All Blacks locked on Bledisloe Cup retention after 'honest' conversations
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Former Wales coach Sherratt returns as one of the assistants
CARDIFF :Matt Sherratt, who served as Wales interim coach earlier this year, has quit his job at Cardiff to return to the national team set-up as an assistant to Steve Tandy, who took over from him.
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede nominated for Women's World Rugby player of the year
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede, who has been an impact player at the Women's World Cup in her return from knee surgery, is a finalist for World Rugby's Women's Player of the Year.
Former England centre Joseph retires at 34
Former England centre Jonathan Joseph has retired from professional rugby at the age of 34, after sustaining an injury in December that left him unable to run.
All Blacks coach welcomes reinforcements for Australia test at Eden Park
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has welcomed back key players for a potentially decisive Rugby Championship test against Australia but admits his staff are still getting to grips with their dramatic collapse against South Africa.
Live Ironman Wales updates as thousands of athletes take over Tenby
Thousands of athletes are taking over a Welsh seaside town for a gruelling sports event. Endurance race Ironman Wales is returning to Tenby, Pembrokeshire, on Sunday, September 20.
Australia suffer Bledisloe Cup blow as Valetini ruled out of opener
Rob Valetini has been ruled out of Australia's test against New Zealand at Eden Park due to a calf issue, the team said on Saturday.
'Gutted' Black Ferns coach Bunting credits Canadian accuracy for World Cup exit
New Zealand coach Allan Bunting credited Canada's accuracy and the indiscipline of the back-to-back defending champion Black Ferns for their shock semi-final exit from the Women's Rugby World Cup in Bristol on Friday.