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23hTom Hamilton and Sam Bruce

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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8dMultiple contributors

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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66dJames Regan

Women's Rugby World Cup: United States thrash Samoa but knocked out

The United States beat Samoa 60-0 on Saturday but have still been knocked out of the Women's World Cup.

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72dESPN

Women's Rugby World Cup: Week 2 highlights as tournament springs into life

There was high drama in week 2 of the Women's Rugby World Cup, with upsets and thrilling finishes, leaving plenty to play for in the final round of pool play.

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72dJames Regan

More drama to come after Australia, USA ignite Women's Rugby World Cup

The United States and Australia not only delivered a match for the ages in their 31-31 draw on Saturday, but it leaves everything to play for in their final pool matches next week.

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73dJames Regan

Frustration for Australia after discipline proves costly in draw

Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has called out her side's ill discipline after their 31-31 draw against the United States.

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73dJames Regan

Australia, USA play out thrilling Women's Rugby World Cup draw

Australia and the United States played out a hugely thrilling 31-31 draw at the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday.

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75dBrittany Mitchell

USA clash the Wallaroos' most important game ever

It's all on the line and it can't be overstated just how important Sunday morning's (AEST) clash with the USA is for the Wallaroos.

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81dJames Regan

Women's Rugby World Cup: United States out to spoil Red Roses party

The United States insist they are out to cause an upset in Friday's Women's Rugby World Cup opener against England in Sunderland.

NFL or NBA? Lomu or Habana? Ilona Maher takes on 'You Have To Answer' (02:26)

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83dJames Regan

Ilona Maher is rugby's biggest star. Can she transform the Women's Rugby World Cup?

Ilona Maher became a household name at the 2024 Paris Olympics and is now one of the most visible athletes in global sport. Now comes her next big act at Women's Rugby World Cup.

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84dJames Regan

Ilona Maher backs rebel rugby leagues but won't 'downgrade worth'

United States rugby star Ilona Maher has said rebel rugby leagues can be a positive for the game but warned organisers they need to pay female players what they are worth.

Ilona Maher: Pay players what they're worth (00:56)

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115dESPN News Services

England trounce U.S. despite 2 weather delays

The United States brought the lightning and England created all the flash as it completed their Americas tour by cruising to a 40-5 win on Saturday.

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183dSam Bruce

World Rugby reveals bold NYC plan for 2030

World Rugby is looking to shore up American interest for Rugby World Cup 2031, hatching a plan to take the final series of the Nations Championship to New York City in 2030.

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309dTom Hamilton

Ilona Maher hungrier than ever to promote rugby after Bears debut

Ilona Maher's mission to grow rugby is far from done, and while she admits she loves being a "superstar" of the game, the United States star said the sport desperately needs to showcase more athletes to help take rugby union to new fans and audiences.

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310dTom Hamilton

U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher makes Bristol debut

Ilona Maher said there were nerves ahead of her Bristol Bears debut but believes she has taken a step forward in adjusting to the full-sided format of rugby.

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312dTom Hamilton

U.S. star Maher to make Bristol Bears debut

American rugby superstar Ilona Maher is in line to make her Bristol Bears debut on Sunday having been named on the bench for their match against Gloucester-Hartpury at Ashton Gate.

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334dBrittany Mitchell

How Ilona Maher and the Korean Wave are taking rugby to new, unlikely places

What do Ilona Maher and the Korean Wave have in common? They're introducing rugby to new and unlikely audiences around the world.

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340dReuters

Maher: Need for money drove social media profile

American Ilona Maher is arguably the world's most popular rugby player, but the 28-year-old said her focus on growing her online profile was born out of financial necessity.

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487dReuters

Scotland beat USA; Van der Merwe equals record

Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe equalled his country's record for the most tries while Ewan Ashman scored a hattrick as they beat hosts United States 42-7 in their test at Audi Field on Friday.

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487dESPN

July Rugby Tests, Week 2: Everything you need to know for the weekend

Another blockbuster weekend of international rugby is around the corner. ESPN has all you need to know ahead of the upcoming Test matches.

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560dBrittany Mitchell

Everything you need to know about the Pacific Four series

The Wallaroos kick-off their Pacific Four campaign against Canada in May, but what is the Pacific Four series?

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662dReuters

New club launched in U.S. ahead of '31 RWC

USA Rugby, Major League Rugby and World Rugby launched a new club on Friday to promote the sport in the U.S. as the country prepares to host the World Cup.

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1056dBrittany Mitchell

'A lot of confusion and heartbreak': What happened to the Giltinis and Gilgronis?

Questions and confusion continue to swirl from players, coaches and fans of the LA Giltinis and Austin Gilgronis following their sensational axing from the MLR.