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Savea's big opportunity arrives in Hansen's mega squad
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has again shown his smarts in adding an extra 19 players for the tour of Japan, while Ardie Savea finally has an extended run to prove his worth at No.7 - Craig Dowd writes.
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Lozowski banned for England Test opener
Alex Lozowski will miss England's opening autumn international against South Africa after his two week ban was extended.
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Gatland returns to New Zealand after father's death
Warren Gatland has returned to New Zealand following the death of his father.
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Kenya recall Kopondo for RWC repechage
Simbas coach Ian Snook has also included Kenya Shujaa Sevens stars Collins Injera, Nelson Oyoo, Samuel Oliech and Andrew Amonde in his 30-man squad.
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RFU announce in-season breaks from 2019-20
The Premiership final will be played in late June from the 2019-20 season, in one of a number of changes to English rugby's structure announced Tuesday at Twickenham.
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Mallinder ruled out for season with knee injury
Northampton Saints have been dealt a major blow after Harry Mallinder was ruled out for the remainder of the season through injury.
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IRFU on Schmidt future: 'No one is indispensable'
Joe Schmidt will decide on whether to remain with Ireland beyond next year's Rugby World Cup following the autumn internationals in November.
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Underdone Kerevi means Izzy headed for midfield
Israel Folau is all but certain to start in the centres for the Wallabies for the first time in Saturday's third and final Bledisloe Cup clash of the year against the All Blacks.
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Deal done: Cooper joins Rebels for 2019
After months of speculation, former Wallabies fly-half Quade Cooper has finally signed on with Melbourne Rebels on a one-year deal.
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England and Exeter forward Waldrom retires
Former England and Exeter Chiefs forward Thomas Waldrom has retired from rugby.
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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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