Rugby Internationals News
Stay up to date with all of the latest international rugby news here at RugbyPass. From live match updates and coverage to squad and player announcements, our rugby gurus are on-hand with all of the latest information. Scroll down to read the latest interviews, reports and news articles from the world of international rugby.
Rainbow laces may be too much hassle for some England players as Folau comes to town
This weekend both Premiership Rugby and England Rugby will support the Stonewall #RainbowLaces campaign. England players will be o…
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Nick Heath
22 Nov 2018, 15:44
Podcast: The Short Ball - s03e44 - All Blacks' loss and pie talk pt. 2
Scotty's still away so Mils Muliaina is again joined by James McOnie. This week they discuss the All Black loss to Ireland on the …
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RugbyPass
22 Nov 2018, 14:46
The RugbyPass Index 'World XV'
With the November internationals soon set to come to a close, we have taken to the RPI to discover what a World XV might look like…
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Alex Shaw
22 Nov 2018, 14:34
'It wasn’t unusual for someone to roll down the window and flick the finger at you and laugh'
Watch out world. Whether or not the in-demand Joe Schmidt hangs around in Ireland following the 2019 World Cup, the IRFU don’t p…
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Liam Heagney
22 Nov 2018, 13:54
'I've never seen him in better nick in the three years that I've been here in England'
Having beaten Japan in what Eddie Jones has called a "dress rehearsal for the World Cup" in terms of preparation and wholesale cha…
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Nick Heath
22 Nov 2018, 12:02
Wallabies side to face England named
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named David Pocock at number 8 for Saturday’s clash with England at Twickenham, in what will …
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Online Editors
22 Nov 2018, 11:29
Ireland make 14 changes for the USA
Ireland have made 14 changes to their starting fifteen a week on from their historic win over the All Blacks.
Rhys Ruddock ca…
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Online Editors
22 Nov 2018, 9:01
Wales team for South Africa named
Wales have named their team for their final November Test, vesus South Africa.
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Online Editors
22 Nov 2018, 7:03
England name team for Australia
England men's head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Australia on Saturday in the last Test of the 2018 Quilter Interna…
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Online Editors
22 Nov 2018, 6:33
Fiji coach makes bold prediction as ten plays eight in the world rankings
Fiji may have never beaten France but head coach John McKee is predicting victory at Stade de France thanks to the inside knowledg…
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Chris Jones
22 Nov 2018, 4:36
All Blacks name team for Italy clash
The All Blacks team to play Italy in Rome this weekend.
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Online Editors
21 Nov 2018, 23:06
World Rugby CEO: Refs must show more cards
World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper has asked referees to show more red and yellow cards in an effort to stop dangerous tackles.
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Online Editors
21 Nov 2018, 19:27
'He doesn't work hard enough' Eddie Jones reveals Genia's career may have ended before it started
Ahead of halfback Will Genia's 100th test match for the Wallabies, England coach Eddie Jones has recalled his time as coach of the…
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Online Editors
21 Nov 2018, 18:24
Analysis: Did the All Blacks ‘bottle it’ and shadow-box against Ireland?
There are many aspects of this All Blacks performance that just don’t add up on the face of it. The deeper you dive, the more su…
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Ben Smith
21 Nov 2018, 13:36
Homophobic attack victim Thomas: 'Mental scars will stay with me'
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has tweeted that the 'mental scars' suffered as a result of the homophobic attacked he suffered o…
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Online Editors
21 Nov 2018, 13:12
70,000 sign petition to stop gay rugby player's deportation
It is being reported that a gay rugby player based in the UK has his deportation order temporarily suspended following a petition …
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Online Editors
21 Nov 2018, 10:39
Sleeping giant have 'Everest to climb' to be ready for Pool A in Rugby World Cup
Former Wales flanker Lyn Jones admits he has an “Everest to climb” to make Russia competitive at next year’s Rugby World Cup…
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Chris Jones
21 Nov 2018, 7:27
Nine changes as Scotland name team for Argentina
Head Coach Gregor Townsend has made nine changes to the starting Scotland line-up for the final match in the 2018 Autumn Test seri…
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Online Editors
21 Nov 2018, 6:46
Some are calling for Augustin Pichot to resign over controversial tweet
World Rugby’s vice-chairman Augustin Pichot has drawn enormous criticism online for publishing the percentage of players in Tier…
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Online Editors
21 Nov 2018, 5:19
France to wear rainbow laces in support of Thomas following attack
A teenager admitted attacking Gareth Thomas last weekend and France will show their support for the Wales legend on Saturday.
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Jack Davies
21 Nov 2018, 4:37
One more match would make all the difference for Hansen
The All Blacks learn from their mistakes – which is why Hansen will be frustrated that they don’t really have any immediate op…
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Tom Vinicombe
21 Nov 2018, 2:52
French rugby team make heartwarming gesture of support for Thomas after homophobic assault
The French rugby team have rallied in support of former Wales and British & Irish Lions star Gareth Thomas after he was the victim…
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Online Editors
20 Nov 2018, 16:38
England's Australian test will dictate the mood heading into 2019 and improvement is needed
England's autumn series so far has failed to rise above the level of satisfactory, but a combination of the positives exhibited ve…
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Alex Shaw
20 Nov 2018, 15:21
Borthwick confirms Ashton fears ahead of Australia match
A calf injury means Chris Ashton will not be available for England's clash with Australia at Twickenham.
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Jack Davies
20 Nov 2018, 11:37
'When I look back and see the scans and realise how lucky I am' candid Cane reflects on neck break
Sam Cane broke his neck playing for New Zealand but hopes to be back in action for the Chiefs by the end of the 2019 Super Rugby s…
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Jack Davies
20 Nov 2018, 11:29
Howley gives update on Halfpenny ahead of South Africa clash
Wales attack coach Rob Howley has given an update on Leigh Halfpenny ahead of the visit of South Africa to Cardiff on Saturday.
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Jack Davies
20 Nov 2018, 9:38
Australia face major selection headache as illness strikes ahead of England Test
Australia's preparations for the final November Test of their European tour have been severely hampered by illness and injury.
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Online Editors
20 Nov 2018, 8:44
Ireland scrum half Marmion forced to have surgery
Scrum half Kieran Marmion has become the latest Ireland player to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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Nathaniel Cope
20 Nov 2018, 7:18
England have injury worry ahead of test against Australia
England's preparations for their upcoming game against Australia take a blow as they lose a key man from training on Tuesday.
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Alex Shaw
20 Nov 2018, 6:37
The reasons why the Kolisi headbutt and lack of punishment sets a dangerous precedent
What is it they say about actions speaking louder than words? World Rugby makes a lot of noise about protecting the brains of play…
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Jamie Lyall
20 Nov 2018, 5:23
'When he dropped the ball we were hot on attack' Coles laments All Blacks execution
As the All Blacks process the second loss of the year to Ireland in Dublin, hooked Dane Coles has pointed out critical moments tha…
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Online Editors
19 Nov 2018, 23:29
Eddie Jones not buying Pocock injury, scoffs at Wallabies' 'merry-go-round' tactics
Eddie Jones thought "here we go again" when he heard David Pocock may not be feature in the Cook Cup showdown.
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Peter Thompson
19 Nov 2018, 20:14
Why couldn't the All Blacks score more than one try in two tests?
With eighth-ranked France coming for a tour in June, this has been the weakest schedule the All Blacks have ever faced in a calend…
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Ben Smith
19 Nov 2018, 19:54
Three bouncers found guilty of brutal attack on Shane Williams and his brother
Three bouncers have been found guilty of a brutal attack on Welsh legend Shane Williams and his brother.
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Online Editors
19 Nov 2018, 13:27
Scotland are bringing a knife to a bazooka fight in an unwinnable war to keep star players
Finn Russell is gone. Stuart Hogg is going. It will take a monumental offer to stop Huw Jones following and more will be on their …
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Jamie Lyall
19 Nov 2018, 12:48
Sevens Irish players have been sent back to their provinces
The IRFU have released a squad update following their historic win over the All Blacks.
The IRFU statement read: "Following th…
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Online Editors
19 Nov 2018, 10:05
Jones makes changes to England squad for Australia Test
Eddie Jones has selected 28 players to assemble today to prepare for England's final November Test of against Australia at Twicken…
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Online Editors
19 Nov 2018, 6:20
'He's my old mate...he's a streetfighter, so it does make them dangerous
Eddie Jones is predicting under-fire Michael Cheika will show his street-fighting skills and has warned the England players they w…
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Chris Jones
19 Nov 2018, 4:05
Steve Hansen sets decision D-day
Steve Hansen has set the date when his coaching future will be decided.
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Online Editors
18 Nov 2018, 22:58
Analysis: How Ireland used the All Blacks' own switch play against them
An autopsy over Ireland’s game plan will show that Schmidt borrowed concepts from both England and even the All Blacks themselve…
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Ben Smith
18 Nov 2018, 22:52
The RugbyPass Index tackles the November Internationals
The RugbyPass Index has been firing on all cylinders since its official launch late last month, with the November international wi…
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Sam Warlow
18 Nov 2018, 21:24
Ali Williams: What it's like to lose as an All Black
Every time you step on the field as an All Black, you're representing your country. You're representing yourself. You're represent…
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Ali Williams
18 Nov 2018, 17:47
Thirteen years after he endured an All Black hammering on debut, Rory Best has given his detractors the proverbial fingers
Saturday night in Dublin was supposed to demonstrate how Test rugby is no country for old men.
Rory Best was apparently over t…
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Liam Heagney
18 Nov 2018, 15:16
Gael Fickou is back and needs to stay
French flyer Gael Fickou put on a masterclass display in his first test start at centre for over a year.
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Sam Warlow
18 Nov 2018, 14:28
Gareth Thomas beaten in homophobic Cardiff attack
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has released a video on Twitter after he was attacked in his home city of Cardiff.
Thomas - r…
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Online Editors
18 Nov 2018, 8:59
England's Japanese scare: Winners and losers
A look at who profited and whose stock has been hurt by England's unconvincing win over Japan at Twickenham on Saturday, a game in…
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Alex Shaw
18 Nov 2018, 6:10
Watch: Huw Jones throws two behind-the-back passes in 5 seconds to set up sensational Scotland try
Scotland's centre Huw Jones pulled off two behind-the-back passes in one magical Scotland movement, combining down the left edge t…
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Online Editors
17 Nov 2018, 21:25
Schmidt dismisses Hansen's Ireland World Cup favourites claim as 'banter'
Steve Hansen declared that Ireland are the number one team in the world and favourites for the World Cup after beating the All Bla…
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RugbyPass
17 Nov 2018, 20:33
Ireland player ratings v All Blacks
Ireland registered their first ever win over New Zealand in Dublin and just a second in their history with a 16-9 win over the All…
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Nathaniel Cope
17 Nov 2018, 19:22
Watch: French centre Gael Fickou carves Argentina before 'Wonderball' assist to Teddy Thomas
French centre Gael Fickou exploded through the Argentinian defence early in the second half to set up winger Teddy Thomas for a d…
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Online Editors
17 Nov 2018, 19:17
Match Highlights - France vs Argentina
France secured their first win since March, Teddy Thomas helping himself to a double with Gael Fickou impressing on his return.
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Peter Thompson
17 Nov 2018, 19:02
Watch: Tongan Thor scores frantic Wallabies try after pirouette confuses Italians
Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou dazzled his way through the Italian defence in rather bizarre fashion with some unscripted, off-the-…
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Online Editors
17 Nov 2018, 17:54
All Blacks Player Ratings v Ireland
The All Blacks have been beaten and held tryless by Ireland 16-9 in Dublin. Here's how they rated individually.
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Sam Warlow
17 Nov 2018, 17:31
Match Highlights - Scotland vs South Africa
The Springboks have come away with a hard-fought 26-20 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on the back of a man-of-the-match perform…
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Online Editors
17 Nov 2018, 17:29
'We love going to Twickenham, love the crowd hating us, so let's get it on'
After Saturday's win over Italy, Michael Cheika cannot wait for Australia's clash with England at Twickenham next weekend.
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Alex Fisher
17 Nov 2018, 16:34
Pollard leads Springboks to Murrayfield victory
Handre Pollard scored 18 points as South Africa became only the second side in 12 matches to beat Scotland at Murrayfield.
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Alex Fisher
17 Nov 2018, 16:10
Ireland have beaten the All Blacks
Ireland have beaten the All Blacks 16 - 9 in a cliffhanger encounter in the Irish capital.
Ireland took the lead with a Jonath…
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Online Editors
17 Nov 2018, 15:59
Wales crush Tonga in Cardiff
Tonga showed some fight but Wales ultimately stormed to a 74-24 victory at the Principality Stadium.
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Jack Davies
17 Nov 2018, 14:25
Debut try for Cokanasiga as England rally to avoid Japan upset
Japan led 15-10 at half-time, but England scored three tries after the interval to avoid a huge upset at Twickenham.
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Peter Thompson
17 Nov 2018, 14:21
'If they were motivated by certain comments, then the comments have done the job'
Eddie Jones had urged England to "smash" Japan and he thinks those comments were ringing in the Brave Blossoms' ears at Twickenham…
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Peter Thompson
17 Nov 2018, 14:12
'Angry' O'Shea fuming at disallowed Italy try
Italy were hard done by in Padova on Saturday when Tito Tebaldi's first-half try was ruled out, according to Conor O'Shea.
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Alex Fisher
17 Nov 2018, 14:09
England Player Ratings vs Japan
Player ratings from a surprisingly tight contest at Twickenham, where England were given all they could handle from a spirited Jap…
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Alex Shaw
17 Nov 2018, 12:07
Match Highlights - Italy vs Australia
Australia warmed up for their trip to Twickenham with a 26-7 victory over Italy, with Marika Koroibete scoring twice for the Walla…
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Alex Fisher
17 Nov 2018, 11:48
Twenty four stone prop avoids jail after violent nightclub incident
Giant La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio has avoided being jailed after he was instead handed a suspended sentence by a French court.
