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Joe Marler: Ex-England prop announces rugby retirement
Former England prop Joe Marler will retire from professional rugby after Harlequins' match against Bristol Bears on Friday, the Gallagher Premiership club has confirmed.
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REACTING TO THE WEEKEND
Autumn rugby internationals: England need defensive rethink? Australia doomed for Lions tour?
Week 4 put the icing on the cake for some teams but left a bad taste for others. With the year drawing to a close, it's time to overreact to how next year could shape up.
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England vs Japan: Losing streak ends but questions remain
England won their last Test of the year against Japan on Sunday, but while their losing streak came to an end, there are still question marks hanging over the side.
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Wallabies' rose-tinted glasses dislodged as Grand Slam hopes shattered
Australia's dreams of a historic Grand Slam triumph 40 years in the making have been shattered at the hands of Scotland magician Finn Russell and his side's defensive tenacity.
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Wales vs. South Africa: Warren Gatland wants to stay as coach
Warren Gatland said he wants to remain Wales coach despite a disastrous year in which his side have lost all 11 Tests they have played, but admitted his future was uncertain in the wake of Saturday's 45-12 loss to South Africa in Cardiff.
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The drive to win a Rugby World Cup three-peat binds the Springboks' DNA
Italy vs. New Zealand: NZ farewell Cane, Perenara with victory
New Zealand laboured to a 29-11 win over a brave, battling Italy on Saturday as the All Blacks wrapped up their autumn series with a win and farewelled veterans Sam Cane and TJ Perenara.
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Dominant Ireland thrash woeful Fiji 52-17
A dominant Ireland thrashed a disjointed and undisciplined Fiji 52-17 at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, running in eight tries, three of them assisted and one scored by debutant hooker Gus McCarthy.
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British & Irish Lions tour of Australia: Who's trending in, out for selection?
The British & Irish Lions will embark on their tour of Australia next year, with coach Andy Farrell set to step away from his Ireland responsibilities in December to focus on Lions duties.
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- RFU CEO got £400k pay rise amid £37.9m loss
- Rugby awards: England's Kildunne, Boks' Du Toit take honours
- England vs. Japan: Eddie Jones abused by fan at Twickenham
- England vs Japan: Tom Curry and George Furbank both to start
- Cane, Perenara set for final farewell vs. Italy
- Wales vs. South Africa: Warren Gatland determined to remain in charge
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