The pinnacle of the sport – international rugby. The world’s best players and nations regularly compete in both annual and quadrennial tournaments. Each year the Six Nations and Rugby Championship showcase the best talent of the northern and southern hemispheres respectively.
Every four years sees the British and Irish Lions on tour and the sport’s ultimate showpiece – the Rugby World Cup. Follow TalkingRugbyUnion for all the latest news, views, highlights and reaction from all of these…
Dave Rennie’s new-look All Blacks face Rassie Erasmus’ world champions in a fascinating clash of rugby philosophies. Mark Ashcroft previews an intriguing opening Test in 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry'.
Wales appoint Alex Davies as full-time kicking coach as Steve Tandy strengthens his coaching team ahead of the Nations Championship.
Damian de Allende will win his 100th Springbok cap as South Africa name their team to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Former Springboks captains Jean de Villiers and Victor Matfield join Ireland legend and Betway ambassador Peter Stringer to preview the huge Pool B clash at the Rugby World Cup.
England will be looking to take their Rugby World Cup form into the 2020 Six Nations following their best run in a RWC in over a decade, reaching the final were they were well beaten by a dominate South Africa 32-12.
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