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Online Editors
17 Nov 2018, 6:32
All Blacks star reveals seven-month battle through injury
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock's 2018 season may have been his most impressive campaign to date.
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Online Editors
17 Nov 2018, 1:57
Steve Tew: World League gaining steam
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew has revealed the ambitious World League concept could be presented to broadcasters and…
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Online Editors
16 Nov 2018, 23:04
Leinster and Auckland great tipping Irish win
Isa Nacewa's household will be divided when Ireland meet the All Blacks in Dublin on Saturday.
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Online Editors
16 Nov 2018, 18:41
All Black exodus: Prop weighing up post-World Cup options
All Blacks prop Owen Franks is one of many current squad members that will be off contract with New Zealand Rugby after next year'…
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Online Editors
16 Nov 2018, 17:50
LIVE MATCH CENTRE - Ireland v New Zealand
A statistical look at Saturday's clash between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.
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Jack Davies
16 Nov 2018, 16:28
ABs 'will come looking' for Aki – Marmion
Kieran Marmion thinks Auckland-born Ireland international Bundee Aki "won't hold back" when he faces New Zealand on Saturday.
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Liam Blackburn
16 Nov 2018, 15:33
Ireland forced to make flanker switch
Josh van der Flier will start as flanker against New Zealand after Ireland confirmed Dan Leavy would miss out through injury.
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Liam Blackburn
16 Nov 2018, 15:20
RFU Chief makes abrupt departure to plunge organisation into chaos
English rugby has been rocked with the news that RFU Chief Executive Steve Brown is standing down and will be leaving the organisa…
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Online Editors
16 Nov 2018, 10:52
The Breakdown: A statistical look at Saturday's rugby internationals
We take a look at the stats behind the weekend's international rugby action, with New Zealand, England, Wales and Ireland all in a…
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Jack Davies
16 Nov 2018, 7:00
The 'phenomenon' who is about the break Keith Wood's front row try scoring record and his incredible strike rate
Ireland legend Keith Wood's international try scoring record which took 63 tests in Irish and Lions colours over nine years to ama…
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Chris Jones
16 Nov 2018, 6:49
Ex-Wallabies coach Jones' brutal attack on current team and names his new 4-person coaching panel
Grand Slam coach Alan Jones has branded the current Wallabies “unwatchable” and launched a withering assessment of the coachin…
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Chris Jones
16 Nov 2018, 5:08
Referees are failing to make consistent calls in real time
A huge amount of discussion after the England v New Zealand test has centred around Courtney Lawes' charge down from an offside po…
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Tom Vinicombe
15 Nov 2018, 22:52
Cooper's coach: He deserves to be playing at the top level
Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels has talked up his latest recruit ahead of next year's World Cup in Japan.
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Online Editors
15 Nov 2018, 21:55
Joe Schmidt defends Bundee Aki's place in side after Foster dig
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has responded to a dig from All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster and defended midfielder Bundee Ak…
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Online Editors
15 Nov 2018, 17:49
The new heaviest man in test rugby
Racing 92 prop Ben Tameifuna has been crowned as the heaviest man in test rugby.
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Online Editors
15 Nov 2018, 17:10
Huget to make first France appearance in a year
France have made two changes to their starting line-up against Argentina, with Yoann Huget selected for the first time in a year.
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Liam Blackburn
15 Nov 2018, 16:02
Wallabies name side for Italy clash
Jordan Petaia will become Australia's youngest debutant for a decade in a much-changed side in Padova.
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Peter Thompson
15 Nov 2018, 15:36
Springboks name team for Scotland including six changes
The Springbok team for Saturday’s third Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against Scotland in Edinburgh shows six changes, …
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Online Editors
15 Nov 2018, 10:05
Wallaby great slaps Cheika with back-handed vote of confidence
Wallaby great David Campese is backing Michael Cheika, who has lost 13 of his last 16 matches in charge of Australia, to continue …
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Chris Jones
15 Nov 2018, 8:26
Wales name team for Tonga clash
Wales have named their team for their November international against Tonga at the Principality Stadium.
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Online Editors
15 Nov 2018, 7:05
England ring changes for Japan Test
England have named their team to take on Japan in their third November international Test.
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Online Editors
15 Nov 2018, 6:29
Ryan Crotty returns to starting lineup to haunt Ireland in Dublin
The All Blacks remain largely unchanged as they prepare to take on Ireland in Dublin.
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Online Editors
14 Nov 2018, 23:11
Time for England to stick and unleash attack - Andy Goode
England have shown heart, fight and dogged defence but now it’s time to unleash the attack and stick rather than twist in terms …
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Andy Goode
14 Nov 2018, 20:47
Podcast: The Short Ball - s03e43 - How will the ABs back up against Ireland this weekend?
With Scotty away, the man himself James Maconie joins Mils in an epic break down of the All Blacks and England game as well as the…
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RugbyPass
14 Nov 2018, 20:29
Wallabies to miss Super Rugby action
Fox Sports have revealed that key Wallabies will be rested during Super Rugby to ensure they are fresh for the 2019 Rugby World C…
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Online Editors
14 Nov 2018, 18:23
Ireland set for New Zealand tour a decade in the making
According to The Irish Times, Ireland look set to embark on a tour of New Zealand for the first time in a decade.
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Online Editors
14 Nov 2018, 17:35
John Mitchell has forecasted Tuilagi's England return
England's defence coach John Mitchell believes centre Manu Tuilagi has a chance to play against Australia later this month.
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Liam Blackburn
14 Nov 2018, 16:47
Ex-Fiji coach Ben Ryan compares rugby to failed company 'Enron', treatment of Tier two nations like 'slave labour'
Ex-Fiji Sevens head coach Ben Ryan has opened up in an honest and frank interview, blasting the international game for its treatme…
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Online Editors
14 Nov 2018, 16:33
After 26 different combinations, this is Ireland's last area of positional uncertainty under Schmidt
There was no visible pre-match panic at Lansdowne Road last Saturday when Ireland were forced to rejig their team selection at the…
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Liam Heagney
14 Nov 2018, 15:40
New Zealand wins hosting rights for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021
The World Rugby Executive Council has overnight awarded New Zealand the hosting rights for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2021 (…
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Online Editors
14 Nov 2018, 13:32
'He's certainly let the boys know he's a good runner with the ball, as well as a good tackler'
Danny Care has played over thirty minutes of England's two internationals this November as one of Eddie Jones' "game changers".
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Nick Heath
14 Nov 2018, 13:18
It's finally happened... Fiji and Samoa elected to World Rugby council
World Rugby has welcomed Fiji and Samoa onto an expanded Council, while Burkina Faso and Lebanon were accepted as associate member…
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Online Editors
14 Nov 2018, 12:34
World Rugby won't be bullied as Eddie Jones threatens boycott in wake of Underhill try controversy
World Rugby chiefs are refusing to get involved in a war of words with Eddie Jones who is threatening to boycott future meetings w…
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Chris Jones
14 Nov 2018, 7:57
Six changes as Scotland name team for Springboks
Head Coach Gregor Townsend today named six personnel changes to the starting Scotland side to face South Africa in this Saturday…
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Online Editors
14 Nov 2018, 6:32
Analysis: Why Jonathan Sexton, not Conor Murray, is the lynchpin of Ireland’s attack
Ireland’s attack is the Rubik’s cube of rugby. There are many different looks they will show you and you have to solve the puz…
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Ben Smith
13 Nov 2018, 21:09
World Rugby respond to query over Mostert dispute
It appears that Springbok second row Franco Mostert's impasse over his move to Gloucester Rugby is showing now signs of ending.
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Online Editors
13 Nov 2018, 11:31
Why Stuart Hogg had to leave Scotland and the reasons Exeter Chiefs are the perfect match
The smart money was always on Stuart Hogg leaving Glasgow this summer and the Sunday morning press release killed any lingering ho…
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Jamie Lyall
13 Nov 2018, 9:32
Jones names 30-man squad ahead of Japan Test
Eddie Jones has selected 30 players to begin training today ahead of England's third Test of the Quilter Internationals against Ja…
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Online Editors
13 Nov 2018, 6:47
Italy international Campagnaro's new Premiership club confirmed
Exeter Chiefs agreed to release Michele Campagnaro from his playing contract with the Gallagher Premiership club from October 31, …
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Online Editors
13 Nov 2018, 5:14
RugbyPass Legends: Ali Williams on the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Battling Injuries and Brad Thorn
Williams discusses his battles with injuries, what the 2011 World Cup victory meant for New Zealand and the All Blacks, his relati…
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RugbyPass
13 Nov 2018, 1:11
Zac Guildford opens up about 'going crazy' during All Black career
Former All Black winger Zac Guildford has opened up about the tragic loss of his father that lead to a spiraling rugby career, un…
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Online Editors
12 Nov 2018, 18:08
New Zealand schoolboy star Niko Jones signs contract to follow in his famous father's footsteps
A schoolboy rugby prodigy and the son of one of New Zealand's most cherished past players, has signed for the All Blacks Sevens.
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Online Editors
12 Nov 2018, 13:59
Picking an England XV to provide answers to some long-standing questions against Japan
Having beaten the Springboks and taken the All Blacks all the way to the line, England now need to find the answers to long-standi…
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Alex Shaw
12 Nov 2018, 13:39
Lee departs Wales camp after prop looses battle with fitness
Wales hope to have Tomas Francis and George North fit to face Tonga, but Samson Lee has left the camp with a hamstring injury.
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Ben Spratt
12 Nov 2018, 13:00
Springbok set to receive Etzebeth sized boost
Warren Whiteley's calf injury could keep him out of South Africa's clash with Scotland, but Eben Etzebeth may return.
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Peter Thompson
12 Nov 2018, 12:45
What rugby union can't admit to itself about TMOs and how the last two weekends proved it
Eleven-plus probability and elite-level test match rugby are unlikely bedfellows.
But for those gripped by the denouement of En…
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Paul Smith
12 Nov 2018, 10:25
'I phoned Gregor to assure him I wanted to play for Scotland, and always wanted to play for my country'
Dean Richards warned Eddie Jones he was in danger of losing players to rival countries and that has happened with Newcastle flanke…
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Chris Jones
12 Nov 2018, 7:57
Former England call-up Graham replaces Thomson in Scotland squad
Gary Graham was called up to the England Six Nations squad this year, but is set to win his first international cap for Scotland.
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Peter Thompson
12 Nov 2018, 7:40
IRFU confirm that they've just bagged €27million
The Irish Rugby Football Union have bagged a tidy profit after selling off a track of prime real estate not far from Dublin city c…
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Online Editors
12 Nov 2018, 6:27
Why Sexton is ahead of Barrett in the battle for World Rugby Player of the Year
The quality of Springboks Malcolm Marx and Faf de Klerk is undoubted, as is finisher Rieko Ioane, however, the race for the player…
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Ben Smith
12 Nov 2018, 1:12
Sir Clive Woodward: Where England got it wrong
Sir Clive Woodward has put England's 16-15 home defeat at the hands of the All Blacks down to decision making and thinks head coac…
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Online Editors
11 Nov 2018, 23:11
'Go to the temple and pray' - Jones issues warning to Japan
Eddie Jones has urged Japan to “go to the temple and pray” as he plans his attack on the team he presided over from 2012 to 20…
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Online Editors
11 Nov 2018, 22:18
Steve Hansen: 'Conor Murray will play'
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen believes that star Ireland halfback Conor Murray will suit up when his side march into the Aviv…
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Online Editors
11 Nov 2018, 18:23
All Blacks call on Sonny Bill replacement
Sonny Bill Williams will remain on tour, with the All Blacks hopeful he will be fit to play against Italy next week.
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Online Editors
11 Nov 2018, 16:32
‘I am onside here, I am going to charge it down’ - Lawes offers his first hand take on controversial off side decision
Courtney Lawes has given his first-hand account of the controversial decision that cost England dearly in their crunch November Te…
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Chris Jones
11 Nov 2018, 14:59
Germany have caused the first major upset of the World Cup repechage
Germany belied their position as the lowest ranked team in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Repechage with an impressive 26-9 defeat of to…
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Online Editors
11 Nov 2018, 13:48
'He's gutted, I'm gutted for him. I think the team are'
Sean O'Brien suffered another injury blow on Saturday, but Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he has the resilience to make a quick re…
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Peter Thompson
11 Nov 2018, 10:29
Brunel describes loss to Springboks as 'cruel' and 'avoidable'
Mbongeni Mbonambi's try right at the end consigned France to defeat after they led South Africa by 14 points in Paris.
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Peter Thompson
11 Nov 2018, 10:26
The Welsh player the best backrowers in the world simply couldn't cope with
The look on Michael Hooper’s face said it all.
As Australia’s captain sat alongside coach Michael Cheika and attempted to …
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Martyn Thomas
11 Nov 2018, 7:26
Ireland Player Ratings vs Argentina
Ireland made it 10 home Test wins in a row for the first time in their history with a 28-17 win over Argentina in Dublin. . Nathan…
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Nathaniel Cope
11 Nov 2018, 6:25
The shambolic backstory to Ireland's heaviest ever Test defeat
How times change. Next Saturday a sell-out 51,000 crowd will assemble confident Ireland can put one over the visiting New Zealand.…
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Liam Heagney
11 Nov 2018, 5:39
Why the Twickenham test was Beauden Barrett’s greatest win as an All Black 10
Barrett’s time in the All Black 10 jersey has coincided with an undeniable shift of collective power in World Rugby, which has i…
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Ben Smith
11 Nov 2018, 0:29
Brad Shields finally gets his All Blacks jersey
Brad Shields has finally received an All Blacks jersey - but not in the way he might have thought.
