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England pondering five-year residency rule

On the burst: England's Fijian-born winger Semesa Rokoduguni.

England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) is backing a proposal to increase the residency qualification period to five years from the current three to restrict the number of rugby union players who switch nationalities.

Waratahs want Folau at ball-carrying best

Going from strength to strength: Israel Folau.

NSW playmaker Bernard Foley has a simple plan for getting the best out of Israel Folau this Super Rugby season: give the game-breaking back the ball as often as possible.

Sydney sevens in Vogue with fans

Touch of glamour: Australia rugby sevens players strike a pose in their Vogue Australia photoshoot. Back row: Charlotte ...

As Olympic champion Pearls claim a first of a different kind, time is running out to catch the women and men in action together after a raid on tickets for day two of the Sydney Sevens next month.