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Japan sense chance of upsetting France in Paris

PARIS (AP) Japan sense a chance of upsetting France in their rugby test on Saturday.

Australia beats Fiji 54-6 in Rugby League World Cup semi

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Winger Valentine Holmes became the first player to score six tries in a test as defending champion Australia beat Fiji 54-6 in the first semifinal of the Rugby League World Cup on Friday.

All Blacks captain Read out of Wales test with hip injury

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Captain Kieran Read failed a fitness test and won’t lead New Zealand against Wales on Saturday in their rugby tour closer.

Irish back to near full strength for Pumas

DUBLIN (AP) Ireland will be almost at full strength for the game against Argentina at Lansdowne Road on Saturday in a bid for a sweep of autumn test rugby wins.

Tongan Thor picked by Wallabies for Scotland test

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) Prop Taniela Tupou was picked by the Wallabies on Thursday, just two days after becoming eligible.

Tongan Thor picked by Wallabies for Scotland test

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) Prop Taniela Tupou was picked by the Wallabies on Thursday, just two days after becoming eligible.

France make 8 changes to face Japan

PARIS (AP) France coach Guy Noves has made eight changes from the side that narrowly lost to South Africa to face Japan in their final autumn rugby test.

Wales recalls first-choice pack for All Blacks

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Wales recalled its frontline forwards and kept faith with playmaker Owen Williams at inside center for the rugby test against New Zealand on Saturday.

England players not sharing match fees with Samoa players

LONDON (AP) England’s players have decided not to donate some of their match fee to Samoa’s players on ethical grounds.

High-profile rugby league player tests positive for cocaine

LONDON (AP) A high-profile rugby league player has been banned from the sport for two years after testing positive for cocaine.

Jones not starting England captain Hartley for first time

LONDON (AP) England will play Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday without captain Dylan Hartley starting for the first time in a rugby test under Eddie Jones.

Scots freshen up pack for rugby test against Australia

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) Scotland has freshened up its forward pack for the rugby test against Australia on Saturday after running world champion New Zealand close last weekend.

Cheika's conduct during England-Australia being investigated

DUBLIN (AP) �� A disciplinary officer is investigating the conduct of Australia rugby coach Michael Cheika during his team’s 30-6 loss to England at Twickenham.

Rugby rage: Cheika unhappy as Wallabies lose to England

LONDON (AP) He raged, he swore, he sarcastically applauded the match officials. He even became entangled in a verbal spat with an England fan.

England scores 4 tries as luckless Wallabies beaten 30-6

LONDON (AP) England benefited from three close-run TMO decisions before scoring three tries in the final eight minutes to beat Australia by a record 30-6, sealing a fifth straight win over its big rugby rival following an action-packed test at Twickenham on Saturday.

Georgia seek rugby credibility at Wales' expense in Cardiff

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Italy joined the Five Nations. Argentina joined the Tri-Nations.

Enever to make Wallabies debut after Coleman pulls out

LONDON (AP) Blake Enever will make his debut for Australia in the rugby test against England on Saturday after fellow lock Adam Coleman failed a fitness test on a thumb injury.

England recalls Farrell, picks Itoje on bench for Australia

BAGSHOT, England (AP) England has recalled Owen Farrell to the team and included Maro Itoje among the replacements for the rugby test against Australia on Saturday.

Wales overhauls team for rugby test v Georgia

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Wales has selected a virtual reserve team for its rugby test against Georgia in Cardiff on Saturday, with Liam Williams the only player retaining his place from the loss to Australia last weekend.

France to host 2023 Rugby World Cup, beating South Africa

LONDON (AP) France has been selected to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup ahead of South Africa and Ireland on Wednesday.

France to host 2023 Rugby World Cup, stunning South Africa

LONDON (AP) France will host the Rugby World Cup in 2023, a year before the Olympic Games in Paris, after surprisingly beating South Africa and Ireland in a vote on Wednesday.

New Zealand wins 28-23 to continue stranglehold over France

LYON, France (AP) New Zealand continued its stranglehold over France with a hard-fought 28-23 away win on Tuesday.

France flanker Gourdon cleared of foul play

LONDON (AP) France flanker Kevin Gourdon was cleared by World Rugby on Tuesday after being cited for a dangerous shoulder charge in the 38-18 loss to the All Blacks.

Wales center Davies to have foot surgery, out for 6 months

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Wales says center Jonathan Davies will miss around six months because of a foot injury.

Injured Oosthuizen out for Springboks, replaced by Vermeulen

DUBLIN (AP) South Africa prop Coenie Oosthuizen has damaged knee ligaments and been replaced in the squad by No. 8 Duane Vermeulen for the remainder of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour of Europe.

France flanker Gourdon cited for dangerous charge

DUBLIN (AP) France flanker Kevin Gourdon has been cited for a dangerous charge into an opponent during his team’s 38-18 loss to New Zealand.

Hooker Coles out of All Blacks tour with knee injury

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) All Blacks hooker Dane Coles will be sidelined for up to six months after rupturing a knee ligament during Saturday’s test against France in Paris.

All Blacks win 38-18 for 11th straight win against France

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) New Zealand beat France 38-18 for an 11th straight time, scoring four first-half tries and withstanding a strong comeback after the break on Saturday.

Clinical Australia scores 4 tries, beats Wales 29-21

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Australia fed off Wales’ errors and ran in four tries in a clinical 29-21 victory in Cardiff on Saturday, extending its winning streak over the Welsh to 13 test matches.

Rusty England beats Argentina 21-8 in rugby test

LONDON (AP) England spluttered to a fourth rugby victory over Argentina in the past 12 months, winning 21-8 at Twickenham thanks to tries by Nathan Hughes and Semesa Rokoduguni on Saturday.