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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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Whiteley return sparks Lions forwards to beat Chiefs
Warren Whiteley underlined his importance to the Lions as he returned from a long-term injury to lead his side to a 23-17 victory over a fast-finishing Waikato Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
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Bernard Foley says Israel Folau is hurting Waratahs
Long-time teammate Bernard Foley says Israel Folau has hurt the NSW Waratahs with his controversial Instagram post but isn't a bad guy.
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Israel Folau's code of conduct panelists named
The panel for Israel Folau's code of conduct hearing has been confirmed, with John West QC the chair.
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Ireland captain Rory Best to retire after World Cup
The Ulster and Ireland skipper said he was retiring with mixed feelings but felt it was the right time go out on his own terms.
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Genia says Folau's Australian career over
Wallabies halfback Will Genia admits teammates will struggle to play alongside Israel Folau if the fullback's sacking is overturned.
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Super Rugby Round 10 preview: What mindset are Folau's Tahs teammates in?
NSW Waratahs have been engulfed by the firestorm Israel Folau created with a few additions to his social media accounts. But what kind of toll has it taken on his Waratahs teammates? Meanwhile in New Zealand, the Blues still have plenty to prove.
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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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