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Online Editors
10 Nov 2018, 23:33
Sonny Bill's tour in danger after injury
A shoulder injury forced the midfielder to leave Saturday's tight Test victory against England just half an hour into the match, a…
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Online Editors
10 Nov 2018, 21:11
Wallabies re-sign young back rower
Wallabies backrower Jack Dempsey has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs on a two-year deal to keep him in Austral…
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Online Editors
10 Nov 2018, 20:35
Watch: South Africa wait until 85th minute to steal dramatic victory in Paris
A last-gasp try from reserve hooker Bongi Mbonambi has secured a gritty away victory for Rassie Erasmus' Springboks side.
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Online Editors
10 Nov 2018, 17:43
Video - Warren Gatland's full press conference after drought ending win over Wallabies
For the first time since November 2008, Wales were able to celebrate victory over Australia after a tense affair in Cardiff.
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Peter Hanson
10 Nov 2018, 16:49
'I think somebody reminded me I was the sole survivor from 2008 so that shows how old I am'
Having played the last time Wales beat Australia 10 years ago, Alun Wyn Jones was left feeling old after Saturday's win over the W…
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Peter Hanson
10 Nov 2018, 16:34
Scrappy Ireland battle to overcome Argentina
Kieran Marmion, Bundee Aki and Luke McGrath crossed to give Ireland a largely unconvincing win over Argentina.
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RugbyPass
10 Nov 2018, 15:59
Watch: Euphoria as Wales end 10-year drought over Wallabies
A 77th-minute penalty goal from replacement flyhalf Dan Biggar sealed a historic win over Australia, ending a 10-year, 13-game los…
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Online Editors
10 Nov 2018, 15:59
Watch: England fans drown out Haka at Twickenham with rendition of 'Swing Low'
England fans have drowned out the All Blacks 'Kapa O Pango' Haka with a raucous rendition of 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot' before the …
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Online Editors
10 Nov 2018, 13:03
All Blacks Player Ratings vs England
The All Blacks have braved the conditions and escaped Twickenham with a one-point victory over hosts England. Here's how they rate…
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Sam Warlow
10 Nov 2018, 12:52
Watch: Courtney Lawes goes from hero to zero costing England victory against the All Blacks... twice
England replacement lock Courtney Lawes went from hero to zero after a marginal offside call ruled out a potentially match-winning…
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Online Editors
10 Nov 2018, 12:22
Italy deal blow to Georgia's Six Nations aspirations
Georgia's hopes of earning themselves a place in the Six Nations may have taken a knock after they lost to Italy.
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Tom Webber
10 Nov 2018, 12:20
Seymour hat-trick helps Scotland thump Fiji
Having been behind as half-time approached, Scotland ultimately thrashed Fiji with Tommy Seymour scoring three of their eight trie…
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Christopher Devine
10 Nov 2018, 12:18
Farrell or Barrett? Who Clive Woodward would pick if his very life depended on it
World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has waded into the England All Blacks flyhalf debate.
Writing in his Daily Mail colu…
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Online Editors
10 Nov 2018, 7:02
Wallaby legend: 'Eddie's got a method to his madness'
Former Wallabies George Gregan and Matt Burke have given insight into Eddie Jones' coaching methods.
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Online Editors
09 Nov 2018, 23:23
Sean Fitzpatrick: All Blacks don't forget losing at Twickenham
A loss at Twickenham is something that sticks with the All Blacks. Former captain Sean Fitzpatrick still sorely remembers a 1993 l…
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Online Editors
09 Nov 2018, 21:44
Kieran Read responds to Eddie Jones' 'Spice Girls' call
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has responded to England head coach Eddie Jones' disinterest in the haka.
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Online Editors
09 Nov 2018, 19:16
George Gregan compares All Blacks to the NBA's best
Former Wallabies captain George Gregan believes the current All Blacks are rugby's version of the NBA champion Golden State Warri…
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Online Editors
09 Nov 2018, 17:47
Confident Itoje fires word of warning to All Blacks
Maro Itoje is predicting an England win against New Zealand and has “no doubt” that can be achieved if Eddie Jones’s men sti…
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Chris Jones
09 Nov 2018, 15:35
Weak scrum? Poor kicking? All Blacks misconceptions quashed in data analysis
A look at three areas of misconception - and three lessons for England - around the All Blacks, using in-depth analysis from Grace…
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Alex Shaw
09 Nov 2018, 13:08
O'Driscoll hits back at Jones over Sexton comments
Brian O'Driscoll has leaped to the defence of Johnny Sexton in light of his latest dig at the Ireland outhalf from Eddie Jones.
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Online Editors
09 Nov 2018, 12:50
'I fully understand the risks' - Springbok Hendricks finds new club despite heart condition
Cornal Hendricks, who played 12 test matches for South Africa, the last in 2015 before a heart condition sidelined the player is t…
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Online Editors
09 Nov 2018, 9:06
McCaw calls for disciplinary consistency
Richie McCaw spent a lifetime hunting down opponents and tormenting at the breakdown. So if one person is going to have a worthwhi…
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Nathaniel Cope
09 Nov 2018, 8:13
The Breakdown: A statistical look at Saturday's rugby internationals
New Zealand have won 14 of their last 15 encounters at Twickenham and will be expected to beat Eddie Jones' men this weekend.
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Peter Thompson
09 Nov 2018, 6:32
McCaw makes his choice for the next All Blacks head coach
Steve Hansen's contract with the All Blacks runs until the end of the 2019 World Cup, with much speculation that he’ll step down…
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Nathaniel Cope
09 Nov 2018, 4:42
Power Ranking the All Blacks based on Lima Sopoaga anecdotes
Lima Sopoaga recently delivered a handful of anecdotes about each All Black in this weekend's lineup. Naturally, we decided to ran…
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Sam Warlow
08 Nov 2018, 22:45
Owen Franks receives English intel from Northampton-based brother
Former All Blacks prop Ben Franks was seen at All Blacks training in London earlier this week.
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Online Editors
08 Nov 2018, 22:00
Hansen on Shields' Hurricanes reunion: 'He will find that emotional'
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is expecting plenty of emotion from England loose forward Brad Shields when he lines up at Twi…
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Online Editors
08 Nov 2018, 20:04
Eddie Jones on haka: 'They could be playing the Spice Girls'
England's Australian head coach Eddie Jones has let media know where his attention will lie when the All Blacks perform the haka o…
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Online Editors
08 Nov 2018, 17:41
Why a baby-faced Scotsman versus a Fijian colossus is one of the weekend's juicest subplots
The baby-faced tyro against the Fijian colossus. Glasgow’s precocious Warrior versus Edinburgh’s irresistible titan.
A blo…
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Jamie Lyall
08 Nov 2018, 16:32
England lock ready to test himself against All Black lock idols
Bath lock Charlie Ewels played a handful of minutes against South Africa last week to earn his seventh cap under Eddie Jones, his …
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Nick Heath
08 Nov 2018, 16:08
Podcast: The Short Ball - s03e42 - The non-call that no one is talking about
This week Scotty and Mills chat about the upcoming test with England and the Owen Farrell and André Esterhuizen tackle that every…
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RugbyPass
08 Nov 2018, 13:46
Steve Hansen makes extraordinary claim about the significance of the England game
Coach Steve Hansen believes the looming clash with England at Twickenham is bigger than the All Blacks three test Lions series las…
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Chris Jones
08 Nov 2018, 11:03
Old Connacht pairing reunite in Ireland team for Argentina
The Ireland coaching group have named the match day 23 to take on Mario Ledesma’s Pumas at a sold out Aviva Stadium in the openi…
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Online Editors
08 Nov 2018, 10:12
Outlook is bleak for England but the RPI offers one area of hope against New Zealand
An England vs New Zealand preview using the RugbyPass Index to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of both sides. Are there any…
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Alex Shaw
08 Nov 2018, 10:06
Latu returns as Wallabies name side for Wales
Hooker Tolu Latu's indiscipline in his last two Tests has not deterred Michael Cheika from starting the hooker against Wales.
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Peter Thompson
08 Nov 2018, 9:40
Wales team to play Australia named
Wales have made three changes to their starting XV to face Australia in Cardiff on Saturday.
Tomas Francis, Adam Beard and Josh…
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Online Editors
08 Nov 2018, 7:10
England team for All Blacks named
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his matchday squad to play New Zealand in their second Quilter International Test…
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Online Editors
08 Nov 2018, 7:03
Goodhue fit to face England, tour over for Moody
Ryan Crotty drops to the bench to make way for Jack Goodhue at Twickenham, while Joe Moody's tour is over due to an horrific eye i…
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Peter Thompson
08 Nov 2018, 6:27
France name team for Springboks and Picamoles is back
Jacques Brunel has recalled Louis Picamoles and Camille Lopez to face the Springboks at Stade de France.
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Peter Thompson
08 Nov 2018, 6:17
'It's definitely a goal of mine to play in that World Cup. I'd love to get back in that squad'
Wales take on Australia on Saturday but Jamie Roberts says the match will not be an indication of how the teams perform at the Wor…
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Jack Davies
08 Nov 2018, 3:58
The seemingly never-ending depth of talent in Irish Rugby - Neil Best
It feels like yet more of the same for Irish Rugby - pumping Italy in Chicago, Leinster and Munster picking up Pro14 wins in South…
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Neil Best
08 Nov 2018, 2:32
Remembering Manu Tuilagi's magical 2012 performance against the All Blacks
With England set to host the All Blacks at Twickenham for the first time in over four years this weekend, we revisit their most fa…
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Sam Warlow
07 Nov 2018, 23:32
Goodhue and Sonny Bill pair up as All Blacks name team for blockbuster England clash
The All Blacks team has been named to play the Hillary Shield Test against England at Twickenham, London, on Saturday 10 November.
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Online Editors
07 Nov 2018, 23:04
All Black prop Moody suffers freak eye injury in training
All Black prop Joe Moody will take no part in the All Blacks showdown with England in London after suffering a freak eye injury in…
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Online Editors
07 Nov 2018, 13:49
How Ireland and not the All Blacks dominate one of the game's most fiercely contested battlegrounds - discipline
Joe Schmidt will have flown out of Chicago on Sunday satisfied that Ireland have potentially remedied a worrying black mark.
Re…
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Liam Heagney
07 Nov 2018, 13:04
Video - 'I did that before...it didn't end well. I'll stay away of Manu' - Ashton rules out injuring rival in training
Chris Ashton's list of international caps shows four years and five months between the last two appearances in the red rose for En…
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Nick Heath
07 Nov 2018, 6:55
The Pocock Hooper era could be over... and before the 2019 Rugby World Cup too
Hooper and Pocock are regularly among the Wallabies’ best in the Tests they play. And Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has picked …
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Online Editors
07 Nov 2018, 5:48
England teammate says kicking god Wilkinson shaped Farrell in his own image and now he's 'a talent you very rarely see'
Jonny Wilkinson, the greatest kicker in English rugby history, has helped turn Owen Farrell into the biggest threat to New Zealand…
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Chris Jones
07 Nov 2018, 4:01
The Match That Should Have Been
Fans around the world were anticipating what could have been one of the best matches of the modern era… But it never happened.
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Tom Vinicombe
07 Nov 2018, 1:03
Analysis: Why Scotland's defensive system made Huw Jones look worse than he actually is
Scotland’s star midfielder Huw Jones has come under the spotlight following the performance against Wales, with question marks s…
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Ben Smith
06 Nov 2018, 22:58
Brad Shields ready to deal with emotions facing 'enemies' when England play the All Blacks
Wasps flanker Brad Shields is preparing to ride a wave of emotions if he is named to play the All Blacks for the first time this w…
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Online Editors
06 Nov 2018, 22:04
'Anyone on the day is beatable' insists Chris Ashton ahead of All Blacks clash
Chris Ashton believes England have the quality to beat New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday despite the All Blacks' impressive fo…
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Alex Fisher
06 Nov 2018, 21:50
Referees talk for 80 minutes a match. Then, silence.
Regardless on where you stand on the Owen Farrell Incident, the last 72 hours demonstrate one thing: rugby union revels in confusi…
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Scotty Stevenson
06 Nov 2018, 20:06
Radradra could be in hot water after being cited
Fijian winger Semi Radradra is facing a ban for an incident which took place in the first half of Bordeaux's 40-0 Top 14 thrashing…
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Nathaniel Cope
06 Nov 2018, 15:14
England narrow down squad ahead of All Blacks
Eddie Jones has retained 25 players to continue England’s preparation for their second November Test against New Zealand at Twic…
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Online Editors
06 Nov 2018, 14:29
England give injury updates and it's not good news for Curry
Forwards coach Steve Borthwick has given the latest on England's injury doubts ahead of the All Blacks clash.
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Online Editors
06 Nov 2018, 9:33
Video: 'You don't tackle someone with your arms, you tackle someone with your shoulder' - Underhill staunchly defends Farrell
England and Bath backrow Sam Underhill has made a vigorous defence of Owen Farrell over his tackle in the closing stages of the wi…
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Nick Heath
06 Nov 2018, 9:00
Talking Point: Should rugby look to the NFL for post-match sanctions?
As World Rugby, rightly, clamps down on impacts to the head, are the current post-match sanctions still the right form of punishme…
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Alex Shaw
06 Nov 2018, 7:06
'I definitely put too much pressure on myself' - Ireland great O'Connell lifts lid on playing toll
Former Ireland and Munster second row Paul O'Connell has lifted the lid on the anguish he went through leading into big games.
