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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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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.
Rugby
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.
Rugby
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.
Rugby
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.
Rugby
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.
Rugby
Leinster progress to the Champions Cup final
Defending champions Leinster outclassed Toulouse 30-12 to reach the Champions Cup final.
Rugby
Saracens beat Munster to reach Champions Cup final
Saracens produced a powerful second-half surge to reach their third Champions Cup final in four seasons by beating Munster 32-16 at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday.
Rugby
Waratahs overcome Israel Folau distraction, show potential without linchpin
The Waratahs were always going to be under the pump to make up for the absence of Israel Folau, and with their impressive second half turn around to seal a 23-20 win the side showed they could step up without their linchpin.
Rugby
Brave Brumbies back in Super Rugby hunt
Coach Dan McKellar was glowing in his praise after the Brumbies turned in one of the great defensive performances in Super Rugby history to revitalise their season.
Rugby
Waratahs in Super comeback win over Rebels
The NSW Waratahs have breathed fresh life into their Super Rugby campaign with a crucial comeback win over the conference-leading Melbourne Rebels.
Rugby
Highlanders snap five-game losing streak
Matt Faddes scored a long-range intercept try in the 56th minute that gave the Highlanders some breathing room as they snapped a five-game losing streak with victory over the Blues in Dunedin on Saturday.
Super Rugby
Kerevi the mastermind as Reds score upset away win
Samu Kerevi continued his sparkling Super Rugby season for the Queensland Reds as he inspired them to a 21-14 away win over the Sharks on Friday.
Rugby
England centre Te'o to leave Worcester at end of season
England centre Ben Te'o is one of eight players who will be leaving Worcester Warriors at the end of the season, along with the retiring Dewald Potgieter.
Super Rugby
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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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.
Rugby
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.
Rugby
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.
Rugby
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.
Rugby
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.
Rugby
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.
Super Rugby
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.
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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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