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Exeter bring in well-travelled tighthead Maks van Dyk

With the start of the 2020/21 Premiership fast approaching, Exeter have secured some tighthead cover with the signing of Maks van …

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05 Nov 2020, 3:29

Davie Rennie swings the axe and injects three Wallabies debutants for redemption match with All Blacks

Underlining his faith in Australia's generation next, Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will blood his eighth and ninth Test debutants o…

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04 Nov 2020, 18:57

'They are going to be scary come 2023' - The side that All Blacks fans fear at World Cups is causing concern again

After losing to Wales in last year's quarterfinal, France became a formidable outfit in 2020 after recruiting former Welsh defence…

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04 Nov 2020, 18:50

All Blacks make mass changes for Bledisloe IV, name four test debutants

The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the Investec Tri Nations Test at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday No…

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04 Nov 2020, 18:35

Report: Super Rugby to shift to 12-team format in 2022, introduce two Pacific teams

Despite fears that the respective New Zealand and Australian rugby unions would again overlook the Pacific Islands for future comp…

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04 Nov 2020, 15:59

Jamie Gibson signs for Gloucester

George Skivington has been busy this week on the Gloucester recruitment front, Jamie Gibson his latest signing for the 2020/21 sea…

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04 Nov 2020, 12:32

Massive blow for Scotland: Townsend provides painful Russell and Hastings injury update

Gregor Townsend watched in anguish last weekend as both Finn Russell and Adam Hastings exited the Scotland win over Wales with inj…

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04 Nov 2020, 11:32

WRU delivers verdict on Pivac's fifth-place Six Nations finish

Wayne Pivac never expected five straight defeats after his opening day win over Italy and the WRU have now had its say on the Wale…

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04 Nov 2020, 10:55

Saturday's Benetton vs Munster PRO14 match is off

Benetton have not enjoyed the best of starts on and off the pitch to the 2020/21 PRO14, their postponement vs Munster the latest s…

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04 Nov 2020, 10:08

WRU doles out £20million loan, with Scarlets receiving the biggest share

Finances have caused anxiety in Welsh rugby in 2020 but the WRU have secured a timely loan for the regions, with Scarlets benefitt…

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04 Nov 2020, 8:57

Bristol post £3.1million pre-tax loss to end of May 2020

Rugby has had a terrible year financially, something reflected in the latest set of accounts from Bristol Bears, the Challenge Cup…

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04 Nov 2020, 6:48

SA Rugby issues statement after 2021 Rugby Championship agreement

Despite moving their club focus to the northern hemisphere, the Springboks will remain loyal to The Rugby Championship after 2020'…

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04 Nov 2020, 3:58

'Emotion got the better of him': Were the Wallabies too focused on trying to hurt the All Blacks?

Dave Rennie's sides have never shied away from contact in the past, but there's reason to believe that the Wallabies aren't quite …

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03 Nov 2020, 21:25

The German teenager who wants to play for the All Blacks - and how he could have played for one of NZ's biggest rivals

Never has there been an All Black who was born-and-raised in Germany, but 19-year-old Anton Segner is hoping to change that - espe…

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03 Nov 2020, 20:39

'Where's the pride in the jersey': All Blacks legends aim cheeky jibe at Wallabies after thrashing

Two All Blacks legends have had digs at the Wallabies after their thrashing at the hands of the All Blacks in the third Bledisloe …

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03 Nov 2020, 17:37

'I would last one minute': 2011 World Cup winner reveals physical and mental health struggles

Former All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu has opened up about his struggles with mental health during his playing career, saying he ba…

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03 Nov 2020, 16:52

'It's a good reminder every day': All Blacks newbies set to be rewarded for off-field roles

For anyone reaching the pinnacle of their job, it would be hard not to take some time to take in the new surroundings.

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03 Nov 2020, 13:17

Two Cornish Pirates agree to short-term deals at Gloucester, including 124kg prop 'Beefcake' Tyack

The 'Beefcake' Twitter handle of 124kg prop Jay Tyack will pique fans' interest as Gloucester sign two Cornish Pirates on short-te…

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03 Nov 2020, 11:42

Worcester bring in two forwards with Harlequins connections, including George Merrick

With the start of Premiership 2020/21 just over three weeks away, Worcester have recruited George Merrick and another forward.

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03 Nov 2020, 11:11

Leicester assistant Rob Taylor granted early release after just 5 months at Welford Road

It was June when Rob Taylor arrived at Leicester to ignite their attack but the assistant coach is leaving just five months later.…

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03 Nov 2020, 10:31
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