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Nathaniel Cope
06 Nov 2018, 6:31
World Rugby have to issue statement on Farrell tackle – Andy Goode
One incident dominated the headlines on the opening weekend of autumn internationals and the ongoing debate surrounding Owen Farre…
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Andy Goode
06 Nov 2018, 1:57
How the most famous All Blacks jersey came to be owned by an Englishman and the special tribute planned for 1905 “Originals”
The All Blacks are to pay homage to their country’s most famous rugby jersey which is on display at Twickenham’s World Rugby M…
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Chris Jones
05 Nov 2018, 23:42
The future of Rugby scouting? New Zealand's first NFL-style pro combine
New Zealand’s player depth is the envy of the world, with a seemingly endless supply of players coming off the production line. …
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RugbyPass
05 Nov 2018, 22:33
World Cup might be a Bridge too far for Milner-Skudder
While you can have a good idea now of who will be starting in almost every position across the park if the All Blacks were to make…
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Tom Vinicombe
05 Nov 2018, 18:54
Video: 'We don't play like the Springboks' - Jones talks about how to beat All Blacks
Head coach Eddie Jones spoke to RugbyPass from England's training base as his side begins preparations to face New Zealand on Satu…
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Nick Heath
05 Nov 2018, 12:34
'We talk probably every second week' - Hansen gives insight into relationship with Jones
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has revealed a remarkably close relationship that he has with his England counterpart Eddie Jo…
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Online Editors
05 Nov 2018, 12:05
Jones sheds light on fitness of Tuilagi, Curry and Lawes and has pop at media over Farrell
England head coach Eddie Jones has given a fitness update on main injury concerns going into the All Blacks test this week.
Tom…
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Online Editors
05 Nov 2018, 10:23
Erasmus reveals latest on injured Etzebeth
Eben Etzebeth picked up a foot injury two minutes into the second half of South Africa's 12-11 defeat to England on Saturday.
T…
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Online Editors
05 Nov 2018, 8:32
Springboks give update on De Klerk
The Springboks take on France in their second November test on Saturday, as they look to bounce back from their agonising 12-11 de…
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Online Editors
05 Nov 2018, 7:33
Ireland and Ulster back row Henry retires with immediate effect
Ulster and Ireland back row Chris Henry has today announced that he will retire from rugby with immediate effect.
The 34-year-o…
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Online Editors
05 Nov 2018, 7:04
Hogg one of 6 players added to Scotland to squad after Wales defeat
Head Coach Gregor Townsend has added six players to the Scotland squad for the 2018 Autumn Tests.
Stuart Hogg is one of those a…
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Online Editors
05 Nov 2018, 6:13
England call up midfield reinforcements ahead of the All Blacks Test
If there was one area England particularly struggled in against South Africa during their 12-11 win at the weekend, it was with th…
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Alex Shaw
05 Nov 2018, 4:51
Analysis: Where the All Blacks will target England
This weekend the All Blacks will be a much bigger test for England, with far more organized and clinical play, flatter structures …
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Ben Smith
04 Nov 2018, 20:22
Fijian back-rower edges closer to Wallabies debut
Fijian-born Number Eight Isi Naisarani has been named as a development player to accompany the Wallabies on their spring tour.
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Online Editors
04 Nov 2018, 19:45
French club table offer for All Blacks captain Kieran Read
French rugby club Racing 92 are the first to put their hand up and signal interest in the services of All Blacks captain Kieran Re…
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Online Editors
04 Nov 2018, 16:44
Owen Farrell cleared to play All Blacks after tackle not cited
Farrell will be free to play next weekend against the All Blacks, despite the controversial tackle which led with the shoulder and…
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Online Editors
04 Nov 2018, 14:26
Saturday's game proves that the WRU Exiles program is a roaring success
Martyn Thomas looks into the successes of the Welsh Rugby Union Exiles Program.
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Martyn Thomas
04 Nov 2018, 10:28
Gritty England win highlights key work-ons ahead of All Blacks challenge
A look back at England's hard-fought 12-11 victory over South Africa at Twickenham and the five key steps which could help give th…
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Alex Shaw
04 Nov 2018, 6:57
Former All Black Julian Savea in car accident
Former All Blacks wing Julian Savea has reportedly flipped his car in France after falling asleep at the wheel.
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Online Editors
03 Nov 2018, 23:53
England flanker Brad Shields cops it on social media after pear-shaped offload attempt
New England flanker Brad Shields has copped the wrath of England fans for attempting an offload that went pear-shaped, slipping fr…
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Online Editors
03 Nov 2018, 22:54
Why didn't the Springboks take the shot?
Owen Farrell’s controversial tackle has become the central talking point following the match, taking away from the fact that Spr…
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Ben Smith
03 Nov 2018, 20:37
Larmour sparkles as Ireland thrash Italy
Jordan Larmour grasped his first opportunity to start for Ireland with both hands, scoring three tries and laying on another in Ch…
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Peter Thompson
03 Nov 2018, 20:26
Not really his fault - Hansen defends under-fire Barrett
Jordie Barrett made another mistake in the All Blacks' win over Japan, but Steve Hansen came to his defence.
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Nicholas McGee
03 Nov 2018, 19:39
Etzebeth's tour could be over
Eben Etzebeth suffered what appeared to be an ankle injury early in the second half of the Springboks' defeat against England.
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Peter Thompson
03 Nov 2018, 18:37
Gatland encouraged by Wales showing
Warren Gatland saw room for improvement but was encouraged by the way Wales saw off Scotland to win the Doddie Weir Cup.
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Peter Thompson
03 Nov 2018, 18:35
Watch: Owen Farrell's monstrous game-saving hit that has divided the internet
Farrell put a shot on a steaming Andre Esterhuizen that had the Springbok midfielder floored, having the ball stripped in the seco…
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Online Editors
03 Nov 2018, 17:22
Jesse Kriel heaps praise on John Mitchell for crucial role in England win
Jesse Kriel heaps praise on Mitchell for defensive performance against Springboks.
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Chris Jones
03 Nov 2018, 17:02
Jones passionately defends Owen Farrell and England after Springboks win
South Africa dominated England in the second half, but Eddie Jones was pleased with the way his side hung in there and fought back…
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Peter Thompson
03 Nov 2018, 15:23
Jonathan Davies scintillating on return as Wales beat sloppy Scotland
Wales started their November internationals with victory over Scotland, Jonathan Davies scoring on his return from a long injury l…
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Nicholas McGee
03 Nov 2018, 13:55
England Player Ratings vs South Africa
All the England players rated from their autumn opener against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Alex Shaw
03 Nov 2018, 13:19
Curry vs Vermeulen - Who will win the battle of the Opensides?
With kick off only an hour away, we examine the strengths of both of the opensides in action today.
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Tom Parker
03 Nov 2018, 9:54
Match Highlights: Japan achieve highest score ever against New Zealand in 100 point thriller
Japan racked up their highest ever score against New Zealand in a thrilling 100 point match.
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Online Editors
03 Nov 2018, 5:38
Video - Hansen calls out All Black captain's mistake in front of Tokyo press conference
A Jordie Barrett charge down may have been the biggest blunder in the New Zealand's emphatic win over Japan at the Ajinomoto Stadi…
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Ian Cameron
03 Nov 2018, 5:21
All Blacks Player Ratings v Japan
The All Blacks have emerged unscathed after a 69-31 victory over Japan at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo. Here's how they rated indivi…
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Sam Warlow
03 Nov 2018, 4:05
Former Wallabies captain - Cheika's selection inconsistency hurting the side
Former Wallabies captain Andrew Slack believes Michael Cheika has a “monopoly” over picking the team and has called for indepe…
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Online Editors
02 Nov 2018, 23:59
Captain Kolisi prepared for crucial tour as World Cup nears
With just eight games remaining before the World Cup, the four-match year-end tour is crucial to South Africa’s cause at Japan 2…
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Online Editors
02 Nov 2018, 21:41
Scotty Stevenson: Passing of Dr Z adds extra motivation for Eagles in Chicago
The death of Dr Z adds extra motivation for six of the Eagles as they prepare to take on the Maori All Blacks at Soldier Field.
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Scotty Stevenson
02 Nov 2018, 16:38
World Cup will be last ride for All Blacks legend
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has said next year's World Cup in Japan will be his last ride with the national side.
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Online Editors
02 Nov 2018, 16:21
The Breakdown: A statistical look at Saturday's rugby internationals
We take a look at the stats behind the weekend's international rugby action, with New Zealand, England, South Africa, Wales, Scotl…
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Jack Davies
02 Nov 2018, 13:48
Video: Farrell reacts to latest Tuilagi injury, as England forced to make change for Boks
Manu Tuilagi has suffered yet another injury blow, a groin problem ruling him out of the showdown with South Africa.
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Peter Thompson
02 Nov 2018, 10:33
9 months on – why Scotland’s shot at redemption for Wales walloping may not be straightforward
Almost exactly nine months ago, Gregor Townsend sat in the Principality Stadium media room ashen-faced and reeling, wearing the lo…
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Jamie Lyall
02 Nov 2018, 9:53
Two All Blacks in 5-man shortlist for World Rugby Player of the Year
World Rugby has announced the shortlists for the prestigious Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards for 2018, which w…
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Online Editors
02 Nov 2018, 9:22
England vs South Africa: RPI gives the Springboks the advantage at Twickenham
A preview of the England vs South Africa clash this weekend at Twickenham, looking at how the two teams stack up on the RugbyPass …
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Alex Shaw
02 Nov 2018, 6:57
Saracens sign Samoan international prop
With the international window upon them, Saracens have moved to bolster their ranks over the coming months.
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Online Editors
02 Nov 2018, 6:09
Irish great questions All Blacks' late game strategy
Legendary Irish flyhalf Ronan O'Gara has questioned the All Blacks' approach toward dropped goals with tough tests against England…
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Online Editors
01 Nov 2018, 22:29
Raelene Castle sets high bar for Wallabies tour
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has set the bar high for the Wallabies' upcoming tour of Europe.
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Online Editors
01 Nov 2018, 21:43
Steve Hansen is looking at the bigger picture
Steve Hansen’s decision to name eight debutantes in his 23 to face Japan this weekend has raised a few of eyebrows, with pundits…
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Sam Warlow
01 Nov 2018, 21:18
UK media - The All Blacks are thousands of miles away
The All Blacks have been accused of handing out "confetti caps" by tough northern critics after Steve Hansen's selection of eight …
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Online Editors
01 Nov 2018, 17:37
Hansen on devaluing the jersey - 'Nonsense'
Steve Hansen has stood his ground in response to critics who believe his 51-man squad featuring eight new caps has devalued the Al…
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Online Editors
01 Nov 2018, 16:47
Ireland team named for Italy Test
Ireland have named their team to face Italy in Chicago on Saturday with two uncapped players among the 23-man squad.
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Online Editors
01 Nov 2018, 14:41
Jones explains his selections, as 'different' England team to line up against Springboks
Injuries have ravaged England's forward pack, but Eddie Jones is excited and confident heading into the South Africa Test.
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Ben Spratt
01 Nov 2018, 14:22
Erasmus makes 7 changes to Springboks team to take on England
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has made 7 changes to his side for their match against England in the opening Test of their N…
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Online Editors
01 Nov 2018, 10:06
Springbok Jaco Kriel's injury nightmare nearing its end
Jaco Kriel's injury hell is almost over with the flanker's debut for his new club Gloucester drawing closer.
Kriel dislocated h…
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Online Editors
01 Nov 2018, 9:53
Wales name team for Scotland clash
Wales have named their team to face Scotland on Saturday as the sides compete for the Doddie Weir Cup at the Principality Stadium …
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Online Editors
01 Nov 2018, 8:05
England team named for Springboks Test
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to face the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday as his side look to avenge thei…
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Online Editors
01 Nov 2018, 7:36
Lozowski has ban extended
After weeks of dispute and confusion, England centre Alex Lozowski has finally had confirmation of his punishment.
Lozowski ini…
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Online Editors
01 Nov 2018, 6:22
Eight debutants in the All Blacks side to face Japan
Two new All Blacks have been named in the starting XV with six more players set to make their Test debuts from the bench.
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Online Editors
31 Oct 2018, 22:09
Two more All Blacks bound for France - Reports
All Blacks Sam Whitelock and Nehe Milner-Skudder look bound for France after next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.
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Online Editors
31 Oct 2018, 20:35
Ali Williams opens up about 'inspiration' Richie McCaw
Former Test lock Ali Williams has detailed the mental preparation of long-time All Blacks captain Richie McCaw during the All Blac…
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RugbyPass
31 Oct 2018, 20:13
25% lighter 'advanced jersey of the future' to give All Blacks the edge
Adidas and New Zealand Rugby yesterday unveiled their most cutting-edge All Blacks jersey to date.
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Online Editors
31 Oct 2018, 18:40
South African schoolboy rugby shocked by widespread doping scandal
South African schoolboy rugby's annual Craven Week tournament, a premier high school rugby festival for senior students, has been …
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Online Editors
31 Oct 2018, 16:08
Farrell & Itoje have to start in their best positions – Andy Goode
It’s strange to say it but two of the biggest question marks over England’s selection to face South Africa on Saturday surroun…
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Andy Goode
31 Oct 2018, 14:15
Scotland name team for Wales Test
Scotland have named their team to take on Wales in the Doddie Weir Cup at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff this weekend.
