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After a tight season that came right down to the wire, we're finally at the pointy end of the year, with every side playing for a spot in the semifinals. Here are the playoff team lists.
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Bastareaud left out of France World Cup squad
Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud, who was France's vice-captain during the 2019 Six Nations, has been surprisingly left out of the country's squad for the World Cup in Japan.
Rugby
Craig Dowd's All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad
With the Super Rugby regular season in the books, Craig Dowd has named his All Blacks squad for the Rugby World Cup. The brilliant form of some rising youngsters was good enough to earn a ticket, but the story isn't so rosy for one injury-riddled veteran.
Rugby
Christian Leali'ifano confirms Brumbies exit
Cancer survivor Christian Leali'ifano says he will never forget his close bond with the Brumbies after announcing a deal with Japanese club rugby for next season.
Rugby
Seattle Seawolves defend Major League Rugby title
Seattle Seawolves made it back-to-back Major League Rugby titles on Sunday as they defeated San Diego Legion 26-23 at Torero Stadium at the University of San Diego.
Rugby
Super Rugby R18 review: Rebels, Tahs expose Australia's soft underbelly
The Waratahs can have some excuse for a limp final-round showing in Invercargill but the Rebels' thumping at the hands of the Chiefs is reflective of a wider concern for Australian rugby.
Super Rugby
Bulls grab playoff spot as Lions go out
The Bulls overcame an early scare to overwhelm their neighbours the Lions at Loftus Versfeld and take the last Super Rugby playoff place.
Rugby
London Irish sponsor quits over Jackson signing
One of London Irish's sponsors has decided to cancel its deal due to the club signing former Ireland international Paddy Jackson.
Rugby World Cup
Israel Folau, Rugby Australia ordered to sit down by Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission has ordered Israel Folau and Rugby Australia sit down face-to-face, in a last ditch bid to resolve their fight over the star player's $5 million contract.
Rugby
Brumbies re-sign Wallabies star Tevita Kuridrani
Brumbies flyer Tevita Kuridrani has re-signed for another Super Rugby season as Australia's form outside centre eyes a Wallabies recall ahead of the World Cup.
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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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