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Phipps, Tui in for Australia for final test against Ireland

SYDNEY (AP) Halfback Nick Phipps and blindside flanker Lukhan Tui will start for Australia in the Wallabies’ series-deciding test against Ireland on Saturday.

All Blacks winger Julian Savea confirms move to Toulon

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) All Blacks winger Julian Savea has confirmed he has signed to play for French club Toulon after the current Super Rugby season.

Fall reprieved after 2nd test red card

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) World Rugby has dismissed a red card awarded against France fullback Benjamin Fall in last weekend’s second test against New Zealand, ensuring he will be available for the third test at Dunedin on Saturday.

Kalyn Ponga set for Queensland debut in State of Origin II

SYDNEY (AP) Fullback Kalyn Ponga is set to make his Queensland debut in Sunday’s second State of Orgin rugby league clash with New South Wales.

Ireland ends 39-year losing streak in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Ireland beat Australia 26-21 on Saturday to end a 39-year winning drought in Australia, beating the Wallabies for the first time Down Under since 1979.

New Zealand beats 14-man France 26-13 in 2nd test

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) New Zealand overcame a spirited France team reduced to 14 men after only 12 minutes to win the second test 26-13 on Saturday and took an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-test series.

Wallabies ready for improved Ireland forwards in 2nd test

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Australia captain Michael Hooper says Ireland’s beefed-up forward pack means the Wallabies will have to play even better in the second test than they did in winning the first.

Fiji, Georgia to fight out Pacific Nations Cup

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Fiji and Georgia will fight out the 2018 Pacific Nations Cup rugby title when they meet in the second round of the tournament at Suva on Saturday.

All Blacks tackles under scrutiny in 2nd test vs France

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Head coach Steve Hansen says the All Blacks are not dirty but the team’s discipline and propensity for making high tackles is likely to come under scrutiny in Saturday’s second test against France.

Parkes out hurt as Wales make 5 changes for 2nd Pumas test

SANTA FE, Argentina (AP) Wales center Hadleigh Parkes was ruled out of the second rugby test against Argentina this weekend because of a broken finger and replaced by Owen Watkin on Thursday.

Launchbury, Shields starting for England vs Springboks

England’s campaign to turn around its rugby series in South Africa was given a lift when lock Joe Launchbury overcame a calf injury ahead of the second test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Italy make 2 changes for 2nd test vs. Japan

TOKYO (AP) Italy coach Conor O’Shea has made two changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s second rugby test against Japan.

Radradra to make Fiji debut in Pacific Nations Cup

SUVA, Fiji (AP) Former league star Semi Radradra will make his rugby union debut for Fiji in its Pacific Nations Cup test against Georgia at Suva on Saturday.

St. George Illawarra returns to 1st place in NRL

SYDNEY (AP) St. George Illawarra regained their place atop the table in Australia’s National Rugby League on Monday with a thrilling 18-16 win over the Sydney Roosters.

Melbourne beats Brisbane in National Rugby League

SYDNEY (AP) Defending champions Melbourne scored 24 second-half points to beat the Brisbane Broncos 32-16 in the National Rugby League on Sunday.

France claim winger Grosso injured in "illegal" tackle

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has defended his team against accusations of cheating and dangerous play after French winger Remy Grosso was seriously injured in a high tackle during Saturday’s first test at Eden Park.

Fiji, SA lose in pool but reach Paris 7s quarterfinals

PARIS (AP) Fiji lost for the first time since March yet kept alive its bid for the sevens rugby world series title by reaching the Paris Sevens quarterfinals on Saturday.

South Africa clings on 42-39 to hand England another loss

JOHANNESBURG (AP) South Africa wrenched the first rugby test out of England’s hands by coming from 24-3 down with a 26-point burst in 19 minutes to win 42-39 at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Australia ends Ireland's unbeaten run with 18-9 win

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Australia beat Ireland 18-9 on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in its three-test series with Ireland, ending the Six Nations champions’ 12-game unbeaten run in Brisbane.

3 Barrett brothers start for All Blacks in big win vs France

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) Brothers Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett made history simply by taking the field for the All Blacks in their first of three tests against France on Saturday, with New Zealand running rampant in the second half to win 52-11.

Japan beats Italy 34-17 in first of 2 tests

OITA, Japan (AP) Lomano Lava Lemeki and Kotaro Matsushima scored second-half tries on Saturday to lead Japan to a 34-17 win over Italy in the first of two tests, Japan’s first win over Italy in five years.

Fiji, Georgia post narrow wins in Pacific Nations Cup

SUVA, Fiji (AP) Europe-based stars Vereniki Goneva and Kini Murimurivalu scored tries, each created by the other, as Fiji opened defense of its Pacific Nations Cup rugby title Saturday with a tense 24-22 win over Samoa.

Wales forced into late change vs Pumas after prop injured

SAN JUAN, Argentina (AP) Wales was forced to make a late change to its lineup facing Argentina on Saturday when loosehead prop Wyn Jones hurt his calf in training and was ruled out of the tour.

Cheika labels Ireland favorite ahead of 1st test

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Ireland coach Joe Schmidt’s decision to bench star flyhalf Johnny Sexton has slightly confounded the effort of Wallabies coach Michael Cheika to paint Ireland an overwhelming favorite to win Saturday’s first test match at Suncorp Stadium.

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