Gre…
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Online Editors
31 Oct 2018, 8:05
Gethin Jenkins to retire this weekend
Gethin Jenkins will call time on his illustrious career after this Sunday’s Guinness PRO14 clash with Zebre at Cardiff Arms Park…
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Online Editors
31 Oct 2018, 5:58
Ireland give fitness update on Murray
Conor Murray's fitness has been the subject of much debate. The Munster scrum half was left out of Ireland's 42-man squad for the …
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Nathaniel Cope
31 Oct 2018, 5:37
New Ulster CEO needs to stand up to the IRFU - Neil Best
If I’d known that the core criteria for Ulster Rugby’s new CEO were; former international flanker, early 40s, commercial exper…
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Neil Best
31 Oct 2018, 5:00
Watch: IRP Try of the year nominees
Nominees for the International Rugby Players 'Try of Year 2018 have been announced ahead of the World Rugby awards on the 25 Novem…
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Online Editors
31 Oct 2018, 1:51
NRL club snaps up promising Queensland rugby schoolboy star
The Cronulla Sharks have reportedly signed the junior Queensland schoolboy rugby star, luring the promising talent across codes wi…
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Online Editors
30 Oct 2018, 15:47
Jones wields axe to England squad ahead of Springboks Test
Eddie Jones has retained 25 players to continue England’s preparation for the first Test of their November Internationals agains…
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Online Editors
30 Oct 2018, 12:49
Ireland suffer double injury blow
Ireland have been hit with injury blows over two of their most experienced backs.
Conor Murray was already ruled out until Dece…
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Nathaniel Cope
30 Oct 2018, 10:17
How tragedy stopped 'the best centre in England outside the Premiership' and the special tribute in his honour
While professional sport invokes drama, excitement, trials and tribulations for players, coaches, officials and fans alike, thankf…
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Paul Smith
30 Oct 2018, 9:31
Video: 'There was a bit of interest from overseas' - Australia prop Alaalatoa speaks about his new deal
Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa believes Australia can become a force again after signing a new deal.
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Peter Thompson
30 Oct 2018, 7:58
Why Mostert's Gloucester move gets a step closer despite opposition in South Africa
Gloucester faced a late challenge from the Lions over the signing of Franco Mostert, but some positive news for the Cherry and Whi…
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Alex Shaw
30 Oct 2018, 7:12
'I’m in trouble here. I could possibly lose my life’ - Mitchell opens up about vicious knife attack
England's new defence coach John Mitchell has given an astonishing account of a vicious knife attack while he was living in South …
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Online Editors
30 Oct 2018, 6:54
'No room' for Hayne in New Zealand Super Rugby squads, try France
With renewed speculation that Fijian international Sevens star Jarryd Hayne would complete another code-switch, it appears as thou…
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Online Editors
29 Oct 2018, 20:17
All Blacks reign in our pre-November internationals 'World XV'
As we prepare for a full month of international rugby, we have put together a 'World XV' ahead of some spicy contests between the …
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Alex Shaw
29 Oct 2018, 16:50
Fiji international Qera on verge of return to English rugby
Fijian backrow Akapusi Qera is in talks about a return to England after a four-year stint in France, as he looks for game-time ahe…
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Online Editors
29 Oct 2018, 15:41
England give Lawes update ahead of Springboks Test
England forward Courtney Lawes has spent the last few days in UK undergoing specialist treatment on a back injury.
He was the l…
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Online Editors
29 Oct 2018, 11:55
Scotland's 6 foot 5 inch replacement for Stuart Hogg
Blair Kinghorn is too modest to admit it and too wary of being labelled presumptuous to say more than a few reverential words abou…
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Jamie Lyall
29 Oct 2018, 8:28
Ireland name 26-man squad for Italy Test
Ireland have decided to rest several front-line players for their first Test of the November window.
Joe Schmidt has selected a…
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Nathaniel Cope
29 Oct 2018, 7:02
Scotland make two additions to squad, with four players ruled out
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has had to reshuffle his squad for the November Tests.
They face Wales at the Principality …
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Online Editors
29 Oct 2018, 6:31
Shock Wallabies re-call for 100-test veteran
The outside back will link with the Wallabies squad in Japan before heading to Europe for tests against Wales, Italy, and England.
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Online Editors
29 Oct 2018, 3:06
The day Jonah Lomu turned out for a small Welsh club and how they are paying him back
A Welsh rugby club is set to repay a kind gesture from late All Blacks great Jonah Lomu.
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Online Editors
28 Oct 2018, 22:39
The new All Blacks to watch against Japan
When the All Blacks take on Japan in Tokyo next weekend there are sure to be some new faces charging out onto the field.
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Sam Warlow
28 Oct 2018, 20:58
'Two years on and I still suffer from anxiety, migraines, problems with my balance, insomnia and irritability' - Cameron Pierce on his concussion-forced retirement
Former Canada and Pau lock Cameron Pierce discusses his early retirement from the game due to multiple concussions, the symptoms t…
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Alex Shaw
28 Oct 2018, 15:40
'Good players take bad passes... I remember the whole room going quiet because I said it to Drico'
It’s five-and-a-half years since Joe Schmidt, rushing towards a door to be on time for a Leinster team captain’s run, momentar…
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Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2018, 8:34
The remarkable England XV that Eddie Jones can't pick
England are currently without 320 caps through injury.
It's a remarkable injury list, and apart from at hooker, Jones can claim…
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Ian Cameron
28 Oct 2018, 6:49
'He would have made a fantastic rugby league player' - Wales call-up nearly ditched union for league
Jonah Holmes has been getting used to life as a Wales call-up in recent weeks, but if a former coach had his way then the opportun…
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Martyn Thomas
28 Oct 2018, 5:39
Brad Shields' parting gift for All Black teammates
England loose forward Brad Shields has revealed he had a few parting gifts for former Hurricanes teammates Beauden Barrett and Dan…
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Online Editors
28 Oct 2018, 2:56
'My heart is solely on England' - meet the 6 foot 5, 124kg Fijian born No.8 being touted as the next Vunipola
Exeter Chiefs young gun Rus Tuima sits down with RugbyPass to discuss his transition to the professional game, the influences in h…
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Alex Shaw
27 Oct 2018, 12:51
Video - 'I don't think the referee was going to do anything about it as he kept coming towards him' - Cheika
Australia were soundly beaten by the All Blacks, but Michael Cheika saw positives with three Tests to come in Europe next month.
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Peter Thompson
27 Oct 2018, 11:52
England fears mount as Courtney Lawes flown home from Portugal
England's autumn international injury list lengthens, as Courtney Lawes leaves the side's Portugal training camp for specialist tr…
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Alex Shaw
27 Oct 2018, 8:34
Video - 'You're not allowed to strike someone in the face so it was pretty dumb' - Hansen has little sympathy for Wallaby
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen had little sympathy for Wallaby hooker Tolu Latu whowas sinned binned during the final Bledisloe Cu…
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Online Editors
27 Oct 2018, 8:08
Extended Premiership season could have damaging mental impact – Andy Goode
Premiership Rugby’s new season structure has been packaged as a progressive move to improve player welfare but it could have a d…
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Andy Goode
26 Oct 2018, 22:45
All Blacks intensity made Sexton throw up
Ireland are the All Blacks face each other on November 17th, a match between to top two ranked sides in the world.
Ireland didn…
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Online Editors
26 Oct 2018, 16:11
Wales give update on Gatland return
Wales head coach Warren Gatland is in New Zealand following the death of his father and the WRU have given an update on his expect…
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Peter Hanson
26 Oct 2018, 13:43
England's rivals beware...Farrell explains why teammate Tuilagi is 'unique'
Manu Tuilagi is back in the England fold and Owen Farrell has talked up his international team-mate.
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Peter Hanson
26 Oct 2018, 13:39
Vermeulen's return to South Africa confirmed
Duane Vermeulen has sealed his return to South Africa.
Vermeulen currrently plys his trade for the Kubota Spears in Japan, havi…
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Online Editors
26 Oct 2018, 9:06
'Sometimes a two week break is perhaps not the right thing' - Erasmus highlights tour concerns
Rassie Erasmus has expressed concerns that preparations for their November tour have not been ideal.
The Springboks head coach …
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Nathaniel Cope
26 Oct 2018, 8:32
LIVE MATCH CENTRE - New Zealand v Australia
All the stats ahead of the Bledisloe Cup clash between New Zealand and Australia as Wallabies look to take All Black scalp at thir…
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Jack Davies
26 Oct 2018, 7:40
An All Black, a Springbok and an Irishman in World Rugby Breakthrough Player shortlist
Three countries are represented in the nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2018 award.
Previous winner…
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Online Editors
26 Oct 2018, 5:49
Schalk Brits confirms next move
Schalk Brits has finally ended his search for a new club.
Brits was due to retire following Saracens Premiership success last M…
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Online Editors
26 Oct 2018, 4:35
Sonny Bill provides insight into Japanese cultural differences
Sonny Bill Williams has provided insight into one of the cultural adaptations many All Blacks have had to make since arriving in J…
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Online Editors
25 Oct 2018, 20:01
At 6 foot 6 and 120kg, the 24-year-old has a career tackle completion rate of 97.6 per cent - just how good can Jonny Gray get?
There’s an old Scottish legend, an ancient tale nannies use to cow unruly children and send toddlers scuttling off to bed, that …
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Jamie Lyall
25 Oct 2018, 14:22
Tuilagi misinformation is Eddie Jones' first shot in propaganda war on Boks
Eddie Jones is claiming England will try and avoid too many damaging “collisions“ with the Springboks at Twickenham, but is se…
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Chris Jones
25 Oct 2018, 13:59
Dallagio explains why Eddie Jones doesn't trust Cipriani
Dallaglio gives his opinion on why he thinks Danny Cipriani was left out of Eddie Jones' plans in the Autumn.
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Rugby Pod
25 Oct 2018, 13:55
Sonny Bill Williams has picked a side in the Quade Cooper - Brad Thorn beef
All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams appears to have chosen a side in the Quade Cooper - Brad Thorn beef.
The Wallaby flyhalf…
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Online Editors
25 Oct 2018, 7:49
RugbyPass Legends: Ali Williams on the 2007 Rugby World Cup, All Blacks Ethos and Richie McCaw
In the next instalment of our RugbyPass Legends series, Martin Devlin sits down for a two-part interview with 77-Test former All …
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RugbyPass
25 Oct 2018, 2:22
Sonny Bill to bring up 50 as All Blacks name strong side for Bledisloe clash
Sonny Bill Williams will bring up 50 tests for the All Blacks when they take on Australia in Japan this weekend.
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Online Editors
24 Oct 2018, 22:15
Watch: The Short Ball - s03e40 - Sir Graham Henry pops in for a chat
On this pod Scotty and Mils chat to Sir Graham Henry about his thoughts of this generations rugby players, we talk about Auckland …
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RugbyPass
24 Oct 2018, 21:04
Reports: Banned England star set to leave club
After confirming the loss of star winger Christian Wade on Wednesday, Premiership side Wasps look set to lose another marquee play…
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Online Editors
24 Oct 2018, 19:50
Ireland star set to miss All Blacks test
In a crucial blow, star halfback Conor Murray has been left out of Joe Schmidt's squad for Ireland's November internationals as he…
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Online Editors
24 Oct 2018, 17:57
Crusaders re-sign All Blacks prop
The All Blacks and Crusaders loosehead prop has committed to playing his rugby in New Zealand through to 2022.
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Online Editors
24 Oct 2018, 17:46
Nick Easter picks his England backrow to face the Boks... but there's no room for Itoje
Nick Easter believes it would a mistake to hand Maro Itoje the England No6 jersey against a monstrous Springbok pack and is urging…
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Chris Jones
24 Oct 2018, 15:08
Ireland name 42 man November Test squad
The Ireland Coaching Group have announced a 42 player squad for the upcoming sold out 2018 Guinness Series and The Rugby Weekend f…
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Online Editors
24 Oct 2018, 11:11
This is the World XV that will play Japan
The World XV that will play Japan this Friday has been named.
Robbie Deans’ squad will face Japan on October 26 at Osaka’s…
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Online Editors
24 Oct 2018, 10:00
Wales boss Gatland returns to New Zealand after father's death
The Welsh Rugby Union offered its condolences to Warren Gatland, who has flown back to New Zealand after his father's death.
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Tom Webber
23 Oct 2018, 15:46
France call up replacements for injured Le Roux and Fofana
Bernard Le Roux and Wesley Fofana have been forced to withdraw from the France squad for the upcoming November internationals.
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Tom Webber
23 Oct 2018, 15:40
Injury to Am forces Springboks into call-up
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has been forced to bring in extra injury cover for Lukhanyo Am, who is unlikely to be fit for…
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Online Editors
23 Oct 2018, 13:21
12 major player welfare changes to come into force in England including in-season breaks
English rugby will have a major overhaul with the introduction of guaranteed in-season breaks for players as part of the struc…
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Online Editors
23 Oct 2018, 9:09
Wales give update on Patchell and Davies
Wales have called up an extra player as cover for Rhys Patchell for the upcoming November internationals.
The Scarlets outhalf …
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Online Editors
23 Oct 2018, 7:24
IRFU chief gives update on Schmidt future as Ireland set out ambitious World Cup targets
With Joe Schmidt's Ireland contract set to run out at the end of the 2019 World Cup, there has been much speculation over his futu…
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Nathaniel Cope
23 Oct 2018, 5:11
Watch: One of the most spectacular tries you'll see this season
Whilst most eyes were on Currie Cup or Heineken Champions Cup action on Saturday, it was another competition that provided the pla…
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Online Editors
23 Oct 2018, 0:36
Awful scrum, dodgy line-out and handling errors, but Ulster should have come away with something
For me Ulster dropped the ball against Racing 92 in Paris, and I don’t just mean the unacceptable number of handling errors
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Neil Best
22 Oct 2018, 23:36
Springboks haven’t even scratched the surface of possibilities with Cheslin Kolbe
Kolbe’s razor-sharp footwork combined with deadly speed presents a weapon that, if used correctly, could cause obscene amounts o…
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Ben Smith
22 Oct 2018, 20:19
The two things standing in the way of the ARU sacking Michael Cheika
Michael Lynagh believes Michael Cheika is bulletproof heading into next year’s World Cup in Japan even if the Wallabies continue…
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Chris Jones
22 Oct 2018, 15:11
Quade Cooper breaks silence on Brad Thorn with an anything but subtle social media post
Quade Cooper has finally broken his silence on his exile from the Queensland Reds at the hands of Brad Thorn.
