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Page last updated at 07:10 GMT, Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Jonathan Sexton O'Gara out as Sexton faces Boks
Jonathan Sexton comes in for Ronan O'Gara as Ireland make six changes for Saturday's clash with South Africa.

Edinburgh flanker Alan MacDonald MacDonald to make Scotland debut
Debutant Alan MacDonald's inclusion is one of three changes to the Scotland line-up for the final autumn Test against Argentina.

Jonathan Davies Gatland keeps faith with Davies
Jonathan Davies retains his place in Wales' midfield for Saturday's game with Australia despite Tom Shanklin recovering from a broken nose.



Worsley suffers ligament damage
England forward Joe Worsley could have a lengthy spell on the sidelines after learning that he suffered a knee ligament injury against New Zealand.

Cardiff Blues 3-31 Australia
Australia end more than a century of pain against a Cardiff-based team, beating the hosts for the first time at the seventh attempt.

Deans hopes for more of the same
Australia end more than a century of pain against a Cardiff-based team, beating the hosts for the first time at the seventh attempt.

Rugby bosses ponder law changes
Rugby's governing body could consider law changes in response to the number of recent injuries and a perception the sport is becoming less entertaining.

Scots target clean sweep
Scotland are determined to complete a hat-trick of autumn Test wins when Argentina visit Edinburgh on Saturday.

Ford rules out rugby league role
Wakefield boss John Kear joins England rugby union defence coach Mike Ford in distancing himself from the vacant position in charge of the England rugby league side.

Baa-Baas call for Wales trio
Jamie Roberts and Leigh Halfpenny will make their Barbarians debuts against New Zealand next month while Andy Powell is also called up.

Legend Lomu makes low-key return
Former All Black winger Jonah Lomu makes his comeback two years after retiring due to a kidney problem.


Comment and analysis

England's women delight rugby HQ
Men's squad upstaged at launch of next year's Women's World Cup

Jeremy Guscott Q&A
Your questions on the weekend's international rugby action

Wales leave Pumas chasing tails
Opportunism and speed of thought underline Wales win


International

France 43-5 Samoa
A much-changed French side runs in seven tries in a comfortable win over Samoa.

Italy 10-32 South Africa
South Africa score four tries to beat Italy for their first win of their European tour.

France 20-13 South Africa
Julien Dupuy kicks four penalties as France battle back in the second half to beat South Africa.

Italy 6-20 New Zealand
A second-string New Zealand battle to a 20-6 victory over Italy in front of a capacity 80,000 crowd at the San Siro.

Sailor calls time on rugby career
Former Australia dual-code star Wendell Sailor announces his retirement at the age of 35.


2009 LIONS TOUR

Lions results/reports
Full details of the Lions' tour to South Africa


English

Saracens depth impresses Venter
Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter praises his squad for stepping up to the mark when required this season.

Falcons pack key to win - Bates
Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Steve Bates praises his forwards for their efforts in the 15-11 defeat of London Irish on Sunday.


Welsh

Roberts smiles through 'pressure'
Jamie Roberts says he is enjoying his rugby despite the added pressure of high expectations on the Wales and British and Irish Lions centre.

Williams hungry for more success
Winger Shane Williams says he is still hungry for more tries after becoming joint third all-time Test try scorer.


Irish

Leamy injury not as bad as feared
Ireland's Denis Leamy is not yet ruled out of this weekend's eagerly-awaited clash with South Africa at Croke Park.


Scottish

Robinson wants to inspire nation
Scotland rugby coach Andy Robinson describes in stirring terms the goals he and his team have set themselves.



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