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Understanding the All Blacks' supreme success
The All Blacks are a global sporting powerhouse with a winning record that sits just under 80% over the past 100 years. But how has that success been achieved, and what sets this team apart in not just rugby but world sport in its entirety?
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What leading the haka means to TJ Perenara
The All Blacks' haka is world-famous but for the man who will lead Ka Mate and Kapo O Pango in Japan, it's the connection with the land, his ancestors and teammates that's important rather than putting on a show for the crowd.
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Wales given unique reception as 15,000 Japanese fans watch training
Over 15,000 fans attended Wales's open training session in Kitakyushu, Japan on Monday ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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Scotland forward Denton forced into retirement by concussion
Scotland forward David Denton has retired from professional rugby at the age of 29 on medical advice after an 11-month battle with concussion.
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Farrell amends tackle technique amid World Rugby clampdown
England captain Owen Farrell has tweaked his tackling technique in training to avoid getting sent off during the Rugby World Cup, defence coach John Mitchell has said.
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Wales bring out baby oil to aid World Cup prep
Wales are utilizing a rather unusual tactic to prepare for the humidity they will face during the Rugby World Cup.
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World Cup selection a headache: Cheika
Michael Cheika has described the Wallabies' lead-up to the Rugby World Cup as "perfect" but that has only muddied the selection waters for their opening Test against Fiji.
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Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas reveals he's living with HIV
Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas has revealed he has been living with HIV "for years" and appealed for support to "break the stigma" around the condition.
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All Blacks back-rower Luke Jacobson ruled out of World Cup
All Blacks loose forward Luke Jacobson has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup due to a delayed onset of concussion and will be replaced by Shannon Frizell, the team said on Friday.
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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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