The Wallaby flyha…
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Ian Cameron
22 Oct 2018, 7:52
Three All Blacks added to World XV
Aside from Springboks captain Adriaan Strauss and World Cup winners Andy Ellis and Ma’a Nonu, head coach Robbie Deans has includ…
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Online Editors
22 Oct 2018, 5:59
Mystery around Franco Mostert deepens after botched Springbok Tweet deleted
The mystery surrounding the status of Springbok lock Franco Mostert deepened on Sunday - reports Rugby365.
Mostert is the most…
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Online Editors
22 Oct 2018, 5:22
'I think England’s going to struggle to win the World Cup with the current structure'
A former All Blacks captain believes England will struggle to win a Rugby World Cup with the current structures in place.
Sean…
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Martyn Thomas
21 Oct 2018, 13:37
The eight players left on Irish Rugby's 'central contract' hit list and how the IRFU plan to pay for them
It’s one down, eight more to go for the IRFU following Conor Murray’s recent announcement that he will continue to play his ru…
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Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2018, 7:02
Six Kiwis talk about what it's like playing professional rugby in Europe
Join RugbyPass employee of the month runner-up Sam Smith as he embarks on an epic journey across Europe to track down some of the …
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Peteso Cannon
21 Oct 2018, 6:02
Wallaby breaks ankle in training
Michael Cheika's Wallabies have been hit by a double injury blow arising out of a training session in Australia.
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Online Editors
21 Oct 2018, 4:56
Goodhue and Sonny Bill All Black midfield combination on hold for now
The Jack Goodhue and Sonny Bill Williams midfield combination has been temporarily put on hold.
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Online Editors
20 Oct 2018, 23:06
Dane Coles doesn't want to 'make it personal' in bid to win back All Black jersey
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles opened up about his quest to win back the jersey after a long absence.
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Online Editors
20 Oct 2018, 21:51
'I was crucified' - Gareth Anscombe still searching for Welsh acceptance
Gareth Anscombe revealed recently that Welsh supporters have been reluctant to accept him since his move to Cardiff in 2014.
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Online Editors
20 Oct 2018, 20:57
England haemorrhage players as Irish, Welsh and Scottish exiles programs thrive
A round-up of the growing list of players to turn their back on England and commit to Ireland, Scotland or Wales in the search for…
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Alex Shaw
20 Oct 2018, 5:01
Overseas sabbatical on the cards for top All Blacks
A new potential suitor has emerged as talk of Beauden Barrett's post-World Cup future heats up.
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Online Editors
19 Oct 2018, 21:50
17-year-old German chasing All Blacks dream
German exchange student Anton Segner left family behind in Frankfurt to chase the All Black dream.
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Online Editors
19 Oct 2018, 18:58
Australia's best honoured at RA Awards
David Pocock has capped his stellar return to international Rugby by claiming the John Eales Medal at the 2018 Rugby Australia…
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Online Editors
19 Oct 2018, 17:48
Lawes hailed as 'world class' as he pens new Northampton deal
Courtney Lawes has signed a contract extension with Northampton Saints.
Lawes is the club’s second-longest serving player hav…
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Online Editors
19 Oct 2018, 5:39
Cipriani, Armand & Goode omissions harder than ever to explain – Andy Goode
You could name a good England team with the players unavailable to Eddie Jones for the upcoming autumn internationals so the absen…
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Andy Goode
18 Oct 2018, 23:49
Former All Black set to give back to Fiji
Former All Black and Fijian rugby player Joeli Vidiri will launch a new rugby programme in Fiji on Saturday 20 November aimed at i…
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Online Editors
18 Oct 2018, 22:30
Why Sam Warburton never asked Richie McCaw to swap jerseys
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has said he never asked Richie McCaw to swap jerseys because he did…
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Online Editors
18 Oct 2018, 20:55
Big Jim's Big Interview: James Haskell
In the latest in our series of ‘Big Jim’s Big Interviews’, the former Scotland lock sits down with none other than Northampt…
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Jim Hamilton
18 Oct 2018, 13:00
The gods have bestowed Scotland with a 6'6, 106kg, exquisitely-named thoroughbred forward - Scotland's Test squad unpacked
I don’t know if Gregor Townsend is a religious man, but he might be offering a few prayers of thanks for the heavenly 6’6 106k…
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Jamie Lyall
18 Oct 2018, 12:28
Jones lays down challenge to snubbed England star Cipriani
Danny Cipriani's fine form has not been enough to earn and England recall, with coach Eddie Jones identifying room for improvement…
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Ben Spratt
18 Oct 2018, 11:18
Video - Eddie Jones attempts to explain Danny Cipriani's omission
Eddie Jones has attempted to explain his decision to omit Danny Cipriani from the England November Test squad.
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Online Editors
18 Oct 2018, 8:45
Video - 'We've lost 320 caps so it's definitely a difficult situation' - Jones
Having named his 36-man squad for England's November internationals, Eddie Jones told RugbyPass that the current injury crisis has…
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Nick Heath
18 Oct 2018, 8:25
England name 36 man November Test squad
Eddie Jones has named England's November Test squad.
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Online Editors
18 Oct 2018, 4:32
Kerevi returns as Wallabies name squad for third Bledisloe
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named three uncapped players in his 31-man squad for the third Bledisloe Cup clash against New …
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Online Editors
17 Oct 2018, 22:52
New All Black: 'I thought it was one of my teammates pranking me'
New All Black Gareth Evans couldn't believe it when he found out he was going to Japan.
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Online Editors
17 Oct 2018, 22:52
Nathan Hughes given extra punishment for 'what a joke' tweet
England back-rower Nathan Hughes had extra time tacked onto his suspension after sending a controversial tweet before his hearing.
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Online Editors
17 Oct 2018, 21:21
EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Jones visited Newcastle following snub claim - Richards
Dean Richards has revealed Eddie Jones has finally found his way to Newcastle.
Jones failed to attend any of their matches thi…
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Chris Jones
17 Oct 2018, 15:12
A 13 man shortlist of England's Number Eight options and their 'pros' and 'cons'
A look at all of England's available number eight options following the injuries to Billy Vunipola and Sam Simmonds, as well as th…
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Alex Shaw
17 Oct 2018, 14:12
'It is potentially changing the face of the game' - dangerous play sanctions have 'gone too far' - Pivac
Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac, who will take charge of Wales after next year’s World Cup, believes sanctions to deal with dangerous…
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Chris Jones
17 Oct 2018, 4:58
Foley rebuffed overseas offers to sign World Cup deal
Bernard Foley is targeting the Rugby World Cup after re-signing with Australia and the Waratahs.
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Dejan Kalinic
17 Oct 2018, 0:47
Sam Warburton received death threat
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has revealed in a podcast he received a death threat following his …
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Online Editors
16 Oct 2018, 19:01
Watch: American college football player performs All Blacks 'Ka Mate' haka with Dad before game
LSU defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko lit up social media after performing the All Blacks 'Ka Mate' haka with his dad and brother be…
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Online Editors
16 Oct 2018, 17:36
Luckless Timani struck down by horror injury just months after alleged assault by teammate
Just months after he was allegedly the victim of a vicious assault at the hands of his Melbourne Rebels teammate Amanaki Mafi in J…
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Online Editors
16 Oct 2018, 16:47
Harlequins and England suffer Robshaw injury blow
Harlequins have revealed that England backrow Chris Robshaw has had surgery on a knee injury sustained in the 25-20 defeat to Sara…
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Online Editors
16 Oct 2018, 13:15
Connacht lock down 'ultimate professional' Roux to new deal
Connacht have agreed a new deal with their South African-born lock Quinn Roux.
The 27-year-old, who has six Ireland caps, previ…
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Online Editors
16 Oct 2018, 9:03
Video: Wales name squad for Autumn internationals
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his 37-man squad for their November internationals against Scotland, Australia, Tonga an…
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Online Editors
16 Oct 2018, 7:04
'This ones cut me through' - Billy Vunipola reacts to latest injury setback
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Nathaniel Cope
16 Oct 2018, 5:49
All Blacks omission Akira Ioane snapped up by NZ Maori
Blues and Auckland loose forward Akira Ioane has been named in the NZ M?ori squad following his omission from the All Blacks 51-m…
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Online Editors
15 Oct 2018, 22:53
Richie Gray faces ANOTHER spell on sidelines after 'relapse' - reports
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Online Editors
15 Oct 2018, 8:26
Scotland suffer Laidlaw blow for Autumn internationals
Scotland plans for the Autumn internationals have suffered a blow with scrum half Greig Laidlaw set for an absence.
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Chris Jones
15 Oct 2018, 5:20
Not only strike when the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking
With the Autumn internationals just around the corner, the big message from the opening weekend of European club rugby is that the…
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Neil Best
15 Oct 2018, 2:53
Meet the eight new All Blacks
With the new 51-man All Blacks squad comes eight brand new All Blacks. Here's everything you need to know about them.
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Online Editors
14 Oct 2018, 21:56
The rise and rise of Dalton Papali’i
It’s impossible to deny that Dalton Papali'i's efforts on the field justify a place in Steve Hansen’s 32-man squad for Novembe…
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Sam Warlow
14 Oct 2018, 21:18
Eight new faces as All Blacks name squad for November
The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Vista 2018 All Blacks Northern…
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Online Editors
14 Oct 2018, 20:21
Make or break: How many new faces will make the All Blacks end-of-year squad?
With up to 51 players to be used on the All Blacks' tour to Asia and Europe, fans can anticipate a huge influx of raw talent to do…
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Alex McLeod
14 Oct 2018, 16:49
The gloves are off as 11 men fight for a place in Wales' back three division
Steff Evans and Keelan Giles made timely returns to first-team action in Europe on Saturday.
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Martyn Thomas
14 Oct 2018, 13:42
WRU ditch eight directors in 'pivotal moment' for union
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have voted to cut eight directors after what's been described as a pivotal AGM in Wales.
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Online Editors
14 Oct 2018, 9:32
Simon Zebo has become impossible for Schmidt to ignore
Simon Zebo fired a rare blank on Saturday, the smiling assassin unable to add to his grand tally of six tries so far this season f…
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Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2018, 5:14
Auckland flanker primed for international stage
The questions surrounding who will fill the All Blacks' loose forward vacancy may have been resolved.
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Sam Warlow
14 Oct 2018, 1:41
Former Springbok to lead World XV in Japan
The man to lead the World XV against Japan later this month has been revealed and Australians Ben Alexander and Sam Carter have be…
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Online Editors
12 Oct 2018, 23:50
Late Tackle: Stephen Donald on the Springbok resurgence and becoming a mentor
Stephen Donald, who famously kicked New Zealand to the 2011 World Cup title after joining the squad before the semi-finals, believ…
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RugbyPass
12 Oct 2018, 19:13
EXCLUSIVE: World Rugby respond to allegations that Tier 2 nations 'handicapped' at World Cup
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Chris Jones
12 Oct 2018, 16:15
Former Wallabies captain Horwill weighs into debate over Cheika's future
Michael Cheika has come under increasing pressure and former Wallabies captain James Horwill has given his views on whether the em…
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Peter Thompson
12 Oct 2018, 12:33
EXCLUSIVE: True extent of Launchbury absence revealed and it's not good news for England
England have suffered another shattering blow with Wasps captain Joe Launchbury ruled out for a lengthy period after opting for su…
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Chris Jones
12 Oct 2018, 4:21
When a man wants to murder a tiger he calls it sport, when a tiger wants to murder him, he calls it ferocity
Ulster must go into their European opener with real fight and strong self-belief, and they can rely on a little bit of history on …
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Neil Best
10 Oct 2018, 22:26
Changing the way rugby deals with extreme acts of violence
We’re choosing not to properly deal with acts of extreme violence – something which unquestionably needs to be eliminated from…
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Tom Vinicombe
10 Oct 2018, 20:18
World Rugby reach 'league of nations' consensus
World Rugby has reportedly settled on a preferred option for a proposed new league of nations that could change the international …
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Online Editors
10 Oct 2018, 18:30
Could Siya Kolisi be moving to England? - The Rugby Pod talk transfer rumours
The Rugby Pod have some big transfer talk on this weeks edition of "The Rumour Mill".
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Rugby Pod
10 Oct 2018, 14:38
Former British and Irish Lions wing brands Danny Cipriani a 'coward'
Former British and Irish Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald has Danny Cirpiani as a 'coward' who is not fit to play for England.
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Online Editors
10 Oct 2018, 14:27
This is Rassie's first choice Springbok XV for the November Tests
The dust has hardly settled on the Rugby Championship and already we are turning our attention to the year-end internationals - wr…
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Online Editors
10 Oct 2018, 12:07
Conor Murray signs massive IRFU deal - despite ongoing mystery around his injury
Despite a mystery injury that has quite him sidelined since the start of the season, Conor Murray has signed a massive IRFU deal t…
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Ian Cameron
10 Oct 2018, 6:15
How did rugby crack Georgia? - Squidge Rugby
In his latest piece of expert analysis, Squidge Rugby looks into the evolution of rugby in Georgia and the fascinating story behi…
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RugbyPass
10 Oct 2018, 2:25
Murphy gives update on May's shoulder injury
Jonny May may be back to action sooner than expected after a remarkable recovery.
