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Fantasy Rugby 2019: Who were the best performers from the 2018 Six Nations?
Having trouble picking your Fantasy Rugby XV? Perhaps remembering the best performing team of Fantasy Rugby 2018 could be a source of inspiration.
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Hooker Dane Coles commits to All Blacks
Spending nearly a year on the sideline has convinced world class hooker Dane Coles to extend his contract with New Zealand rugby.
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Schmidt plays down 2021 Lions links
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said he is not available for the British & Irish Lions if offered the job tomorrow, but has left the door ajar for a role in the future.
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Vermeulen, Brits don't guarantee Bulls success - Pollard
Springboks Schalk Brits and Duane Vermeulen have joined the Bulls after stints at clubs in Europe, adding considerable experience to an already generous tally of internationals in the squad.
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Farrell fit to face Ireland in England's Six Nations opener
England captain Owen Farrell has said he is recovering well from hand surgery and fully expects to be fit to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday.
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Japan to cut adult mags ahead of global events
Japan will be in the global spotlight over the next two years as they host the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in September, and the Summer Olympics.
Rugby
Cheetahs scrum coach Daan Human to work also for Bulls
The former Stormers, Toulouse and South Africa prop will assist the Bulls two days a week while continuing in a similar role for the Bloemfontein-based Cheetahs in their Guinness PRO14 campaign.
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Joseph added to England Six Nations squad
England have added centre Jonathan Joseph to their Six Nations training squad while captain Owen Farrell has been included despite concerns over his fitness.
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Recovering Sexton joins Ireland squad for Six Nations training
Johnny Sexton has joined Ireland's Six Nations training squad in Portugal while France forward Bernard Le Roux has been ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury.
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Beirne to miss Ireland Six Nations openers
Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne will miss the opening two matches of the Six Nations due to a knee injury, Irish Rugby Football Union confirmed on Monday.
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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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