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Irish reinforced as Sexton returns for Aussie Test

Johnny Sexton returns along with several other regular first choice players to Ireland's starting line-up for Saturday's Autumn Series match with Australia at Lansdowne Road with the hosts seeking a record-equalling 12th successive home Test win.

Erasmus handed two-game ban after social media posts

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been banned from all matchday activity for two games in response to a series of social media posts.

Hero or villain? Twitter reacts to Rassie's latest World Rugby ban

With news that World Rugby has banned Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus for two matches for a series of controversial tweets over the past fortnight, social media naturally went into overdrive following the announcement.

South Africa's Erasmus handed two-game match-day ban

South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been handed a two-game ban from all match-day activities by World Rugby after tweets he posted that were perceived to be critical of referees.

Rassie banned again: Springbok boss punished for social media commentary on refereeing

Following a week in which Rassie Erasmus has split the rugby fraternity thanks to several social media posts regarding officiating, World Rugby has stepped in and banned the Springbok director of rugby for two matches.