The England winger picked up a worrying-looki…
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Online Editors
09 Oct 2018, 13:58
Wales and Bath suffer major Faletau blow
Wales and Bath have suffered a major blow with Bath confirming that Taulupe Faletau has broken his arm.
He picked up the injury…
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Online Editors
09 Oct 2018, 11:25
Marland Yarde's worst injury fears confirmed
Marland Yarde’s hopes of breaking into the England squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup have suffered a major setback.
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Chris Jones
09 Oct 2018, 6:34
Snubbed Welsh star doesn't even make Gatland's 60 man gathering
The omission of an up and coming Welsh star from Warren Gatland's 60 man November Test squad has caused quite the stir.
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Online Editors
08 Oct 2018, 8:37
Steve Hansen planning bumper squad for November Japan trip
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has revealed plans for the end of year northern tour.
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Online Editors
07 Oct 2018, 23:17
Lomu jersey outsells other sporting royalty at Robin Williams auction
An All Blacks jersey gifted to late actor Robin Williams by rugby great Jonah Lomu has sold at auction.
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Online Editors
07 Oct 2018, 22:34
Filling the All Blacks' openside void
A loose forward crop that was once the envy of international rugby teams the world over now looks abnormally thin with veteran All…
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Sam Warlow
07 Oct 2018, 20:55
Sam Cane has broken his neck
Cane walked off the pitch in the 35th minute and was replaced by Ardie Savea, however the injury now appears to have been extremel…
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Online Editors
07 Oct 2018, 8:31
After a six month lay off and over 20 operations, can Sean O'Brien still be trusted to be Ireland's missing link?
Joe Schmidt will wear a broad smile when he addresses the Irish Business Network breakfast in Dubai on Monday morning on the subje…
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Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2018, 7:59
Match Highlights - Argentina vs Wallabies
Australia produced an incredible second-half comeback to edge Argentina 45-34 in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
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Online Editors
07 Oct 2018, 6:31
Springbok Player Ratings - vs All Blacks
South Africa conceded a 17-point lead to lose 30-32 to New Zealand at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. It was a game of what-ifs and i…
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Online Editors
06 Oct 2018, 15:47
Match Highlights - Springboks vs All Blacks
A converted try in the last play of the Springboks final Rugby Championship match with the All Blacks in Pretoria shattered a Sout…
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Ian Cameron
06 Oct 2018, 13:23
How Barrett and Pollard's kicking stats compare to the best in the Northern Hemisphere
The stereotype of a Northern Hemisphere emphasis on the kicking game might be overplayed, but when it comes to the raw statistics,…
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Ian Cameron
06 Oct 2018, 7:21
"I just couldn't remember any calls" - Henderson opens up about concussion
Ireland forward Iain Henderson has given a candid account of his recent concussion that he suffered in Ulster's 64-7 defeat to Mun…
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Online Editors
05 Oct 2018, 9:04
Family give update after former England and Bath forward Ojomoh suffers stroke
Former England and Bath prop Steve Ojomoh has suffered a stroke.
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Online Editors
05 Oct 2018, 6:44
It's time to take back the monstrous power bestowed on TMOs
Perhaps surprisingly, given that professionalism is now into its third decade, rugby’s law makers currently face an unusually le…
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Paul Smith
05 Oct 2018, 5:58
Zebre take action after Italian international prop arrested
Italian club Zebre have sacked their Italian international prop Sami Panico.
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Online Editors
05 Oct 2018, 4:31
There are lots of stories like Rob Horne's that people don’t hear about – Andy Goode
Australians don’t normally get a warm welcome at Twickenham but Rob Horne is guaranteed one on Saturday and hopefully it will al…
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Andy Goode
04 Oct 2018, 6:44
EXCLUSIVE: 'The England selectors don’t show that interest' - Eddie Jones needs to stop snubbing Newcastle Falcons - Richards
Dean Richards has warned Eddie Jones that his continued absence from Newcastle Falcons matches could see English talent snapped up…
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Chris Jones
04 Oct 2018, 5:28
'It's a shame that they've probably gone backwards slightly' - Deacon believes England can bounce back
Former Leicester Tigers and England second row Louis Deacon retired four years ago and knowing his passion for construction, he wa…
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Nick Heath
04 Oct 2018, 4:40
England prospect Jacob Umaga carving his own path in New Zealand
All eyes will be on Wasps loanee Jacob Umaga as he rises through the ranks with Auckland.
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Sam Warlow
03 Oct 2018, 21:41
World Rugby to trial new Laws that could fundamentally change how the TMO is used
Referee's having 'on the run' chats with the TMO could become a thing of the past if new trial Laws are adopted.
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Online Editors
03 Oct 2018, 12:21
EXCLUSIVE: 'It's his decision' - Mark McCall admits Saracens may not re-sign Will Skelton
Mark McCall has revealed Saracens want Wallaby lock Will Skelton to sign a new contract that would continue his self-imposed inter…
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Chris Jones
03 Oct 2018, 9:48
Mike Tindall chooses his preferred England midfield
Next month will mark fifteen years since England won the Rugby World Cup in Sydney and with a year to go until Japan hosts the tou…
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Nick Heath
03 Oct 2018, 7:14
VIDEO: Joe Marler speaks to The Rugby Pod about why he walked away from international rugby
Joe Marler spoke candidly to The Rugby Pod about his reasons for retiring from the international rugby.
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Online Editors
02 Oct 2018, 12:01
Marler opens up about anxiety that led him to seek red cards to avoid England duty
Joe Marler has astonishingly revealed that he tried to pick up red cards and suspensions to avoid having to join up with the Engla…
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Online Editors
02 Oct 2018, 9:04
World Rugby have just rushed through a new Law change with 'immediate effect'
World Rugby’s Council has proclaimed a law change that is to be applied immediately.
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Online Editors
01 Oct 2018, 13:02
Laidlaw's colossal scrap to retain Scotland No.9 jersey and the 4 players plotting his downfall
Only a few months ago, Greig Laidlaw was being written off and dumped on the Test rugby scrapheap in so many quarters.
He was too…
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Jamie Lyall
01 Oct 2018, 12:54
'That's rubbish' - Conor O'Shea braced for the 'usual tripe' about Georgia entering the Six Nations
Conor O’Shea is braced for the “usual tripe” in the build-up to Italy’s clash with Georgia in Florence next month which is…
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Chris Jones
01 Oct 2018, 9:38
Watch: Fiji edge NZ Schoolboys Barbarians in thrilling upset
A Fijian under-18 side has edged the New Zealand Schoolboys Barbarians by 15-10 in a thrilling contest at Jerry Collins Stadium in…
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RugbyPass
01 Oct 2018, 1:46
Exclusive: 'It just feels to me like I'm going up to the next step' - Ollie Lawrence
After a fantastic final year at Bromsgrove, that was capped by a call-up to the England squad for a training camp ahead of the ann…
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Alex Shaw
28 Sep 2018, 7:58
Exclusive: 'Something is fundamentally very wrong in rugby' - Phil Vickery
Former England captain Phil Vickery believes Joe Marler’s decision to quit international rugby is a "red flag" that rugby cannot…
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Chris Jones
28 Sep 2018, 2:46
Video: Ex-Force coach Mulvihill takes dig at Aussie media over Cheika sledging
Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill has attacked the Australian media over their treatment of Wallabies head coach Michael Che…
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Online Editors
28 Sep 2018, 2:42
Questions the 'League of Nations' will have to answer
Whatever the purpose of the League of Nations, we have some questions that need to be answered before we can really buy in to this…
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Tom Vinicombe
27 Sep 2018, 20:48
Marler retirement should serve as a warning, not come as a shock – Andy Goode
Joe Marler’s international retirement isn’t as big a shock as it might seem at first but it should serve as a warning to those…
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Andy Goode
27 Sep 2018, 9:58
The top 8 candidates to fill Marler's boots with England
Following Joe Marler's decision to hang up his international boots on Wednesday, RugbyPass look at eight of the top candidates to …
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Alex Shaw
27 Sep 2018, 8:31
Pacific Islands Super Rugby team moves step closer...but based in Hawaii
A combined Pacific Islands team could be launched as a Super Rugby franchise based in Hawaii in 2020.
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Chris Jones
27 Sep 2018, 6:10
Video: 'It is going to be difficult to play 30 games a year' - O'Mahony voices alarming player welfare concerns
Munster captain Peter O'Mahony has made an alarming assessment of the toll the game is taking on the players.
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Nathaniel Cope
27 Sep 2018, 3:50
Upright tackles next to go in fight against head injury
According to the Sydney Telegraph, World Rugby are reportedly considering new rules to make the game safer.
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Online Editors
26 Sep 2018, 19:31
Marler announces international retirement
England prop Joe Marler has retired from International rugby at the age of 28.
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Online Editors
26 Sep 2018, 13:10
Exclusive: Sexton gives Murray advice over his next contract move
Johnny Sexton has given his Ireland halfback partner Conor Murray some advice when it comes to his next career move.
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Nathaniel Cope
26 Sep 2018, 12:43
World Rugby's planned changes to global rugby calendar gather pace
November and June internationals as we know it may cease to exist, with World Rugby's plans for a World League appearing to gather…
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Online Editors
26 Sep 2018, 5:04
Latest comments from England coaching staff open door for Cipriani despite snub
England attack coach Scott Wisemantel said Danny Cipriani was still a chance to feature in the November internationals.
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Dejan Kalinic
26 Sep 2018, 4:38
Drunk Japan international run over by car
A Japanese international has been run over a car after lying on a road drunk.
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Online Editors
25 Sep 2018, 16:16
'The most excited I have been for any job' - Rowntree explains why he's chosen Georgia
Graham Rowntree, the former British and Irish Lions coach who quit Harlequins in the summer, has revealed that becoming Georgia’…
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Chris Jones
25 Sep 2018, 11:15
Former England scrum coach Rowntree lands international job
Former England scrum coach Graham Rowntree has landed himself an international coaching role after leaving Harlequins in the summe…
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Alex Shaw
25 Sep 2018, 6:55
Gatland risks clash with WRU after calls for 'common sense' over Rhys Webb availability
A rule change means Rhys Webb is ineligible to play for Wales, but coach Warren Gatland remains hopeful of using the scrum-half.
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Dejan Kalinic
25 Sep 2018, 5:26
New Zealand the benchmark but England can win World Cup - Mitchell
John Mitchell is sure England can conquer New Zealand and win the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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Peter Hanson
24 Sep 2018, 19:22
Murray set to eclipse Irish teammates with big-money deal - reports
Ireland and Munster scrum-half Conor Murray is set to land a bumper new contract with the IRFU.
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Online Editors
24 Sep 2018, 7:29
England reveal new 2018/19 kit which has divided opinion
The English rugby team have revealed their 2018/2019 England Rugby home and alternate kits, which will be worn by the men’s and …
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Online Editors
24 Sep 2018, 5:09
Analysis: How Tasman are transforming Will Jordan into the next great All Black fullback
Jordan is a fullback with the complete range of skills, scorching speed, and best of all - has prescience when it comes to finding…
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Ben Smith
24 Sep 2018, 3:29
Cheika still backed by RA, changes could come elsewhere
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has hinted that changes to the Wallabies coaching staff could be made if results don't improve.
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Online Editors
24 Sep 2018, 0:48
Former England flyhalf gives scathing review of John Mitchell's appointment
Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes doesn't believe John Mitchell is the right appointment for Eddie Jones' England side.
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Online Editors
23 Sep 2018, 22:54
Scotty Stevenson: League of Nations set to be a game-changer
In what could be World Rugby’s most game-changing play since the introduction of the Rugby World Cup in 1987, plans for an annua…
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Scotty Stevenson
23 Sep 2018, 22:08
French reports suggest World Rugby shake-up
French newspaper Midi Olympique have reported that World Rugby plan to introduce a new 'League of Nations' format involving the …
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Online Editors
23 Sep 2018, 21:32
3 more dropouts hit the England training squad
England's training camp has been hit with three more withdrawals including Manu Tuilagi, who has had another injury set-back.
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Online Editors
23 Sep 2018, 17:06
Amid Nathan Hughes' Wasps contract standoff is it time to look at the Premiership salary cap?
Nathan Hughes' contract with Wasps is running out and with huge pressure on clubs to meet the Premiership salary cap how much more…
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Nathaniel Cope
23 Sep 2018, 14:51
England make call-up to training camp as Marler withdraws for 'personal reasons'
Harlequins prop Joe Marler has withdrawn from the England training squad that is meeting in Bristol.
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Online Editors
23 Sep 2018, 12:46
Could the All Blacks win the NRL Premiership?
With the NRL season coming to it’s ultimate grand final week, we propose a league team made up of All Blacks and try and answer:…
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RugbyPass
22 Sep 2018, 22:53
Should Hogg stay or Hogg go?
Warriors want him to stay and have opened early discussions to that effect.
