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"You're always looking to go to the top of the tree. Whilst that's disappointing (we didn't), on reflection we'll say ...

Friend says discipline cost Australia dearly

Australian men's sevens coach Andy Friend says ill-discipline prevented his side from scaling the same heights as last year's Sydney Sevens event after they finished fourth on Sunday.

Former NRL star gets England home against France

Impact player: Former NRL star Ben Te'o celebrates his try that gave England the momentum to win their opening Six ...

England's growing strength in depth was underlined in bold at Twickenham as the influx of replacements in the last 20 minutes dragged the initiative from France and helped the Six Nations champions battle out a 19-16 victory.

How the All Blacks are helping the Super Bowl contenders

All Blacks fan: Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn.

Atlanta Falcons NFL head coach Dan Quinn will look just about anywhere for a winning edge ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl in Houston, and said he has been hugely inspired by the extraordinary legacy of the New Zealand rugby team.

Undefeated Jones ready for war with France

On course to make history: Eddie Jones.

The clarion call from England's training camp indicated that another fierce instalment of the Anglo-French rivalry that has generated 20 wars through history is in the offing at Twickenham tomorrow.

ARU blocks Barba from playing in Brisbane, Gibson backs decision

Bill Pulver, CEO of Australian Rugby Union, has supported the NRL's ban.

NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg can thank his rival code counterpart Bill Pulver after the Australian Rugby Union came in over the top to stop Ben Barba featuring for Toulon at the Brisbane Tens in an act of solidarity against players trying to beat the system.

Why Ben Barba could prove a shrewd buy for Toulon

Top billing: Ben Barba could prove a shrewd investment for Toulon.

Former Wallabies coach John Connolly predicts Ben Barba will get few opportunities to feature in Toulon's first-choice side in his debut rugby season, but believes the former Dally M medallist could ultimately prove a shrewd investment for the French glamour club.