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'He's a God-like figure': All Blacks anxious of Diego Maradona effect on Pumas on eve of crucial Tri-Nations clash

The All Blacks can't bear to think about a rare third straight defeat as the Pumas look to "do it for Diego" in Saturday night's T…

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26 Nov 2020, 23:06

Los Pumas call NRL star Nathan Cleary into training camp ahead of All Blacks showdown

Soaking up the NRL off-season after Penrith's grand final defeat and then the NSW State of Origin series loss, star playmaker Nath…

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26 Nov 2020, 19:30

Super League boss taking learnings from rugby union

he Wests Tigers assistant coach Hodgson will leave Australia in early December to take up a three-year contract with the English S…

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26 Nov 2020, 12:47

Is captaincy on the cards in the near future for Wallabies birthday boy Harry Wilson?

Thinking more about cake than captaincy, young Wallabies star Harry Wilson says he's not ready to be in the leadership mix.

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26 Nov 2020, 2:07

Maradona-inspired Pumas make 10 changes for All Blacks rematch

Argentina will honour Diego Maradona in their Tri-Nations test against New Zealand on Saturday by trying to match his passion for …

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26 Nov 2020, 1:49

The 'triple threat' that could see Hunter Paisami create one of the great Wallabies midfield pairings with Jordan Petaia

The Wallabies have high hopes for youngster Hunter Paisami emerging as a "triple threat" as he develops his test game.

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24 Nov 2020, 20:57

Key playmaker in line for Tri-Nations finale return as Wallabies reveal where they went wrong against Pumas

Wallabies assistant coach Scott Wisemantel said the side were "flat" in their 15-all draw with Argentina, but the return of a vete…

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24 Nov 2020, 0:47

Pumas 'are not looking for excuses' as they chase Tri Nations history

Fitness or fatigue won't be factors as the Pumas bid to turn the Tri Nations upside down with another earth-shattering win over th…

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22 Nov 2020, 23:25

Vakatawa the difference as France win 'arm-wrestle' against Scotland

France centre Virimi Vakatawa muscled over the line to break open an absorbing clash which saw his side beat a spirited but ultima…

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22 Nov 2020, 20:05

'I've read a fair bit this week and all they were talking about is the red card changed the game'

The Dark Blues ended France’s Grand Slam hopes with a 28-17 home win in March.

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22 Nov 2020, 9:17

'Maybe if they draw' - What the Wallabies need to stay in Tri Nations title race

The Wallabies are praying for a long-shot draw between New Zealand and Argentina as their best hope of staying in the Tri Nations …

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22 Nov 2020, 0:15

'We should have closed it out' - Wallabies coach Rennie left frustrated by draw

The Wallabies relinquished a nine-point second-half lead in a 15-15 stalemate in Newcastle to gift the All Blacks back the advant…

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21 Nov 2020, 17:40

Stalemate in Newcastle: Wallabies and Pumas play out a try-less draw in Tri Nations

The All Blacks have held their place at the top of the Tri Nations table after the Wallabies and Los Pumas played out a dire 15-al…

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21 Nov 2020, 5:35

'There will be no problems for me': England sporting legend set to switch national allegiance to support Welsh debutant grandson

Ian Botham, one of England's great sporting heroes, reckons he knows exactly who he will be cheering for should his grandson James…

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20 Nov 2020, 23:15

'We're fully aware of what they're capable of': The Pumas stars the Wallabies need to shut down to avoid same fate as All Blacks

With Rugby Australia's trophy cabinet as bare as their coffers, Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has highlighted the significance …

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19 Nov 2020, 22:56

'I'm not asking our players to be more emotional': How Dave Rennie plans to break the Wallabies' back-to-back duck

Dave Rennie is challenging his Wallabies to prove themselves as something at least close to the real deal with a watershed win ove…

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19 Nov 2020, 17:45

Rugby World Cup draw quirk delivers pools divided by geography

Australia have been drawn in the same pool with hosts and trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand at next year's women's Rugby World Cup.

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19 Nov 2020, 15:35

'I was in his place a few years ago and it's not easy' - Ledesma feels for Michael Cheika

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says it's not easy for Wallabies mentor Michael Cheika to take on his homeland in Saturday's Tri-Nat…

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19 Nov 2020, 4:23

Los Pumas keep changes to a minimum after historic victory over All Blacks

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma retained the same starting line-up that upset the All Blacks for the Pumas' Tri-Nations clash with t…

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18 Nov 2020, 22:52

James O'Connor injury paves the way for a second start for rugby 'nerd'

Matt Philip is backing his rugby nerd teammate Reece Hodge to again deliver in the Wallabies No.10 jersey with another injury ruli…

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17 Nov 2020, 22:59
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