Scotland make five changes to their team to face Samoa
After claiming that Scotland lacked energy during their opening weekend defeat to Ireland, Gregor Townsend has made five changes t…
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28 Sep 2019, 1:52
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Rugby Australia make decision on Reece Hodge
Michael Cheika has confirmed that Australia will not appeal against wing Reece Hodge’s three-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
Online Editors
28 Sep 2019, 1:34
The moment that changed All Blacks star Sam Cane's life
It's been a rollercoaster 12 months for one of the All Blacks' key men, who considers himself lucky to even be at this World Cup.
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27 Sep 2019, 23:52
Why the All Blacks have snubbed a chance to play at the 2020 Olympics
There will be no All Blacks present at next year's Tokyo Olympics as the New Zealand sevens side push for a maiden gold medal.
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27 Sep 2019, 22:56
Uruguay treating Georgia clash 'like a final' as automatic qualification for 2023 World Cup beckons
While Uruguay bask in the unexpected glory of their World Cup success over Fiji, their next goal is to overcome Georgia and potent…
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27 Sep 2019, 20:01
Sam Whitelock's incredible All Blacks evolution
It would seem Sam Whitelock has ticked every box possible but this is a man who knows where he started, how he got here, and the v…
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27 Sep 2019, 19:26
Why Mako Vunipola's place in England squad isn't safe
Mako Vunipola has been warned he must fight to reclaim his front-row spot as England face the first true test of the squad cohesio…
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27 Sep 2019, 17:52
Stade Francais punish South African Hendre Stassen for his positive drugs test
Stade Francais has applied the ultimate sanction to Hendre Stassen, sacking the South African after he tested positive for a banne…
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27 Sep 2019, 10:51
'When Rassie spoke to me (about coming out of retirement) I was sipping cocktails in Ibiza'
Skipper versus Namibia on Saturday, veteran Schalk Brits was living it up on the Med when Rassie Erasmus called to invite him back…
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27 Sep 2019, 9:59
'We're not going to sit in our hotel rooms and cry for a week'
Scotland's players have been criticised for being spotted having fun away from the training ground in Japan, but John Barcley insi…
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27 Sep 2019, 9:39
RWC effectively over for Motu Matu'u after ban handed down for high tackle
It was always likely that Motu Matu’u would be banned for the high tackle he put in against Russia, but the punishment handed do…
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27 Sep 2019, 9:05
Red-carded Quill's World Cup looks over after suspension for high tackle on Owen Farrell
John Quill, the Irishman playing for USA, was the first player red-carded at the 2019 World Cup and he has now learned his fate fo…
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27 Sep 2019, 4:24
'We don't need World Rugby framework to tell us how to tackle'
With Reece Hodge set to miss three matches after a dangerous tackle against Fiji, Australia boss Michael Cheika has defended his p…
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27 Sep 2019, 3:54
It's finally thumbs up for Mako Vunipola at the RWC, with outlook also good for Jack Nowell
England felt it was a worthwhile risk taking injured duo Mako Vunipola and Jack Nowell to Japan and the punt appears to have been …
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27 Sep 2019, 3:30
Jack Conan foot injury setback for Ireland
Ireland fear Jack Conan’s foot injury could prove a World Cup “setback” for the Leinster back-row forward.
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27 Sep 2019, 2:34
Piers Francis cited for first-minute tackle against the USA
Fears that Piers Francis could be cited for a first-minute high tackle missed by referee Nic Berry in England's win over the USA h…
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27 Sep 2019, 2:27
Namibian squad have taken time off from their day jobs to make it to the World Cup
The enormity of Namibia's task in Saturday's clash against South Africa can be fathomed from the fact that 70 per cent of their sq…
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27 Sep 2019, 1:00
Wallabies name new halves combo for blockbuster World Cup clash against Wales
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to his starting side ahead of Australia’s clash with Wales on Sunday.
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26 Sep 2019, 22:11
The five All Blacks cracks exposed by the Springboks
The All Blacks are well aware improvement is needed to fulfil their quest for three straight Webb Ellis Cups in Japan.
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26 Sep 2019, 21:55
World Cup expansion necessary to even the playing field
There are many reasons why the Rugby World Cup should be increased from 20 to 24 teams and in the amazing spectacle at the Kamaish…
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26 Sep 2019, 20:22
