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Japan police warned fans 'will drink a lot' at World Cup
Organisers have urged Japanese police to take a 'light touch' on fans who have a culture of drinking heavily but not offering any intimidation.
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Japan must find Sunwolves alternative, Eddie Jones says
Japan need to find a replacement for competing in Super Rugby following Sunwolves' expulsion if they are to become a major rugby power, former Brave Blossoms coach Eddie Jones has said.
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Super Rugby Round 11 Team Lists
The Chiefs face a potentially season-defining clash with the Hurricanes while the Waratahs host the Sharks at what will be just the second match at Sydney's new Bankwest Stadium. Follow all the team listings for Round 11 here.
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New Zealand Rugby must consider World Cup eligibility adjustment
Damian McKenzie's injury has highlighted a problem New Zealand Rugby must be prepared for. If Steve Hansen wants a particular player who is currently ineligible because of where he's playing, then that needs to change -- Craig Dowd writes.
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Karmichael Hunt sees silver lining in Israel Folau's Waratahs exile
Karmichael Hunt says he feels for Israel Folau but believes the Wallabies star's absence could allow the NSW Waratahs to finally get some consistency in their backline.
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Graham Henry backs shock Dan Carter Rugby World Cup call
Dan Carter would not be out of place in the All Blacks squad at the Rugby World Cup later this year if selectors handed him a shock call-up to fill the gap left by the injured Damian McKenzie, Graham Henry has said.
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Brumbies continue to tread cautious route with David Pocock
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says injured Wallabies ace David Pocock is missing the trip to Argentina as a precautionary measure to get him healthy for his team's final six Super Rugby regular season games.
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Rugby: Israel Folau conduct hearing set for May 4
Israel Folau's future in Australian rugby may be decided within two weeks after his code of conduct hearing was set for Saturday, May 4.
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Super Rugby Round 10 review: Bernard Foley Wallabies first choice?
Both the Australian and African conferences were turned upside down this week with the Brumbies and Reds shocking their African rivals, while Bernard Foley produced under pressure in a Wallabies audition against Quade Cooper. Your Round 10 review is here.
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Leinster progress to the Champions Cup final
Defending champions Leinster outclassed Toulouse 30-12 to reach the Champions Cup final.
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Rugby Championship: All Blacks, Wallabies, Springboks, Pumas resume play
How do the Wallabies pick up the pieces? What do the All Blacks actually need to work on? And what have been the key learnings from two Springboks-Pumas clashes? The Rugby Championship restarts this week.
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