Waratahs follow compatriots' lead and name rookie at 10 to take on Crusaders
New NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney has declared complete confidence in his Super Rugby rookies, after opting to blood debutants Wil…
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29 Jan 2020, 16:39
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Sharks blood newbies while Bulls turn to one of Pretoria's favourite sons for South African derby
Head coaches Sean Everitt and Pote Human have named their sides for this weekend's Super Rugby clash between the Sharks and the Bu…
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29 Jan 2020, 16:05
The minor adjustment made by Rieko Ioane that could pay huge dividends
The new, trimmer Rieko Ioane will start on the left wing for the Blues against the Chiefs at Eden Park on Friday as confident as e…
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29 Jan 2020, 15:18
Joe Schmidt will temporarily return to coaching next week - reports
In the same week Bath moved quickly to dismiss reports that the New Zealander was asked to become their head coach, it has emerged…
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29 Jan 2020, 11:36
Stuart McInally signs new long-term contract
Club captain Stuart McInally has committed his future to Edinburgh by signing a new long-term deal with his hometown team.
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29 Jan 2020, 11:26
Luke Cowan-Dickie leaves England's Portugal training base
The Exeter Chiefs hooker could miss the Guinness Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Sunday after departing the Algarve …
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29 Jan 2020, 9:42
Bristol continue their shopping, this time signing a familiar face from Northampton
Pat Lam has been shopping again and he is bringing home former academy player Mitch Eadie on a two-year deal from Northampton.
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29 Jan 2020, 7:29
World Rugby have just put added pressure on teams to improve their results in 2020
The rankings system has regularly come in for criticism but it has now assumed even sharper importance for countries in this calen…
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29 Jan 2020, 5:47
Api Ratuniyarawa cops ban despite claiming he hadn't committed foul play
The Fijian was red-carded in the 49th minute of the Saints’ Gallagher Premiership home defeat to London Irish last Friday night …
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29 Jan 2020, 4:55
'I would never have said he was 18, and he is a big boy, that's for sure'
George North and Louis Rees-Zammit might be at opposite ends of the Test rugby spectrum – but Wales star Justin Tipuric says he …
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29 Jan 2020, 4:43
Cited Matt Kvesic is cleared to play on after incident versus Sale
A suspension for the back row arising from last weekend's defeat to Sale would have been a nuisance for Rob Baxter, but he has bee…
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29 Jan 2020, 4:14
England prop Marler admits relishing 'taking mickey' out of shamefaced Saracens stars
The seven players in the England camp who belong to the salary-cap breaching Premiership club are in Marler’s banter cross hairs…
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29 Jan 2020, 4:00
Blues start two All Blacks and bench two for Super Rugby opening night
Six players will make their debuts in an exciting Blues side that includes All Black Rieko Ioane, who will play his 50th game for …
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28 Jan 2020, 21:43
Next generation arrives as Brumbies and Reds roll out rookie 10s for their Super Rugby opener
A pair of rookie first fives will line up on Canberra soil on Friday night to kick off the Australian conference for Super Rugby 2…
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28 Jan 2020, 19:57
All Blacks hooker Nathan Harris to miss entire Super Rugby campaign with Chiefs
Gallagher Chiefs and Bay of Plenty hooker Nathan Harris has been ruled out of the upcoming 2020 Investec Super Rugby season.
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28 Jan 2020, 18:45
Super Rugby create bushfire smoke policy as Canberra temperatures set to surpass 40 degrees
Super Rugby has created safety guidelines around air quality as bushfires burn near Canberra just two days before the Brumbies kic…
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28 Jan 2020, 18:44
Quinn Tupaea named for starting debut against the Blues while Sam Cane packs down in unfamiliar role
Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has named his side to face the Blues in their opening game of the 2020 Investec Super R…
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28 Jan 2020, 18:06
'You always want to face the good teams early, it gives you that benchmark.'
Facing the formidable three-time defending Super Rugby champions the Crusaders first up might seem a scary prospect, but it's a ch…
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28 Jan 2020, 17:55
Matt Toomua wants to be the starting Wallabies 10
Melbourne Rebels playmaker Matt Toomua isn't beating around the bush - he wants to make the Wallabies No.10 jersey his own in 2020…
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28 Jan 2020, 17:21
Finn Russell's absence is a major deal... but only outside of Scotland
Scotland centre Huw Jones insists the squad are unperturbed by Finn Russell’s dramatic departure as he backed Glasgow team-mate …
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28 Jan 2020, 16:42
