The 10 Fiercest Rivalries In Rugby Union

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This weekend sees Wales take on England in what is one of the fiercest rivalries in rugby union history.

Last time round Wales came out on top in Twickenham as they embarrassed England as hosts at the Rugby World Cup, but what are the greatest rivalries in rugby union history down through the years?

English newspaper The Daily Telegraph have put together their top 10 greatest rivalries in a feature article, as they build up to this weekend’s mammoth clash, and it’s hard to disagree with their selection.

Ireland’s bitter rivalry with the old enemy of course makes the list along with some of the Southern hemisphere’s biggest clashes including the rivalry that exists between the world champions New Zealand and their neighbours Australia and South Africa. Check out the full list below.

Samoa v Wales

WALES: 5 Wins

SAMOA: 4 Wins

Ireland v England

IRELAND: 47 wins

ENGLAND: 75 wins

DRAWN: 8

Georgia v Russia

GEORGIA: 17 wins

RUSSIA: 1 wins

DRAWN: 1

Wales v Ireland

WALES: 67 wins

IRELAND: 50 wins

DRAWN: 6

England v Scotland

ENGLAND: 73

SCOTLAND: 42

DRAWN: 18

New Zealand v France

NEW ZEALAND: 42 wins

FRANCE: 12 wins

DRAWN: 1

France v England

ENGLAND: 55 wins

FRANCE: 39 wins

DRAWN: 7

Australia v New Zealand

AUSTRALIA: 42 Wins

NEW ZEALAND: 105 Wins

DRAWN: 7

England v Wales

ENGLAND: 58 wins

WALES: 56 wins

DRAWN: 12

South Africa v New Zealand

SOUTH AFRICA: 35 wins

NEW ZEALAND: 52 wins

DRAWN: 3

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