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Kiwis spare SANZAAR finals embarrassment
Despite a lopsided, illogical conference system, the best four teams have advanced to the Super Rugby semifinals. As the New Zealand conference was easily the toughest of the four- it is justified that three Kiwi sides remain.
Rugby
Fekitoa confirms 'difficult' Toulon switch
All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa says his decision to leave New Zealand Rugby for French giants Toulon was the most difficult of his life.
Hurricanes
Watch: No limits to Barrett boys' jaw-dropping skill
There appears to be no end to the Barrett brothers' array of rugby talents after video of Jordie Barrett nailing a left-footed sidelined conversion sent social media into a frenzy. Watch the kick here!
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South Africa PRO12 switch
Rugby
Doubts over Cheetahs' Currie Cup defence
The Free State Cheetahs will begin the defence of their domestic Currie Cup title despite their likely move to the PRO12 in September.
Rugby
PRO12 in talks to add South African teams
Celtic Rugby have confirmed that they are in advanced discussions with the South African Rugby Union (SARU) with the view to add two teams to the current PRO12 format.
Rugby
Who are the new PRO14 sides?
Everything you need to know about the Cheetahs and the Southern Kings - the two Super League Rugby teams who are set to be invited to join the Pro12 competition from September.
Australia
Rugby
Dancing Kurtley unveils 'special' Indigenous jersey.
Returned Test star Kurtley Beale danced up a storm at the unveiling of the Wallabies' Indigenous jersey, before shedding a few tears when explaining just what the playing strip meant.
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Australia
Beale's Indigenous goal achieved, now for Wallabies
An emotional Kurtley Beale ticked off a major personal milestone in launching the Wallabies' special Indigenous jersey, but a greater challenge looms over the next few months when he re-joins a struggling Wallabies squad.
Rugby
Beale excited by Wallabies' midfield options.
He looks almost certain to wear the Wallabies No.12 jersey in Bledisloe I, but Kurtley Beale likes the look of the midfield options Australia have at their disposal for the Rugby Championship.
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Rugby
Wallabies need help from All Blacks
With the once-loved Bledisloe Cup series causing nothing but dread for Wallabies fans, perhaps New Zealand can lend us a hand again, writes Greg Growden.
British & Irish Lions Tour
British and Irish Lions
Warburton defends Sincker arrest.
Lions captain Sam Warburton has defended teammate Kyle Sinckler who was arrested in Auckland during a team night out.
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British & Irish Lions
Breathtaking series reaffirms Lions' standing
Do the British & Irish Lions have a future in the global calendar? Ask those involved over the last six weeks and you'll get a resolute "yes."
British & Irish Lions Tour
ESPN's 2017 Lions tour awards
Ten matches, 12 flights, 12 different hotels, innumerable glasses of pinot noir and a series which ended up as draw. Here are ESPN's Lions tour awards.
Aviva Premiership
Exeter kick off title defence at Gloucester
Exeter will begin the defence of their Aviva Premiership title in a west country derby against Gloucester at Kingsholm on Friday, Sept. 1.
All Blacks
Umaga: All Blacks' superiority created at school.
Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga believes the education system is the main reason behind their prolonged success in rugby.
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