Scotland make 12 changes to team for rematch with Georgia
Having named his 31 for the World Cup on Tuesday, Gregor Townsend had his selection hat on again on Wednesday as he confirmed the …
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04 Sep 2019, 9:42
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Bulls' Ruan Steenkamp agrees short-term PRO14 deal
Kwagga Smith was reportedly the back row initially on Edinburgh's radar, but his World Cup inclusion by the Springboks left them l…
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04 Sep 2019, 8:47
Steve Borthwick issues fitness update on missing England duo Henry Slade and Jonathan Joseph
England haven't been shy turning to players outside their official World Cup 31 to help them through Friday night's final warm-up …
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04 Sep 2019, 7:10
David Pocock to make his much-awaited return against Samoa - and take the captain's armband
Champion Wallabies flanker David Pocock will captain Australia in his first Test of the year with Michael Cheika naming a mixed t…
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04 Sep 2019, 3:37
Japan name side tasked with keeping their 100 per cent win record over South Africa alive
Japan has named a strong squad for their pre-Rugby World Cup Test with South Africa, with coach Jamie Joseph placing the tournamen…
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04 Sep 2019, 3:32
Tatafu Polota-Nau to make Wallabies swansong against Samoa
Veteran hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is set to bring the curtain down on his Wallabies career in Saturday's World Cup warm-up Test aga…
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04 Sep 2019, 2:39
Eddie Jones names untested midfield for clash with Italy
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to play Italy on Friday at St James’ Park in Newcastle.
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04 Sep 2019, 2:36
Scotland fans take aim at Townsend as Huw Jones-fuelled rage ignites
Scotland's Rugby World Cup squad announcement was met with as much negativity as optimism as the Scottish fans processed the omiss…
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03 Sep 2019, 23:05
Chris Robshaw backs England and Springboks ahead of the All Blacks for World Cup glory
Former England captain Chris Robshaw is tipping either Eddie Jones' side or South Africa to win the World Cup ahead of the All Bla…
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03 Sep 2019, 22:45
Wallabies' World Cup rival backs Australia to 'go really far in this World Cup'
A former Wallabies assistant, who will be at the World Cup this month coaching one of Australia's key rivals, believes his former …
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03 Sep 2019, 20:37
Gregor Townsend believes Scotland's squad is stronger than ever
Only the injured Sam Skinner and Toulouse lock Richie Gray were not available to the Dark Blues coach as he named his 31-man squad…
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03 Sep 2019, 18:44
'If I was Devin Toner I'd be feeling very sorry for myself' - Brian O'Driscoll on the World Cup controversy that has Ireland talking
Devin Toner had been a favourite of Joe Schmidt throughout the New Zealander's time in charge of Ireland, but that situation had n…
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03 Sep 2019, 13:42
'The momentum is rolling, they are peaking...' - Wilkinson backs England for World Cup glory
With the World Cup about to get underway, Eddie Jones' England have received a ringing endorsement from Jonny Wilkinson, the out-h…
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03 Sep 2019, 12:43
Joe Schmidt hits back at Agustin Pichot in row over Devin Toner's RWC omission
Fire-fighting has become a regular activity for Joe Schmidt during an underwhelming 2019 as Ireland boss and Agustin Pichot is the…
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03 Sep 2019, 12:12
Gregor Townsend names Scotland's RWC squad
With all their Six Nations rivals having confirmed their World Cup squads, Scotland finally joined the party on Tuesday as Gregor …
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03 Sep 2019, 9:53
It's not looking good for Henry Slade's hopes of getting some pre-RWC game time
Eddie Jones would have wanted all 31 picks for Japan to play some rugby before the World Cup, but Henry Slade might not feature ag…
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03 Sep 2019, 9:39
Matt Toomua: 'There are five or six guys with Samoan heritage in the Wallabies squad and my dad will be torn'
After RWC preparations in Noumea that have been a routine of get up early, train, eat, sleep, repeat, Australia's Matt Toomua now …
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03 Sep 2019, 5:31
South Africa make 18 changes to the 23 that beat Argentina to face Japan
Famously ambushed by the Japanese at the 2015 World Cup, South Africa are taking no chances in Friday's rematch as Rassie Erasmus …
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03 Sep 2019, 4:46
Cancer survivor Nasi Manu headlines Tonga World Cup squad
Three-test loose forward Nasi Manu has completed a remarkable comeback from testicular cancer to be named in Tonga's 31-man World …
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03 Sep 2019, 1:18
'It's a waste of time': Steven Hansen responds to All Blacks 'cheat' claims
With the World Cup under three weeks away, Steve Hansen has brushed aside claims from the United Kingdom that the All Blacks are '…
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02 Sep 2019, 21:30
