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Scottish Rugby opt against challenging World Rugby punishment

Scottish Rugby will not challenge the punishment handed out by World Rugby last week.

Rory Best will bring his rugby career to an end by captaining Eddie Jones' Barbarians side against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.

Hooker Guilhem Guirado made a nightmare start to his Montpellier career, suffering a long-term injury on his debut against his former club.

England head coach Eddie Jones said his future is out of hands after being linked with a surprise rugby league coaching role.

Warren Gatland has opened the door to coaching the All Blacks in the future, but did not apply to succeed Steve Hansen.

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Wing Teddy Thomas put more pressure on Stade Francais coach Heyneke Meyer as Racing 92 came out on top in the Paris derby.

Exeter Chiefs were in control at half-time, but Bristol Bears scored 20 points without reply in the second half to snatch a stunning win.

South Africa director of rugby said Francois Louw "was already ready to go where the fire was hottest" in a stellar international career.

Munster were delighted to have Andrew Conway back in Pro14 action as he settled an all-Irish affair with Ulster.

Toulouse's contrasting home and away form continued as they defeated visitors and 2018-19 Top 14 final opponents Clermont Auvergne.

Taylor Swift proved the unlikely inspiration for beleaguered Premiership champions Saracens as they roared to victory at Gloucester.

A looming points deduction would see Saracens facing a Premiership relegation battle this season, but they defeated Gloucester on Saturday.

Rob du Preez kicked 17 points while his brother Dan scored Sale Sharks' only try in a hard-fought 28-18 Premiership victory over Wasps.

Andrew Porter and Ronan Kelleher each crossed twice as Leinster maintained their 100 per cent record, while Edinburgh beat Dragons.

After their heavy defeat in the Rugby World Cup final, England have confirmed they will return to Japan for two Tests in 2020.