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Ireland captain 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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Bath's Blackadder to leave for Japan at end of season
Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder will leave the club at the end of the season to join Japanese side Toshiba.
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Super Rugby mid-season report: Your team's progress analysed
We've reached the halfway point of the 2019 Super Rugby season. The Crusaders are clear at the top, but the chasing pack is not small in size. We review your team's progress here!
Super Rugby
Israel Folau requests code of conduct hearing
Israel Folau has responded to Rugby Australia's breach notice and has requested the matter be referred to a code of conduct hearing.
Rugby
Referee Nigel Owens hits out at Israel Folau's 'hurtful' comments
Leading Test rugby referee Nigel Owens has described Israel Folau's religious views as narrow minded and potentially "very, very hurtful" to a lot of people.
Rugby
Super Rugby Round 10 Team Lists
All eyes will be on the Waratahs as they take to the field without Israel Folau for the first time since his controversial Instagram post, while round 10 is also highlighted by a New Zealand derby.
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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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