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'We're not judged by social media' Hansen stamps out suggestions of All Blacks' foul play after images circulate

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has stamped out suggestions of All Blacks' foul play, telling media on Tuesday that 'you can get sho…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 19:30

'Unfair advantage' - Irish rugby writer calls for All Blacks haka to be stopped

An Irish rugby writer has called for a stop to the All Blacks haka, saying it "gives New Zealand an unfair advantage".

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 18:53

Scarlets snap up Fijian World Cup forward

The World Cup isn't yet a week old, but the shop window that is the tournament in Japan has already caught the eye of new Scarlets…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 13:24

Stephen Jones: 'My manic week answering SOS call'

Being part of the Wales set-up for the 2019 World Cup was the furthest thing from Stephen Jones' mind until he received a phone ca…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 12:36

Despite playing 761 of England's last 800 minutes, Billy Vunipola is chosen to start against USA

It was felt England's encounter against USA was an ideal opportunity to give Billy Vunipola a rest, but Eddie Jones has picked him…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 12:18

Samoa come good in the second half to see off plucky Russia

Samoa were one of the last sides into action at the World Cup and while their first-half performance left much to be desired, they…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 10:03

Ireland downplay Johnny Sexton not training fully four days before Japan match

Johnny Sexton only took part in some of Ireland's training session on Tuesday, but management insist that this was no big deal ahe…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 5:35

McKee finally issues his response about Cheika's 'spirit of rugby' criticism of Fiji

Michael Cheika scolded Fiji for referring the Reece Hodge incident to the citing official following Saturday's Australia-Fiji matc…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 4:36

Scotland dealt another injury blow as another star joins Watson in heading home early

Scotland’s World Cup hopes have suffered a third major blow in as many days after scrum-half Ali Price was ruled out for the rem…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 1:38

Argentina coach Ledesma backtracks and issues apology for post-match tirade

Argentina's head coach Mario Ledesma has issued an apology for his accusatory post-match tirade at the referees following his side…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 0:46

Ben Youngs on the cusp of taking English record from Red Rose legend

Ben Youngs is set to equal Jonny Wilkinson's record as England's most capped back when he is named in the squad for Thursday's Rug…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2019, 23:42

James O'Connor, the world's best goalkicker under pressure, unlikely to be called upon to fix Wallabies' woes

James O'Connor doesn't see himself as the solution to Australia's inaccurate goalkicking heading into their key Rugby World Cup cl…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2019, 22:49

Fiji's plan for Kamaishi: Show of respect... Then unleash hell

Fiji players will pause in silence before their Rugby World Cup game against Uruguay to commemorate those who died in the 2011 tsu…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2019, 22:15

Warren Gatland: 'We do have a few things up our sleeve for next week'

Warren Gatland says his Wales side will have a few new tricks up their sleeve when they play Australia in what is potentially a Ru…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2019, 21:54

'I saw it' - All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster's response following Kieran Read's off-the-ball coat hanger tackle

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has lead the official response from the team after Kieran Read was questioned for an off-the…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2019, 19:22

'He put his opposite under pressure' - Puzzled South African coach says enquiry will be made after lack of scrum penalties

South Africa assistant coach Matthew Proudfoot was impressed with many aspects of his side's game against New Zealand, particularl…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2019, 17:32

Healy: 'Ireland can breach the dark spells in Japan'

Cian Healy has backed Ireland to keep breaching the mental “dark spells” that can yield more World Cup progress.

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2019, 12:45

Dominant first half hands Wales winning start

Wales launched their World Cup campaign in bonus point fashion by seeing off Georgia 43-14 at City of Toyota Stadium.

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2019, 12:05

Youngs: 'You just want to give him the ball and let things happen'

Ben Youngs insists Manu Tuilagi’s rampaging World Cup return is more meaningful due to the injury struggles that almost led to h…

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2019, 8:22

Conway hails Ireland's 'savages'

Andrew Conway has paid tribute to Ireland’s resolve in refusing to panic after their record 57-15 loss to England at Twickenham …

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Online Editors
23 Sep 2019, 6:36
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