ago
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271
South African lock Roets leaves Sale
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Sale
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8 hours ago
Rees-Zammit takes 'first of big steps' in comeback
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Bristol
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10 hours ago
New Zealand beat spirited South Africa to reach World Cup semi-finals
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2 days ago

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Atmosphere in England camp 'intense, but fun' - Jones. Video, 00:03:22
Megan Jones provides insight into the intense competitive nature within the Red Roses squad but says head coach John Mitchell also emphasises a culture of "love, fun and care" following England's 40-8 win over Scotland in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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England
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1 day ago
Dominant Canada beat Australia to set up New Zealand semi. Video, 00:04:14
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2 days ago
New Zealand see off spirited South Africa to reach semis. Video, 00:05:58
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2 days ago
Emotional Higgins proud after 'tough' loss to France. Video, 00:01:44
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Ireland
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1 day ago
How Paquin rolled back the years to drive Canada forward. Video, 00:02:11
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2 days ago
Ireland will be disappointed but full of pride - Caplice. Video, 00:02:34
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Ireland
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1 day ago
Ireland will get better at dealing with 'game-changing moments' - Bemand. Video, 00:03:31
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Ireland
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1 day ago
Olsen-Baker scores superb try for 'dreamy' New Zealand. Video, 00:01:01
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2 days ago

France come from behind to beat Ireland and reach semis
Ireland are denied a place in the World Cup semi-finals as France come from 13-0 down to win their quarter-final tie 18-13.
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Ireland
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1 day ago
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'Part of our DNA' - inside the Red Roses' try-machine driving maul
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England
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3 days ago
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South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand
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2 days ago
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536
Attack coach Blackett joins England on permanent basis
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Rugby Union
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2 days ago
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146
Prem Rugby Cup: Victories for Leicester and Sale
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Rugby Union
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2 days ago
133-cap Ireland and Lions scrum-half Murray retires
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Irish Rugby
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3 days ago
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Newcastle start new era with Prem Rugby Cup win
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Rugby Union
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3 days ago

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'I want to change the game' - meet Black Ferns star Miller
New Zealand's 21-year-old flanker Jorja Miller has emerged as one of the stars of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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6 days ago
Ten standout moments from World Cup pool stage
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Rugby Union
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7 days ago
The inquest begins into Wales' woeful World Cup
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Wales
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7 September
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632
England fumble trump card to offer hope to rivals
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England
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6 September
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1064
'People looked at me like I was a something, not someone'
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England
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26 August
Perseverance through resistance - the history of the Women's Rugby World Cup
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Rugby Union
Meet the England players chasing World Cup glory
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Rugby Union
Posted
22 August

Podcasts

Rugby Union Weekly. Women’s Rugby World Cup: It's quarter-final time! Audio, 41 minutes
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Rugby Union Weekly. Barely Rugby: Dating, crazy golf & app mishaps. Audio, 35 minutes
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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Rugby Union Weekly. Women's Rugby World Cup: New Zealand thrash Ireland. Audio, 30 minutes
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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Rugby Union Weekly. Women's Rugby World Cup: England outclass Australia. Audio, 24 minutes
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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Rugby Union Weekly. Barely Rugby: Van life, dogs & colouring by numbers. Audio, 33 minutes
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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23 August
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England
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22 August
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22 August
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22 August
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23 June

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