Autumn Nations Series team of the week
It was a mixed bag of matches in the Autumn Nations Series over the weekend.
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3 Boks in World Rugby Team of the Year, Etzebeth snubbed
Three Springboks cracked the nod in the World Rugby Team of the Year named on Sunday evening.
All Blacks veteran Perenara tears Achilles tendon
All Blacks veteran TJ Perenara ruptured his Achilles tendon in last weekend's draw with England, New Zealand coach Ian Foster confirmed on Monday, leaving his scrumhalf facing a race to be fit in time for next year's Rugby World Cup.
Ko wins LPGA Player of the Year, final title as a single lady
Former world number one Lydia Ko showered herself in early wedding presents as she secured the LPGA's season-ending title, the tour's Player of the Year award and a big winner's cheque in her last tournament before tying the knot.
Ireland star beats SA's Am to scoop World Rugby Player of the Year accolade
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier was named men's World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday after helping his country to a first series away win in New Zealand and to the top of the global rankings.
Itoje wants England to 'unlock potential' against Springboks
Maro Itoje has urged England to "unlock their potential" by producing a full 80-minute performance against South Africa in their final Autumn Nations international.
NZ skipper Williamson to miss final India T20 for medical appointment
New Zealand's hopes of levelling the T20 series against India with victory in the final match on Tuesday have taken a blow with captain Kane Williamson opting out of the match for a medical appointment.
Ireland's Van der Flier wins World Rugby Player of the Year
Ireland flanker Josh Van der Flier has been named World Rugby's Player of the Year after helping drive his nation to the top of the world rankings through a stellar 2022 season.