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'They have an aura': Why England almost never beat New Zealand
Out of their 46 meetings over 120 years, England beaten the All Blacks eight times. The heroes of their most recent home win in 2012 reveal why it's so hard.
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Five classic England-New Zealand Tests - from thrilling draws to late drama
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RUGBY
Eng vs. NZL: Freeman, Chessum injury doubts
England are sweating on the fitness of Tommy Freeman and Ollie Chessum after the duo emerged as doubts for Saturday's clash with New Zealand.
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Wales vs. Argentina: Steve Tandy era begins with record defeat
Steve Tandy's first Wales game as head coach ended in a 28-52 defeat to Argentina.
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How Louis Rees-Zammit made his return for Wales vs. Argentina
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Overreactions: England to beat All Blacks? Wales set for miserable autumn?
England stayed perfect, Wales suffered a familiar drubbing and Australia limped to another defeat. ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and Sam Bruce weigh in on this weekend's talking points.
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RUGBY
England vs. Fiji: Marcus Smith backed to add spark in attack
Steve Borthwick expects the return of Marcus Smith to bring a ruthless streak to England's attack against Fiji at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.
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RUGBY
Autumn Nations Series: England clean sweep? Australia need new fly-half?
England, Scotland, South Africa and New Zealand all picked up wins in their opening Autumn Nations Series games. ESPN's writers weigh in on the big talking points.
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Rugby
Ireland vs. Australia: How to watch, kick-off time, team news
Everything to know as the Wallabies take on Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Saturday.
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- JOC back as Schmidt shuffles deck for Ireland
- Wales vs. Japan: Louis Rees-Zammit to make first start since 2023
- England vs. New Zealand: Captain Scott Barrett returns for All Blacks
- Louis Rees-Zammit 'more explosive' for Wales after NFL spell
- Emma Raducanu shows off lineout skills on England training visit
- England vs New Zealand: Borthwick expects 'pain and suffering'
- England rugby team news: Ollie Chessum, Tommy Freeman to miss New Zealand clash
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British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
