Host nation Japan name their World Cup squad
Host nation Japan have taken a giant step towards the start of the World Cup with Jamie Joseph confirming his 31-man squad followi…
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29 Aug 2019, 5:56
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Wales' team to face Ireland includes two new caps
Warren Gatland has decided to take an experimental approach to Wales' latest World Cup warm-up by naming two uncapped players in t…
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29 Aug 2019, 5:08
Israel Folau launches circuit court battle with Rugby Australia by lodging a 26-page statement
It was May when Rugby Australia terminated Isreal Folau's contract but the former Wallabies star isn't going quietly as his legal …
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29 Aug 2019, 3:56
'It's ridiculous' - World Rugby vice president Agustin Pichot slams world rankings
World Rugby vice president Agustin Pichot has joined the chorus of criticism surrounding the world rankings system after Wales ove…
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29 Aug 2019, 0:18
Title favourites? How the All Blacks have a 53 percent chance of winning the World Cup
According to expert analytics led by Senior Fellow at Motu Economic and Policy Research Niven Winchester, the All Blacks have a 53…
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28 Aug 2019, 23:04
Owen Franks breaks silence over World Cup axing
Discarded All Blacks prop Owen Franks has opened up about his World Cup axing for the first time since his omission from the natio…
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28 Aug 2019, 19:25
Uncapped Wallabies teenager Jordan Petaia hit with pre-World Cup injury scare
World Cup selection bolter Jordan Petaia will return early from the Wallabies camp in New Caledonia after sustaining a hamstring i…
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28 Aug 2019, 18:53
World Rugby claims its multi-million investment has transformed Pacific Islands rugby
With Auckland ready to host a pre-World Cup celebration of Pasifika rugby this Saturday, World Rugby claims its four-year investme…
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28 Aug 2019, 12:38
Gabrillagues' appeal result not a good look for World Rugby
France were left incredulous by the six-week ban handed down to Paul Gabrillagues which threatened his World Cup participation, bu…
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28 Aug 2019, 5:24
Why Owen Franks missed the All Blacks World Cup cut
After 108 tests, Owen Franks' tenure as the All Blacks' incumbent tighthead prop has come to an abrupt end.
Online Editors
28 Aug 2019, 1:40
The four biggest losers from the All Blacks World Cup squad announcement
Who are the unluckiest players not to feature in Steve Hansen's 31-man All Blacks squad for the World Cup?
Online Editors
28 Aug 2019, 0:46
The surprise selection: All Blacks rookie Luke Jacobson 'got a big future'
As Steve Hansen's 31-man World Cup squad was announced at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, one name that stood out among the re…
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28 Aug 2019, 0:26
All Blacks fans rally around excluded star Laumape as squad announcement incites disbelief
The All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad announcement included some high-profile omissions, leaving 108-test prop Owen Franks out.
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28 Aug 2019, 0:16
Sekope Kepu proud of Wallabies squad diversity
Veteran Sekope Kepu is proud of the increasing diversity of the Wallabies, with around half of Australia's Rugby World Cup squad o…
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28 Aug 2019, 0:03
All Blacks name 31-man World Cup squad
The All Blacks have named their 31-man World Cup squad to play in Japan next month, and head coach Steve Hansen has sprung some su…
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27 Aug 2019, 19:18
Rugby Australia committed to promoting from within
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle insists her organisation is committed to developing and promoting local coaches des…
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27 Aug 2019, 17:02
Ireland tackle speculation that Rory Best's captaincy is under threat
Rory Best's Ireland captaincy has come in for stern criticism in the wake of last weekend's humiliating loss to England but talk h…
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27 Aug 2019, 12:36
Scotland explain precisely why Richie Gray hasn't replaced Sam Skinner in their squad
There is bemusement in Scotland that Richie Gray isn't involved in their World Cup preparations, but Scottish management have prov…
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27 Aug 2019, 9:15
Scotland call-up replacement after Sam Skinner is ruled out of World Cup
The worst was feared for Sam Skinner after he was injured in last Saturday's win over France and Scotland have now confirmed the E…
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27 Aug 2019, 6:37
Gloucester find replacement on its doorstep to succeed CEO Vaughan
With Stephen Vaughan leaving after six years and embracing a fresh challenge at Wasps, Gloucester were left looking for a new CEO …
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27 Aug 2019, 6:18
