Report: South African Super Rugby poised to join Pro14 by early 2021
South Africa's four Super Rugby sides - the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers - are reportedly set to join Europe's Pro14 competit…
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29 Aug 2020, 0:53
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SANZAAR boss 'very optimistic' about New Zealand's chance of hosting Rugby Championship
SANZAAR chief executive Andy Marinos has revealed he is "very optimistic" about the chances of New Zealand hosting the Rugby Champ…
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28 Aug 2020, 23:09
Steve Hansen's advice to make the Wallabies and Rugby Australia more competitive
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen believes Rugby Australia should take notes from New Zealand Rugby.
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28 Aug 2020, 18:23
Scrapped: Wales have binned their 7s rugby team just weeks after England shelved theirs
Financial cutbacks led to the RFU scrapping their England 7s programme earlier this month and Wales have now done likewise.
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28 Aug 2020, 12:01
Brumbies see off Force to clinch right to host Super Rugby AU final
Brumbies moved to 28 competition points on the back of the win over Force to secure the decider, seven points clear of nearest riv…
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28 Aug 2020, 9:35
Bristol to field their second-youngest ever Gallagher Premiership player for trip to Sale
Homegrown winger Jack Bates is one of 13 Bristol changes for their Gallagher Premiership visit to beefed-up Sale on Saturday.
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28 Aug 2020, 8:25
Jack Nowell makes his return as Exeter and Worcester name entirely changed XVs
Jack Nowell didn't have the best of times in 2019/20 before the lockdown but he now returns for Exeter as they prepare to host Wor…
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28 Aug 2020, 8:01
Beirne set for first Munster outing since December, Papali'i debuts for Connacht
Tadhg Beirne will play his first match in 9 months when Munster take on a much-changed Connacht XV in the Guinness PRO14 on Sunday…
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28 Aug 2020, 7:36
Toulouse friendly cancelled after player tests positive for coronavirus
Preparations for the 2020/21 Top 14 season next weekend have suffered a setback with the coronavirus cancellation of the Toulouse …
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28 Aug 2020, 6:50
7 South Africa teams get green light to resume full-contract training next week
Rugby has been slow to get its act together in South Africa amid Covid-19, but there is some optimism with 7 teams resuming full-c…
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28 Aug 2020, 6:20
Will Greenwood wants draconian action taken against try-celebrating, fluorescent bib-wearing replacements
Following dead ball area incidents last week in Edinburgh and London, Will Greenwood wants action taken against try-celebrating re…
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28 Aug 2020, 5:14
Report: Rugby Championship under threat as All Blacks face Bledisloe Cup fixtures abroad
In the most recent update of an ever-changing international schedule, the All Blacks may have to travel to Australia to play the f…
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28 Aug 2020, 1:48
Wellington name impressive squad featuring 16 Hurricanes
Wellington Lions head coach, Leo Crowley, has named a 36-man squad ahead of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup campaign.
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27 Aug 2020, 20:09
Back-up Crusaders finally set for proper minutes - including returning All Blacks hopeful
Super Rugby Aotearoa was a huge boon for the fans. Do-or-die matches every week featuring the top players from around the country …
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27 Aug 2020, 20:04
Blues' improving recruitment brings All Blacks flanker back to Auckland
Outstanding North Harbour loose forward Dillon Hunt will return home to Auckland to join the Blues in Super Rugby after four seaso…
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27 Aug 2020, 17:35
Saturday's PRO14 fixture in Dublin gets go-ahead despite 8 Ulster academy players testing positive for Covid
There were concerns for Saturday's PRO14 game in Dublin after a Covid-19 outbreak in the Ulster academy, but the IRFU have deliver…
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27 Aug 2020, 12:23
Canterbury issues apology for recent Ireland jersey gaffe
Canterbury unveiled new Ireland jerseys last week but their approach to the women's game caused anger online and they have now apo…
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27 Aug 2020, 11:58
'Eight Nations' tournament in jeopardy as Japan pull out - reports
Group 1 of the Eight Nations was reportedly to consist of England, Ireland, Fiji and Wales, with Japan set to join Scotland, Italy…
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27 Aug 2020, 11:08
Edinburgh change 10 while Fraser Brown will become Glasgow centurion in PRO14 derby rematch
With a PRO14 home semi-final already secured, Edinburgh have rung the changes for their derby rematch against Fraser Brown's Glasg…
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27 Aug 2020, 8:06
Bristol bring in 3 players on short-term deals, including ex-Ireland international Adeolokun
Front row and wing injuries have hit Pat Lam's Bristol squad and he has responded by bringing in 3 players on short-term deals, in…
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27 Aug 2020, 7:27
