Heartbreak for the Wallabies after one-point loss to France in rugby union Test
Yet again the Wallabies have managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, going down to France 30-29 in a 'shattering' last-gasp defeat.
Yet again the Wallabies have managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, going down to France 30-29 in a 'shattering' last-gasp defeat.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: The last time Manu Tuilagi found himself in an international dressing room was for Joseph Parker's heavyweight title fight in Manchester.
Eddie Jones bemoaned 'fundamental' and 'elementary' mistakes after England's defeat. But the England coach said he has no concerns meeting Argentina at next year's World Cup.
CHRIS FOY AT TWICKENHAM: Instead of maintaining a revival launched Down Under in July, England suffered a dismal start to what has been billed as a 'mini World Cup' this month.
CHRIS FOY AT PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Soon, it will be 70 years since the Dragons have mustered a victory over this southern superpower. No wonder New Zealand so relish trips to Cardiff.
While I hoped as always for inspiration, I left with an overwhelming sadness and confusion at where the game is heading in England. It was more than bad day at the office and I felt that few really cared.
NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: Eddie Jones will have to learn a number of lessons about his England side after their 30-29 defeat by Argentina at on Sunday.
Three years ago Michael Cheika walked away from the Wallabies, his coaching career in tatters. Today he is the hottest property in rugby union - and not far from the top in rugby league.
Maro Itoje admitted that he and his Test team-mates need to switch into 'England mode' sooner after arriving from their clubs - to break the cycle of defeats in campaign openers.
One of the biggest jobs for a coach is picking players up after a defeat. Sometimes they need an arm around the shoulder. Other times they need an old-fashioned rollicking.
England held an internal inquest into their Twickenham loss, a shock setback met with much frustration. Here, Sportsmail looks at some of the key issues on the agenda.
England coach Eddie Jones is resigned to losing Courtney Lawes for the entire autumn campaign because a head injury. The skipper has not played since September due to concussion.
CHRIS FOY: England will be ordered to unleash a furious backlash against Japan at Twickenham on Saturday, in response to their shock defeat by Argentina three days ago.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: Finn Russell has revealed that prior to his return to the Scotland squad, he hadn't spoken to Gregor Townsend since the Six Nations.
Wallabies star Samu Kerevi has alleged Rugby Australia barred he and other players from publicly supporting Israel Folau and his homophobic post that said 'hell awaits homosexuals' in 2019.
ALEX BYWATER IN AUCKLAND: Simon Middleton's England insist they are ready to seal World Cup glory and hope victory in New Zealand can inspire a new generation of women.
CHRIS FOY: Eddie Jones was mulling a selection revamp to add fresh power and pace to his England side, in the hope of igniting a backlash victory against Japan at Twickenham on Saturday.
Denstone College have opened up the race for the 2022 SOCS Daily Mail Schools Trophy by toppling leaders Sedbergh for the first time in the Staffordshire team's history.
Sam Simmonds, Guy Porter and Jonny May have been drafted in to replace the heavyweight trio of Billy Vunipola, Manu Tuilagi and Joe Cokanasiga.
ALEX BYWATER IN AUCKLAND: England's World Cup final with New Zealand on Saturday morning will be a clash of styles. Sportsmail looks at five key match-ups for the game in Auckland.
Owen Farrell has declared that England are aiming for a liberation against Japan on Saturday - by trying to stop worrying and over-thinking, and playing instinctively again.
The 166-cap second row came off the bench during last week's 55-23 defeat by New Zealand, when parts of Wales' game were - in Pivac's words - 'just unacceptable at Test level'.
ALEX BYWATER IN AUCKLAND: England prop Sarah Bern gives Sportsmail her guide to the Red Roses' starting team as they look to seal global glory against New Zealand on Saturday.
ALEX BYWATER IN AUCKLAND: England's Red Roses will lock horns with hosts New Zealand on Saturday morning in the World Cup final as Simon Middleton's side look to extend their unbeaten run.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LUKE AUGUSTUS: Premiership Rugby has had its fair share of storylines already this season and on Friday night another is about to develop at The Rec.