Springbok stalwart Pieter-Steph du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year
Star Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit has been honoured with the World Rugby Player of the Year accolade.
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England thrash Japan to snap 5-match losing streak
England ended a five-game losing streak with a nine-try demolition of Japan as Eddie Jones' return to Twickenham ended in a 59-14 defeat on Sunday.
Borthwick and George revel in upbeat finale
LONDON : England's nine-try, 59-14 thrashing of a callow Japan on Sunday allowed Steve Borthwick to sign off a depressing Autumn Series on a high and he certainly milked the positives from the victory that ended a run of five straight defeats.
Japan coach Jones pleads for patience after young side thrashed by England
LONDON : Japan coach Eddie Jones pleaded for patience after his young team were blown away 59-14 by England on Sunday, their third heavy defeat in four games in the Autumn series.
Scotland end Wallabies' bid for Grand Slam
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu scored a try against the land of his birth in a 27-13 win over Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday that dashed the Wallabies' dream of a Grand Slam.
Scotland end Wallabies Grand Slam ambitions with 14-point win at Murrayfield
Sione Tuipulotu helped halt Australia's autumn resurgence as the Scotland captain scored the opening try in an impressive 27-13 triumph over the nation of his birth.
Scotland end Australia’s Grand Slam hopes with 27-13 victory
EDINBURGH :Winger Duhan van der Merwe reclaimed his try scoring record for Scotland as they ran in four tries to one and overwhelmed Australia 27-13 on Sunday, ending the Wallabies’ hopes of a Grand Slam over the home nations on their November tour.
Juventus Stadium proves perfect home for Italian rugby despite defeat by All Blacks
TURIN, Italy : Italy played the first ever rugby match at the Juventus Stadium on Saturday, and while the game ended in defeat by the All Blacks, both teams praised the incredible atmosphere at the ground.