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The semi-finals of the Super Rugby Women's season are upon us, with four sides set to become two this weekend across Australia and Fiji. Join RUCK's Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. After another exciting regular season, the Fijiana Drua top the tree with three wins from four matches, closely followed by Western Force with just +20 points difference between the two sides.

Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe and his wife Nika van der Merwe have announced they are expecting their first child together, with the couple revealing their baby is due in early January. Join the RUCK's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.

A three-time World Rugby Player of the Year and two-time Rugby World Cup winner, Carter graced some of the sport's most iconic stadiums during his glittering career. From unforgettable Test matches to World Cup showpieces, the legendary fly-half has experienced rugby's biggest stages firsthand. Looking back on his career, Carter revealed the three stadiums that left the biggest impression on him. ⭐ Save us to your Google Favourites for nonstop RUCK content! 3.

With England facing Argentina in tonight's World Cup semi-final, crossover fever is inevitable. While Steve Borthwick's side also meet Los Pumas in the Nations Championship this weekend, football takes centre stage. Join RUCK's Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. So, if Thomas Tuchel's stars swapped studs for boots of a different kind, which rugby positions would suit them best? We make the case for every selection ahead of kick-off tonight in Georgia.

Marcus Smith has opened up about his recent conversations with friend and Argentina football star Alexis Mac Allister ahead of England's World Cup semi-final tonight. Join RUCK's Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. The pair became friends during Mac Allister's time at Brighton and Hove Albion, the club Smith supports and his local team growing up.

Former England lock David Ribbans has become eligible to represent the Springboks under World Rugby's updated eligibility regulations, but the South African-born forward has admitted the prospect of wearing the green and gold feels "strange" to him.

Join the RUCK's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Success at the coaching mantle can be measured in many ways, from Rugby World Cup triumphs and Six Nations titles to the ability to rebuild struggling nations, develop future stars and consistently outperform expectations on the biggest stage.

Ireland have a blockbuster clash lined up to close out their Nations Championship this weekend, as Andy Farrell's men take on the All Blacks to end their Southern Series with a bang. Join the RUCK's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The iconic Eden Park sets the scene for this third round clash, with the All Blacks 32-year, 52-Test unbeaten run on the line at the incredible Auckland stadium.

Professional rugby has delivered its fair share of blockbuster transfers over the past three decades, with some of the sport's biggest names switching clubs for record-breaking fees and salaries. But for every deal that made the headlines, there have been several that came incredibly close before collapsing at the final hurdle. From World Cup-winning captains to some of the greatest players the game has ever seen, these are the biggest rugby transfers that almost happened.

Scrummaging remains one of rugby's purest contests of strength, technique and power. While the modern game has evolved dramatically, the ability to dominate at the set-piece is still one of the most valuable assets a prop can possess. From World Cup winners to feared Test match enforcers, these front-row giants built their reputations by dismantling opponents at scrum time.