Several clubs in England and France are already ey…
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Jamie Lyall
22 Sep 2018, 9:12
Tuilagi reveals the 'quiet' sport that replaced rugby
It's been a long road back to fitness for Manu Tuilagi, but this week the centre found himself amongst the names of Eddie Jones tr…
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Online Editors
22 Sep 2018, 6:13
Major League Rugby adds two new teams
Major League Rugby announced today the acceptance of two new member teams based in Atlanta and Boston, two cities known for their …
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Online Editors
21 Sep 2018, 22:23
Scotland's fears over Hogg confirmed following ankle surgery
Scotland are set to be without Stuart Hogg for their November internationals after the talismanic full-back underwent ankle surger…
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Christopher Devine
21 Sep 2018, 10:54
Sale's MacGinty reveals what life will be like for England players under 'intense' Mitchell
USA Eagles outside half AJ MacGinty has dismissed claims that John Mitchell does not have skills to be England’s new defence coa…
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Chris Jones
21 Sep 2018, 9:12
England U20 coaching staff for 2018/19 announced
England Rugby have named their new U20 coaches for the 2018/19 season, as part of their coaching development agreement with Premie…
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Alex Shaw
21 Sep 2018, 5:25
Pressure on Pro 14's Warriors as Top 14 club makes move for Stuart Hogg - reports
Scotland and Lions fullback Stuart Hogg is a target for a mega-rich Top 14 club as Glasgow Warriors seek to finalise a deal with t…
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James Harrington
21 Sep 2018, 5:06
Playing underage for Scotland, picking England and being part Maori - ‘Big Jim’s Big Interview’ with Zach Mercer
In the latest of edition of Big Jim’s Big Interviews, our man sits down to chat with Bath back-rower Zach Mercer on his time in …
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Jim Hamilton
21 Sep 2018, 4:08
15-year-old 'next Folau' tipped to break James O'Connor's record as youngest Wallaby
A 15-year-old schoolboy rugby star has been touted as the 'next Israel Folau' as Rugby Australia move to secure more young talent.
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Online Editors
20 Sep 2018, 23:49
Ioane brothers sign long-term deals with All Blacks
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has pulled off a coup after announcing that they have secured the key signatures of All Blacks, Blues and …
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Online Editors
20 Sep 2018, 16:07
'Very remorseful' Samoan player pleads guilty to assault on Welsh players
Samoan player Gordon Langkilde has pleaded guilty to assault after a court hearing in the USA on Thursday. He injured three Wales …
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Online Editors
20 Sep 2018, 10:20
Jones explains why he's left out Cipriani
Eddie Jones has defended the decision to leave Danny Cipriani out of his 36-man England training squad which will gather in Bristo…
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Nathaniel Cope
20 Sep 2018, 6:47
Samoa confirm head coach amid pressure from World Rugby
The Samoa Rugby Union have appointed former Auckland Blues Assistant Coach Steve Jackson to replace Fuimaono Titimaea Tafua as hea…
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Chris Jones
20 Sep 2018, 5:37
Jones makes big calls as England training squad announced
England head coach Eddie Jones has selected 36 players to assemble in Bristol for England’s latest training camp (Sunday 23 Sept…
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Online Editors
20 Sep 2018, 4:45
Rugby Australia move to lock in young talent
Rugby Australia is moving to secure top young talent by broadening its Super Rugby Academies.
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Online Editors
19 Sep 2018, 23:39
Podcast: The Short Ball - s03e35 - “It was a miracle that South Africa won”
Scotty and Mils are back and on the phone to Otago's head coach Ben Herring to talk about coaching, the Mitre 10 Cup, and the impo…
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RugbyPass
19 Sep 2018, 19:29
Eight players that could thrive under John Mitchell as England defence coach
A look at the players who could be asked in from the international wilderness now that John Mitchell has been appointed England's …
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Alex Shaw
19 Sep 2018, 10:05
Mitchell hails new England role as 'exciting opportunity'
John Mitchell has been appointed as England’s new defence coach until the end of Rugby World Cup 2019 while Scott Wisemantel wil…
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Online Editors
18 Sep 2018, 9:15
Barbarians confirm Erasmus as head coach
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has been confirmed as the Barbarians head coach for their next match.
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Online Editors
18 Sep 2018, 8:15
RFU stump up healthy fee to secure John Mitchell as England's defence coach - reports
Ex-All Blacks coach John Mitchell will start his new job as England's defence coach on Sunday, after the RFU paid a healthy transf…
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Online Editors
18 Sep 2018, 0:52
'There wasn’t a strike threat'- RFU defend 28 new women's contracts in wake of 60 staff redundancies
English rugby chiefs today defended their decision to hand 28 full-time professional contracts to leading women players against a …
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Chris Jones
17 Sep 2018, 9:33
James O'Connor has epiphany moment after extreme therapy, wants to make another Wallabies comeback
Ex-Wallabies utility back James O'Connor has opened up to his followers on social media expressing plans for another Wallaby comeb…
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Online Editors
17 Sep 2018, 2:27
"I'd love for the PRPW not to need to exist" - Dan Leo on the untold tragedies of Pacific Islanders in Europe
When Dan Leo set up Pacific Rugby Players Welfare in 2016, he had no idea that just a few months later he would be mourning the lo…
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Alex Shaw
16 Sep 2018, 11:54
How Andy Farrell's defensive system has become the elephant in Ireland's World Cup room
Saturday’s earthquake result in Wellington is a sudden red flag for fancied Ireland a year out from the 2019 World Cup finals.
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Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2018, 6:31
Giant Fijian Nadolo comes to defence of Tui on Twitter in wake of scrap with fan
Giant Fijian Nemani Nadolo has come to the defence of Wallaby forward Lukhan Tui who was involved in a scrap following his side lo…
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Online Editors
15 Sep 2018, 17:24
Springbok players ratings - versus the All Blacks
The Springboks pulled off a shock 36-34 victory over the world champion All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
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Online Editors
15 Sep 2018, 9:24
Video - 'We'll leave Nigel out of it' - Steve Hansen reacts to the All Black's shock defeat
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen suggested before the match that his reigning world champions were the underdogs and described S…
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Online Editors
15 Sep 2018, 7:57
Dan Carter shines in Top League debut
Dan Carter made his Japanese Top League debut on Friday night, leading his Kobelco Steelers to an impressive 36-20 victory.
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Online Editors
14 Sep 2018, 19:57
The electric Fijian Under-18 scrum-half who's turning heads
The Fijian U20 side may still be revelling in their success at the recent World Rugby U20 Trophy in Romania, but attention is alre…
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Alex Shaw
14 Sep 2018, 15:38
Ospreys reveal extent of Scott Williams' injury and it's not good news for Wales
Wales have been dealt a blow with news that Scott Williams could miss the start of the Autumn internationals.
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Online Editors
14 Sep 2018, 10:24
Pichot: 'I'm not going to be an accomplice to rugby's ruin'
World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot believes the international game is under threat.
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Online Editors
12 Sep 2018, 19:51
Former schoolboy sensation quits NRL to return to Union
The Brumbies have signed exciting young inside back Tom Wright from National Rugby League Club, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, on a t…
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Online Editors
12 Sep 2018, 12:55
Jordan Larmour compared to All Black by Stuart Lancaster
Stuart Lancaster has been working at Leinster for two years now and has witnessed first-hand the amount of talent churning through…
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Nathaniel Cope
12 Sep 2018, 8:05
RFU furious over article on Eddie Jones they've branded as 'absolute rubbish'
English rugby chiefs have dismissed as “absolute rubbish” a claim that head coach Eddie Jones is having to use his own salary …
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Chris Jones
12 Sep 2018, 6:39
Former France captain Cecillon, who murdered his wife, in trouble again
Former France captain Marc Cecillon, who shot and killed his wife in a drunken rage at a party in August 2004 has been sent back t…
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Online Editors
11 Sep 2018, 9:22
World Rugby called out over alleged Pacific player body snub
Head of Pacific Players Rugby Welfare Dan Leo has questioned what he sees as a conflict of interest in World Rugby after his agenc…
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Ian Cameron
10 Sep 2018, 8:39
Jantjies to be dropped... again
Handre Pollard is set to wear the No.10 jersey when the Boks face the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
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Online Editors
10 Sep 2018, 7:25
Ford's crunch season as Eddie Jones faces first genuine 10 selection headache
George Ford headed into the 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership with something to prove somewhat and with Danny Cipriani's scintillating…
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Nathaniel Cope
09 Sep 2018, 8:29
Has Quade Cooper been thrown a World Cup lifeline?
It seems like the Reds discard Quade Cooper could return to the Super Rugby stage next season, paving a way to make it back into t…
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Online Editors
06 Sep 2018, 12:55
Six diamonds in the rough at the U20 Trophy to dust off the chequebook for
The World Rugby U20 Championship isn’t the only global gathering of talented youngsters and for the last 10 days, the second-tie…
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Alex Shaw
06 Sep 2018, 9:37
Ali Williams: Five of the best locks I've played against
Former All Blacks lock Ali Williams discusses five of the best locks he's played both with and against in his exclusive RugbyPass …
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Ali Williams
05 Sep 2018, 19:11
'Has he got an England future?' - Eddie Jones finally talks Cipriani/Ashton incidents
Eddie Jones today insisted the World Cup door was not closed on Danny Cipriani and Chris Ashton despite their failure to steer of …
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Chris Jones
05 Sep 2018, 8:30
Any chance of a Union return for Sam Burgess is now officially dead in the water
Sam Burgess will not be making a dramatic comeback to Rugby Union it has emerged.
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Ian Cameron
05 Sep 2018, 7:57
England, Ireland, Wales confirm list of 6 RWC 2019 warm-up games and it's a like a mini-Six Nations
An Ireland Wales doubleheader is among a list of 4 Rugby World Cup warm-up games that amount to a mini-Six Nations tournament.
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Online Editors
05 Sep 2018, 6:55
Watch: Is this the first ref to ever change his call? Baffling try awarded on 5-metre line in World Rugby under-20 match
A Japanese referee was left embarrassed as Samoa's under-20 team pointed out to him the try he just awarded to Romania, was in fac…
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RugbyPass
04 Sep 2018, 19:57
From Glaswegian maverick to Dan Carter's replacement - why Finn Russell's Parisian epoch fascinates
Jamie Lyall assesses the impact that Russell's move will have on his own rugby and the fortunes of the national team.
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Jamie Lyall
04 Sep 2018, 6:40
Malakai Fekitoa not done with international rugby
Former All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa is reportedly not yet ready to rule out another Rugby World Cup appearance.
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Online Editors
01 Sep 2018, 22:23
Former Wallabies coach under fire for criticism of Australian journalist and RA CEO
Former Wallabies coach and current on-air personality Alan Jones has come under fire after criticising the abilities of journalist…
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Online Editors
31 Aug 2018, 22:50
Rassie Erasmus adds Top 14 Toulouse star to South Africa squad
Erasmus has opted for speed and flair in an attempt to defeat the Australians.
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Tom Parker
31 Aug 2018, 6:02
This super controversial schoolboy decision has split South African rugby
A 72nd minute decision in a South African schools match has split South African Rugby - report Rugby 365.
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Online Editors
30 Aug 2018, 12:08
England Rugby look skyward to get multi-million pound boost
England Rugby have announced a new multi-million pound, multi-year sponsorship deal which will see the RFU rent their roof space f…
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Online Editors
30 Aug 2018, 10:03
Late Tackle: Injured Springboks road to recovery
Springbok lock Lood de Jager sheds some light on his road to recovery, what has been keeping him busy, and shares his thoughts on …
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RugbyPass
30 Aug 2018, 6:30
The All Black journey of Angus Ta'avao
With incumbent starting prop Joe Moody ruled out for six weeks following a broken thumb, the All Blacks have called upon the servi…
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Online Editors
30 Aug 2018, 1:18
Joe Moody's Rugby Championship is over
All Blacks loosehead prop Joe Moody is to miss the remainder of the Investec Rugby Championship after injuring his thumb in Saturd…
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Online Editors
29 Aug 2018, 16:16
Springboks equal all time World Rugby rankings low
South Africa dropped below Scotland into seventh place in the latest World Rugby rankings, equalling their lowest position since t…
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Online Editors
27 Aug 2018, 9:43
Six Welsh players that have a fight on their hands to make the Rugby World Cup
Clouds might be gathering up and down the UK as a once-glorious summer fades, but with the 2018-19 domestic season set to kick off…
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Martyn Thomas
27 Aug 2018, 6:40
Quade Cooper opens up about heritage and desire to play for New Zealand Maori
Quade Cooper has opened up about the continued exploration of his heritage and expressed a desire to one day play for the New Zeal…
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Online Editors
26 Aug 2018, 23:39
Gallagher Premiership 2018/19 Preview
The 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership season is upon us, with 11 teams intent on knocking Saracens off their perch as reigning champio…
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Alex Shaw
26 Aug 2018, 9:30
LIVE: South Africa v Argentina - Rugby Championship
The Springboks are in Argentina to take on the Pumas in their second Rugby Championship fixture. Join the conversation and follow…
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RugbyPass
25 Aug 2018, 14:32
'I started vomitting next to the table where I was being stitched up' - Cudmore
Canadian International Jamie Cudmore has spoken at length about a harrowing concussive incident that left him fighting to regain f…
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Online Editors
25 Aug 2018, 11:36
Beyond 80 - Knocked - Documentary
In a new RugbyPass series - Beyond 80 - takes an unflinching look at the reality of concussion in rugby. 'Knocked' sees a cast of …
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RugbyPass
25 Aug 2018, 10:22
Video: McCall sends stark warning to rugby's power brokers over player burnout
Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall has expressed major concerns over the workload that international players are subject to an…
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Nathaniel Cope
25 Aug 2018, 7:39
Exclusive: Former Bath and Toulon coach Mike Ford on verge of shock international return
Former Saracens, Bath and Toulon head coach Mike Ford is to step back into the international fold, having previously worked as a c…
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Martyn Thomas
24 Aug 2018, 13:28
24-year-old England prospect Wilson forced to retire
Newcastle Falcons prop Scott Wilson has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to injury.
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Online Editors
24 Aug 2018, 5:11
World Series Rugby not a failure, not yet a success
When Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest announced World Series Rugby in early 2018, it was touted as a potentially revolutionar…
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Tom Vinicombe
23 Aug 2018, 19:45
RFU hand Chris Ashton massive ban for red card incident in 'friendly'
The RFU have handed Chris Ashton a massive ban after he appeared before an independent disciplinary panel today.
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Online Editors
23 Aug 2018, 13:20
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