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'I'm embarrassed': Paul Gustard's damning verdict after Harlequins' first-half no-show at Worcester

Brittleness on the road is undermining Harlequins in the Premiership and boss Paul Gustard was left fuming with their first-half n…

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Online Editors
27 Aug 2020, 6:54

Western Force rank outsiders for rematch with hungry Brumbies

The Western Force have set their sights on producing a famous underdog triumph when they take on the Brumbies in Canberra on Frida…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 23:45

Under-19 player of the year and new Blues recruit set for first Canterbury start in Ranfurly Shield challenge

Canterbury is set to unleash a new crop of the region’s talent, with 14 possible debutants named in the matchday 23 to take on N…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 23:00

Dan McKellar rewards Brumbies for punishing dismantling of Waratahs

Experienced scrumhalf Joe Powell has been recalled to the starting side for the Brumbies round nine Vodafone Super Rugby AU showdo…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 21:42

'You'd almost rather miss a kick in a game than lose to Lima' - Highlanders flyhalf Josh Ioane on his competitions with Sopoaga

The flyhalf detailed his experiences with the hyper-competitive Sopoaga as a rookie joining the Highlanders camp as an injury cove…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 21:28

'It went much deeper than that' - The psychological exploitation the Springboks used on Jerome Garces to help sway the World Cup final

One of the more cunning tactics was to act subservient when speaking to the referee by bending down or kneeling when talking to ma…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 18:00

Travel woes and homesickness could further curtail plans for Bledisloe matches in New Zealand

New Zealand Rugby could be facing further complications in sorting an international schedule for 2020.

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 17:38

Ulster Rugby issue statement following COVID-19 outbreak in academy

Ulster Rugby have issued a statement following a COVID-19 outbreak in their academy, and have identified at least one senior playe…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 15:09

MyPlayers issue formal statement on BLM kneeling

South Africa’s rugby players’ organisation, MyPlayers, has released a statement regarding players decision to kneel not for BL…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 14:55

4,000 Premiership fans set to be allowed attend an early September Harlequins match

March 8 at Bristol was the last time fans were able to attend a Gallagher Premiership match but that gap will be bridged at Harleq…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 12:34

Australian lock Cummins checks in at Pau as a medical joker

Steven Cummins hasn't featured for Scarlets since last February and he has now arrived at Pau as a medical joker for the 2020/21 T…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 12:00

Cockerill's extension at Edinburgh is done deal - reports

There had been speculation linking Richard Cockerill to a move elsewhere but Scottish rugby's CEO has confirmed he will remain at …

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 11:17

Just 1 Premiership player tests positive in latest round of virus testing

The outlook for the health of the Premiership players and staff continues to be encouraging following the latest virus testing res…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 10:03

Gloucester explain why Rees-Zammit at No15 was a one-off just for now

Eyebrows were raised when wing sensation Louis Rees-Zammit was chosen as Gloucester full-back last weekend but he has now reverted…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 9:40

Blow for Wales as Williams ruled out for up to four months

Tomos Williams started three of the four Six Nations games played in 2020 by Wales but he will now miss the Test restart through i…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 7:49

Hooper will take 2021 Waratahs sabbatical to play under Steve Hansen in Japan

Last April's Covid-19 pay cut arrangements by Rugby Australia allowed for stars like Michael Hooper to take a sabbatical from thei…

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Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 6:26

Confirmed: New Zealand Rugby announce venue and crowd details for North v South match

New Zealand Rugby have confirmed where the upcoming North vs South match will be held and whether a live crowd will be permitted t…

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Online Editors
25 Aug 2020, 22:26

88-year North vs South secret discovered in Eden Park basement

An amateur sleuth has unlocked the mystery of what happened to the Loving Cup, the trophy awarded for the North v South game nearl…

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Online Editors
25 Aug 2020, 22:16

It's official: The Bus has joined the Wellington Lions for the Mitre 10 Cup

Julian Savea had been playing for French club Toulon since 2018 but he made the move home in May and will now feature with Welling…

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Online Editors
25 Aug 2020, 16:59

Northampton agree extensions with 3 coaching staff, including Sam Vesty

Northampton have taken time out from their pursuit of a 2019/20 Premiership play-off place to secure extended deals with Sam Vesty…

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Online Editors
25 Aug 2020, 12:03
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