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Rivals will demand Saracens are expelled if they challenge any guilty salary cap verdict - reports

No verdict has yet been decided in the investigation into Saracens' salary cap, but rival Premiership clubs have held informal tal…

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Online Editors
18 Sep 2019, 11:09

'There were a couple of nervous days after the injury, so I'm just happy to be here'

Joe Schmidt gambled on the fitness of Joey Carbery coming good just in time for the World Cup but the punt paid off and the back-u…

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Online Editors
18 Sep 2019, 9:37

'Manu lives less than 100 metres from me and can be a nuisance sometimes'

Tonga's Telusa Veainu can't wait to catch up Manu Tuilagi on Sunday in Sapporo as his neighbour in Leicester helped him get throug…

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Online Editors
18 Sep 2019, 6:20

Erasmus addresses the impact the Etzebeth assault allegations have had on the Springboks

The investigation into assault allegations against Eben Etzebeth has been an elephant in the room but Rassie Erasmus has addressed…

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Online Editors
18 Sep 2019, 5:52

Ireland provide an upbeat fitness update with countdown on to Scotland opener

RugbyPass was ahead of the curve in revealing last Saturday Ireland's injury headache over Robbie Henshaw, but concerns about othe…

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Online Editors
18 Sep 2019, 4:44

World Rugby reveal six instances of suspicious approaches made to players and/or staff at England 2015

World Rugby’s integrity unit have been giving RWC briefings on how to protect rugby's integrity, with Eddie Jones’ England squ…

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Online Editors
18 Sep 2019, 4:20

'It's huge disappointment, shock, but we are also adults and realise we have just got to get on with it'

Wales' players were shocked by the Rob Howley revelations but they illustrated their professionalism at a press conference on Wedn…

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Online Editors
18 Sep 2019, 3:40

Gatland: Sent-home Howley has been left 'devastated' by betting allegations

Warren Gatland has said the Wales team were "shocked" by the revelation of Rob Howley's alleged breach of World Rugby's betting an…

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Online Editors
18 Sep 2019, 1:14

Springboks name strong side to face All Blacks in opening World Cup clash

The Springboks will field an unchanged 23 for the first time since the last Rugby World Cup for their opening match of the 2019 ve…

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Online Editors
18 Sep 2019, 0:41

'Are you sure he's not playing?' - Paranoid Springboks coach expecting All Blacks' surprise selection

Ahead of their opening World Cup clash against the All Blacks, Springboks assistant coach Matthew Proudfoot has a feeling that Han…

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Online Editors
18 Sep 2019, 0:30

Francois Louw heading into his third World Cup more prepared than ever

Veteran Springbok flanker Francois Louw is preparing for the third World Cup in his career, having been apart of the 2011 and 2015…

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Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 23:54

Japan name side for Rugby World Cup opener

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has made seven changes to his starting XV for the opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup against …

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Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 23:30

Fiji's plan to upset Wallabies at the World Cup

Fiji have spent two months honing ways to match Australia's breakdown prowess, believing that will be the key to unlocking a momen…

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Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 19:51

Wallabies lock Izack Rodda commits to Australian rugby

Lock Izack Rodda has bucked the trend of several of his Wallabies teammates to commit his future to Australian rugby.

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Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 19:26

Wallabies hookers keeping it in the family

Missing out on a Rugby World Cup start against Fiji will sting for most players in the Wallabies squad but there is a comfort blan…

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Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 19:22

Samoa cover tattoos at Rugby World Cup as sign of respect for Japan

Samoa are hiding their tattoos at the World Cup, as a mark of respect to the hosts.

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Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 17:30

'He can do freakish things that are beyond Johnny and Owen' - Dan Carter puts Barrett in a class of his own

Former All Black Rugby World Cup-winning flyhalf Dan Carter has offered his thoughts on the current crop of international flyhalve…

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Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 16:28

'Just because it's England you can't think you're above everyone else'

England take on Tonga in their World Cup opener on Sunday in Japan with attack coach Scott Wisemantel claiming it should not be be…

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Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 16:17

Howley will join a rogues' gallery of other sportsmen if found guilty of breaching strict gambling regulations

Sportsmen breaching strict regulations surrounding gambling is a frequent enough occurrence so Wales assistant Rob Howley won't be…

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Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 13:39

Sale confirm they have secured a Faf de Klerk replacement on a short-term deal

With Faf de Klerk all set for South Africa's World Cup campaign to begin against New Zealand, Sale have successfully secured cover…

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Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 13:16
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