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Ireland -- and Andy Farrell -- take All Blacks to the 'hurt arena' in a Dublin classic
The fingerprints of Ireland's defence coach were all over an intense, pulsating encounter that makes you yearn for a repeat at next year's Rugby World Cup.
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Ireland make history with victory over All Blacks
A brilliant second-half try from Jacob Stockdale helped Ireland defeat New Zealand for the first time ever on home soil.
England dig deep to fend off Japan
Despite trailing at halftime, England found their try-scoring form in the second half to get the better of Japan at Twickenham.
England needed 'mental reboot', says coach Jones
England coach Eddie Jones said his team needed a change in attitude to turn around Saturday's test against Japan.
Ford: England will learn from tough Japan win
George Ford spoke of his pride on captaining England as they came from a half-time reverse to beat Japan in a match he says they will take plenty of lessons from.
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Jones: I didn't see red during Japan half-time team talk
Eddie Jones admits after the age of 55 he wasn't planning on seeing red at half-time as Japan led England at Twickenham, before an improved second-half performance saw the hosts win 35-15.
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Erasmus hails Boks' maturity in Murrayfield win
Rassie Erasmus has credited the Springboks' improved poise in tight matches for their 26-20 victory over Scotland.
Springboks get smart to shut down flying Scots
Just as Scotland were showing why they are one of the most entertaining sides in world rugby, South Africa shut them down to show why they are one of the world's best.
South Africa see off Scotland challenge
South Africa won a thrilling encounter against Scotland at Murrayfield, with Handre Pollard scoring 18 of their 26 points.
Australia ease past Italy but lose Pocock to head injury
Australia beat Italy 26-7 on Saturday, keeping their unblemished record against the Azzurri intact.
Cheika plays down fears over Pocock injury
Michael Cheika is hopeful David Pocock will be fit for next week's clash with England after the talismanic back-rower left the field early in the Wallabies' win over Italy in Padova.
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O'Shea targets New Zealand performance to complement RWC preparations
Italy and head coach Conor O'Shea are covering all the bases as they prepare for next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan. Now they need to be as thorough on the pitch.
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Ashton set to miss Australia clash
England wing Chris Ashton is set to miss Saturday's final autumn international against Australia after picking up a calf injury in their win over Japan.
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Kolisi escapes sanction for 'headbutt'
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been cleared to play against Wales this weekend after escaping sanction for an apparent headbutt on Scotland's Peter Horne.
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Genia focused on Indigenous honour, win, over cap 100
Wallabies veteran Will Genia will bring up his 100th Test cap against England this weekend, but the scrum-half says the Indigenous jersey and, or course, a first win in five over the Auld Enemy, are far more important.
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All Blacks stuck in transition mode, Hansen says
Steve Hansen remains committed to modifying how the All Blacks play even though it cost them in a humbling loss to Ireland.
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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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