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No room for David Pocock and Michael Hooper in Australian lineup says Wallabies legend

Legendary flanker George Smith wants Wallabies coach Michael Cheika to persist with his recent back row combination, even if it me…

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Online Editors
12 Sep 2019, 18:11

Sinckler sizes up challenge of England's four-day RWC turnaround

Kyle Sinckler is primed to put his 2017 Lions tour experience to good use with England's four-day turnaround in the opening games …

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Online Editors
12 Sep 2019, 17:01

SA Rugby issue statement on Etzebeth investigation on same day Peter de Villiers weighs in on the row

South Africa Rugby have issued a statement regarding the Eben Etzebeth investigation on the same day former Springboks coach Peter…

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Online Editors
12 Sep 2019, 11:43

Manu Tuilagi on why ethnic diversity can help fuel England's World Cup glory bid

Manu Tuilagi is among a number of England players with overseas heritage who are looking to repeat the heroics of Martin Johnson…

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Online Editors
12 Sep 2019, 7:49

Jordan Crane confirms it is the end of the line for his 16-year playing career

Jordan Crane has enjoyed a stellar career on the English club circuit but the end is now in sight for the former England internati…

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Online Editors
12 Sep 2019, 6:47

How 34 million people sitting up in the middle of the night in Japan to watch them play tells you they have passion for rugby

England's warm welcome in Japan and the release of The Brighton Miracle film has Steve Borthwick mindful what World Cup 2015 did f…

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Online Editors
12 Sep 2019, 6:17

'When the World Cup squad was announced, it was almost like I'd died'

It's nearly nine months since injury-hit Dylan Hartley last played a rugby match of any kind, but that lengthy absence hasn't less…

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Online Editors
12 Sep 2019, 4:09

'I've had enough, Mum' - Warburton details how he wanted to walk out on the British & Irish Lions tour

The highly respected Welsh flanker, now retired, said he was overwhelmed by emotional and physical pain as the match in Wellington…

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Online Editors
11 Sep 2019, 20:10

'Dave Rennie is highly regarded and I can't wait to work with him'

PRO14's new season is only a matter of weeks away but the recruitment is continuing in earnest with Highlanders' Aki Seiuli the la…

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Online Editors
11 Sep 2019, 12:00

Jamie Ritchie's nervous wait following injury last Friday is finally over

Scotland's James Ritchie had a few nervous days after picking up an injury in last Friday's win over Georgia but he has now been c…

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Online Editors
11 Sep 2019, 9:00

Premiership Rugby to ramp up concussion surveillance with new 2019/20 matchday initiative

With concussion continuing to remain a hot topic, Premiership Rugby have unveiled a new matchday initiative which they believe wil…

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Online Editors
11 Sep 2019, 5:52

England provide an update on Joe Launchbury's fitness after Friday's night scare

England have finally settled into their new surroundings in Japan following their weather-enforced delay with Steve Borthwick issu…

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Online Editors
11 Sep 2019, 5:31

'My career has always been about making the most of what I have - there has been a lot of overcoming adversity'

Veteran Ireland skipper Rory Best has come in for much criticism in the run-up to the World Cup but he is leaving for Japan on Wed…

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Online Editors
11 Sep 2019, 2:10

Phil Kearns backs Bernard Foley over Christian Lealiifano as Australia's No. 10

Former Wallabies captain Phil Kearns believes Bernard Foley shades Christian Lealiifano as the ideal Australian five-eighth at the…

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Online Editors
11 Sep 2019, 0:38

'It was tough to take': Gareth Anscombe reveals World Cup injury anguish

Star Wales first-five Gareth Anscombe has opened up about his disappointment of missing the World Cup in Japan through injury.

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Online Editors
10 Sep 2019, 23:20

Stirling Mortlock concerned about Wallabies following scratchy Samoa win

Former Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock is concerned about Australia's "very one-dimensional" attack in their 34-15 victory aga…

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Online Editors
10 Sep 2019, 21:26

Alun Wyn Jones: 'I think almost daily about possible World Cup glory'

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones admits it would be “not far off” to say he thinks daily about possible World Cup glory.

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Online Editors
10 Sep 2019, 19:26

Piers Francis: From Starbucks barista to World Cup bolter

Swapping England for New Zealand helped the centre kick-start his professional rugby career.

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Online Editors
10 Sep 2019, 17:57

Saints reveal who is taking over after Dylan Hartley steps back from Northampton captaincy

Former England skipper Dylan Hartley has been to the fore in a similar leadership capacity at Northampton but he is now stepping a…

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Online Editors
10 Sep 2019, 10:36

'If guys want to have a drink, that's not a problem... the guys will police each other'

England's last overseas World Cup - New Zealand 2011 - was blighted by off-field antics, but Ben Young believes the current squad …

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Online Editors
10 Sep 2019, 9:25
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