Gregor Townsend recalls Finn Russell for Scotland's game with New Zealand
Finn Russell has won a Scotland call-up for Sunday's game against New Zealand after fellow out-half Adam Hastings was ruled out through injury.
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Medway's Shaunagh Brown comes off the bench as England reach Women's Rugby World Cup final with win over Canada; Rosie Galligan from West Malling also in Red Roses' squad
Kent’s Shaunagh Brown featured off the bench on Saturday as England beat Canada to reach the Women’s World Cup final.
Jackman: Irish depth and variety building ahead of 'open' RWC
RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman said Ireland's ability to cope with South Africa's physicality was the most heartening aspect of Saturday's win at the Aviva Stadium and cautiously acknowledged that Andy Farrell's side are among the teams with legitimate World Cup aspirations.
Ireland must build on Springbok victory and add silverware: Sexton
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said beating world champions South Africa on Saturday was "right up there" with other memorable victories but said he wants trophies to round off his career.
Hansen: Ireland's style gives us licence to attack
Seven caps, two tries, a Triple Crown, a series win against New Zealand, and now a victory against the world champions South Africa.
Autumn Nations Series team of the week
It was a gripping weekend of international rugby as the Autumn Nations Series threw up some cracking contests.
T20 World Cup, New Zealand vs Pakistan and India vs England: Road to the semi-finals
AFP Sport looks at the teams and their journeys into the final four:The Black Caps had a resounding start to the tournament with an 89-run thrashing of defending champions and hosts Australia, setting the tone for their campaign so far. A washout against Afghanistan did not stop their momentum. They thrashed Sri Lanka with Glenn Phillips smashing the second century of this World Cup with his 64-ball 104. New Zealand faltered in their chase of 180 against England but regrouped to outplay minnows Ireland as skipper Kane Williamson struck form with a quickfire 61.
Afridi calls on Pakistan skipper Babar to move down the order
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam should stand aside and give Mohammad Haris his opener slot to boost their top order firepower in Wednesday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, former captain Shahid Afridi said.