Tonight's rugby news as England star praises players for speaking out over brain damage and Eddie Jones seeks Man Utd inspiration
Here are your rugby evening headlines for Saturday, 6 August.
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Former Bath Rugby star heading to Gloucester to stake England World Cup place
Former Bath back row forward Zach Mercer looks set to make a return to the West Country by signing for Gloucester next summer, to put himself back in contention for the England World Cup squad.
Exclusive: Gloucester front-runners to sign Zach Mercer ahead of 2023 World Cup
Gloucester are front-runners to sign Zach Mercer in a move that will allow the back-rower to be eligible to represent England at the 2023 World Cup.
Holloway handed Wallabies debut as Rennie makes 7 changes
Jed Holloway is in line to make his Australia debut against Argentina this weekend after Wallabies coach Dave Rennie on Thursday announced seven changes to his side to face the Pumas in Mendoza.
Wallabies are not focused on Cheika factor: Wright
Argentina coach Michael Cheika will plot against his former team Australia as the Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend but the former Randwick man has barely rated a mention in the Wallabies camp, according to winger Tom Wright.
Ireland coach Farrell handed 2-year contract extension after triumph over All Blacks
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell signed a two-year contract extension on Friday that keeps him in charge of the world's top ranked rugby nation until 2025.
Andy Farrell signs new Ireland deal, taking him to 2025
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has committed his future to the team, signing a new two-year contract extension which will take him up until 2025.
Andy Farrell signs contract extension to stay as Ireland head coach until 2025
Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension to stay as Ireland head coach until 2025.