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'We have had discussions around that' - Hosting duties for 2027 Rugby World Cup could be shared

World Rugby is in the process of gauging interest in hosting the 2027 and 2031 tournaments as well as the women's events in 2025 a…

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01 Feb 2021, 4:38

The Wallabies must lift their game and gain 'cutting edge' says new Rugby Australia boss

Rugby Australia's new chief executive has placed the onus squarely on the Wallabies to lift their game, saying the success of the…

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31 Jan 2021, 22:10

Combined Australia/France 'Wallableus' team could play British and Irish Lions, according to RA chairman

Assembling a combined Wallabies and France side to face the British and Irish Lions is a left-field idea on the table as part of R…

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30 Jan 2021, 23:44

Bulls clinch first Currie Cup title in 11 years, but only after a lightning stoppage and extra-time

An Arno Botha try was critical in settling the Currie Cup final, a game between Bulls and Sharks that took nearly three hours to c…

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30 Jan 2021, 12:52

France forced to cut six players from squad

France are to cut their Six Nations squad from 37 to 31 players as they set up a bubble to avoid COVID-19 contaminations, the Fren…

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30 Jan 2021, 9:15

'I think if we named 30 Wallabies in our squad we'd still be bottom of the betting market'

They've been written off as wooden spoon contenders in the betting markets but former Wallabies flanker Matt Hodgson says people w…

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28 Jan 2021, 6:03

Six Nations still waiting on French government travel guarantee for Scotland and Wales games

It still isn't fully certain that Scotland will be able to travel to France for the late February Six Nations game in Paris.

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27 Jan 2021, 12:10

Rob Kearney's 'subtle hints' helping Western Force coach

The Force have added a glut of international stars to their roster during the off-season, with former Ireland fullback Rob Kearney…

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22 Jan 2021, 6:12

'To be honest I don't really care' - Waratahs' new skipper defiant

Jake Gordon can lean on just one game of captaincy experience after taking over the leadership of the Waratahs.

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21 Jan 2021, 3:54

'It's tough when you put a lot of effort into building a team': Former Jaguar finds solace with fellow Super Rugby outcasts

Star Argentinian scrumhalf Tomás Cubelli says he feels the pain of the Western Force's past heartbreak after the Jaguares were al…

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19 Jan 2021, 16:30

The 'hidden gem' the Reds are set to unleash as they eye Super Rugby AU title

Liam Wright has reflected on Queensland rugby's ability to hang on to local talent and unearth "hidden gems" as they eye a Super R…

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18 Jan 2021, 0:12

'I haven't coached anyone like him before': The 18-year-old that shunned the NRL to sign with the Reds

Mac Grealy has taken the best bits of Kalyn Ponga's game and is seen as the next Tim Horan at the Queensland Reds.

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16 Jan 2021, 16:35

'We want it to be the world's best league': Japan have sights set on global dominance with launch of new pro league

The new format, which has yet to be given a name and fell short of the dramatic shake-up some had been calling for, will replace t…

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15 Jan 2021, 18:21

'If anyone else wants to come out, great': Rugby Australia's new idea to host a mini-Rugby World Cup

With France due to tour Australia in July and the Rugby Championship featuring South Africa, Argentina, and NZ set to go ahead i…

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15 Jan 2021, 18:14

'We're not learning anything new' - Super Rugby champs ready to 'hit the ground running' says White

Wallabies halfback Nic White believes the Brumbies only need to make minor tweaks to challenge for back-to-back Super RugbyAU crow…

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15 Jan 2021, 3:55

'I wasn't happy at the Waratahs': Wallabies prop's startling admission

Wallabies prop Tom Robertson concedes he was unhappy at the NSW Waratahs last year, and has described his move to the Western Forc…

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15 Jan 2021, 1:00

New Japan Top League season is latest victim of pandemic

The start of Japan's Top League rugby union competition has been delayed due to COVID-19 outbreaks at several clubs.

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14 Jan 2021, 4:09

Australia's latest NRL recruit already making waves with Queensland Reds: 'I have unfinished business with rugby'

The sight of the Queensland Reds' prized recruit Suliasi Vunivalu prowling on the wing at Ballymore has instantly excited Wallabie…

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13 Jan 2021, 22:57

More disruptions for Super Rugby as plug pulled on pre-season match

The Super Rugby AU trial between the NSW Waratahs and Brumbies in Bowral later this month has been cancelled, as coronavirus again…

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13 Jan 2021, 21:00

Western Force lose Argentina's Julian Montoya to England

The Western Force's Argentine contingent has been cut by one after star hooker Julian Montoya was forced to renege on his contract…

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13 Jan 2021, 20:32
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