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Red Roses attack coach defends route-one tries as France lie in wait
England have not come close to realising their potential at the Rugby World Cup, despite four resounding wins, says attack coach Lou Meadows
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Star back row Miller to miss Black Ferns semi-final
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Borthwick backed me to remodel England attack in Argentina - Blackett
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Berthoumieu has biting ban cut to nine games
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Rugby Union Weekly. Barely Rugby: Injuries, manifesting & dinner roulette. Audio, 31 minutes
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'Lions can help Glasgow strip away Leinster aura'
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Dweba can reignite Springboks career at Exeter - Baxter
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England beat Scotland to set up France semi-final. Video, 00:05:03
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France stun Ireland with second-half comeback to seal semi-final spot. Video, 00:06:08
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Berthoumieu banned for biting Ireland's Wafer. Video, 00:02:11
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England played with the handbrake off - Mitchell. Video, 00:03:06
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This should be the start of something, not the end - Easson on Scotland contracts. Video, 00:01:18
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Who plays who in Rugby World Cup semi-finals?
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Red Roses master conditions and sidestep Scots to set up France semi-final
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The stand-in superstar - Rowland steps up to replace Kildunne
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Mattinson is third Scotland World Cup player to retire
Scrum-half Caity Mattinson becomes the third member of the Scotland squad to retire after Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat by England.
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Keenan to miss Ireland's November fixtures
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Feyi-Waboso 'touch and go' for start of season
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The World Cup final four - and how England can beat their rivals
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Stats behind England's 31-match record winning run
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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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Dominant Canada beat Australia to set up New Zealand semi. Video, 00:04:14
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New Zealand see off spirited South Africa to reach semis. Video, 00:05:58
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Emotional Higgins proud after 'tough' loss to France. Video, 00:01:44
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How Paquin rolled back the years to drive Canada forward. Video, 00:02:11
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Ireland will be disappointed but full of pride - Caplice. Video, 00:02:34
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Ireland will get better at dealing with 'game-changing moments' - Bemand. Video, 00:03:31
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Olsen-Baker scores superb try for 'dreamy' New Zealand. Video, 00:01:01
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World Cup winner Nienaber extends Leinster stay
Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber signs a contract extension to remain at the province until the end of the 2026-27 campaign.
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Ireland's story 'still being written' despite World Cup exit
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Defence coach Forshaw leaves Leicester Tigers
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Leicester
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Peel raises Scarlets targets for URC campaign
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Sale forward Van Rhyn signs contract extension
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England sweep aside Scotland to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Canada thrash Australia to set up World Cup semi-final with New Zealand
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