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All you need to know: All Blacks v Argentina

After experimenting with several new combinations last week, Ian Foster has gone with plan A against the Pumas.

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Online Editors
13 Nov 2020, 17:27

Premiership Rugby statement: 14 people in 8 clubs test positive

A total of 14 people have tested positive for Covid-19 following the latest round of Premiership Rugby PCR testing.

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13 Nov 2020, 12:15

Exeter begin Champions Cup title defence at home to Glasgow, 2020/21 pool fixtures confirmed

The fixtures for the newly formatted 2020/21 Champions Cup have been confirmed, with holders Exeter starting at home to Glasgow. …

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Online Editors
13 Nov 2020, 10:26

Sunday's France vs Fiji Nations Cup game is cancelled

The participation of Fiji in the Autumn Nations Cup generated much pre-tournament excitement but their opener versus France is can…

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13 Nov 2020, 9:22

South African tighthead in at Scarlets, Harlequins pick up a Championship loosehead prop

International call-ups are taking a toll on prop stocks in the UK, with Scarlets and Harlequins the latest to bring in reinforceme…

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13 Nov 2020, 8:40

Kicking mentor to greats such as Wilkinson, Barrett, Sexton and Ford launches online grassroots club

Dave Alred helped England's Jonny Wilkinson to World Cup glory and the kicking coach now wants to help all aspiring grassroots kic…

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Online Editors
13 Nov 2020, 6:56

Fiji's Nations Cup match with France threatened with cancellation - reports

Semi Radradra is unavailable due to a failed Covid-19 test and it's now reported that the Fiji vs France Nations Cup game could be…

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Online Editors
13 Nov 2020, 6:01

NZR confirms Fiji RU and Moana Pasifika as 'preferred partners' for 2022 expansion

Momentum is growing to get a Moana Pasifika franchise up and running and another step forward has been taken with New Zealand Rugb…

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Online Editors
13 Nov 2020, 4:40

The pandemic claims another match in SA after 'scrumming session' exposure

In compliance with COVID-19 protocols, the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match between the Emirates Lions and Phakisa Pumas schedul…

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13 Nov 2020, 4:21

Munster chasing best PRO14 start in 11 years

Munster have been one of the in-form teams in the PRO14 so far, and are one of three teams that remain unbeaten.

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Online Editors
13 Nov 2020, 4:06

Ian Foster reveals plans for All Blacks surplus for final Tri-Nations match - including suspended prop

This week's training camp could be the last of the year for some members of the All Blacks squad, with coach Ian Foster indicating…

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Online Editors
12 Nov 2020, 14:52

Leicester Tigers statement: Former England star steps down from board with 'immediate effect'

Former England wing Rory Underwood has stepped down from his role as non-executive director at Leicester Tigers with 'immediate ef…

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Online Editors
12 Nov 2020, 13:04

What time does Ireland vs Wales kick-off? - Autumn Nations Cup

Autumn Nations Cup: What time does Ireland vs Wales kick-off? Ireland vs Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup kicks off at 7pm UK/Irela…

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12 Nov 2020, 8:21

England plan pre-match tribute to rugby coach killed on police duty in September

Rugby coach Matt Ratana, who was shot and killed while on police duty in September, will be remembered at the England vs Georgia g…

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Online Editors
12 Nov 2020, 6:42

World Cup head injury ends career of Saracens' Puma prop Figallo

Pumas prop Juan Figallo has called time on his career after he failed to fully recover from a head injury sustained at the Rugby W…

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12 Nov 2020, 5:57

England back row to share joint captaincy at Saints

Lewis Ludlam has been named Northampton Saints’ co-captain for the 2020/21 season by Director of Rugby Chris Boyd, and will lead…

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12 Nov 2020, 5:35

Taumalolo suspended for 'striking an opposition player several times'

Hawke’s Bay’s prop Sona Taumalolo has been suspended for three weeks after being cited in his team’s Ranfurly Shield defence…

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Online Editors
12 Nov 2020, 4:06

Ex-Springboks forward Chiliboy Ralepelle loses appeal, 8-year doping ban stands

Chiliboy Ralepelle, the ex-Springboks forward, appealed the July 1 verdict that banned him for eight years following a failed dopi…

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Online Editors
12 Nov 2020, 4:05

Match-starved Argentina name rookie midfielder for Puma's first test in 13 months

The All Blacks will take on the Pumas in their first meeting of the Tri Nations on Saturday – the first test for the Argentinean…

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Online Editors
11 Nov 2020, 22:08

Julian Savea gets the nod for Lions' position switch to further his transition

Wellington Lions head coach, Leo Crowley, has made a handful of changes to his side ahead of their clash against Manawatu at Sky S…

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11 Nov 2020, 21:27
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