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When Lomu took on Ireland and transcended rugby
Jonah Lomu took rugby to new heights with his transcending performance the last time that New Zealand met Ireland in the World Cup.
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Rugby World Cup quarterfinals preview, latest team lists, predictions
The quarterfinals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup will make for excellent viewing as New Zealand look to ward off Ireland, while England go head-to-head with familiar foes Australia.
No fear: Why 'bold' Petaia selection will work for Wallabies
Wallabies' true test arrives as World Cup goes up a level
After four years of frustration, broken only by the odd performance of true quality, the Wallabies are about to resume hostilities with England. Australia have lost their last six against Eddie Jones' side but boast the most recent Cup victory.
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England drop Ford for Australia quarterfinal
England coach Eddie Jones has gone for all out power in making three changes for his side's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Australia in Oita.
England right the wrongs of 2015 with hasty progress to quarterfinals
With their humiliating departure from their home tournament four years ago now firmly in the past, Eddie Jones' side are showing they mean business in Japan.
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England to face All Blacks in 2020 autumn Tests
England will host four Test matches at Twickenham Stadium in autumn 2020, with Australia, New Zealand and Argentina set to make the trip to London for the Quilter Internationals.
Riding the noise -- Inside Japan's 'outrageous' attempt to win the Rugby World Cup
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Biggar, Davies return to start in Wales RWC quarterfinal
Dan Biggar and Jonathan Davies are fit to start for Wales against France in the World Cup quarterfinal on the weekend.
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Frustration, hope and 2027: RWC lessons for U.S. Rugby
Another winless campaign had its setbacks, but there is a template for U.S. rugby success being laid down by Japan.
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Japan police question Uruguay players for alleged club assault
Two Uruguay rugby players have been questioned by police over an alleged nightclub assault.
Ireland's Ringrose replaces Aki to start against All Blacks
Ireland named Garry Ringrose in the midfield to replace the suspended Bundee Aki for their World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.
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England underdone for quarterfinal? Come and watch training
England lock Courtney Lawes has a simple message for anyone who thinks his side might be underdone ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with Australia: Come and watch training.
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Scotland face disrepute charges over legal threat
Scotland has been referred to a disputes committee over their comments about the potential cancellation of their World Cup clash against Japan.
Tonga hooker Ngauamo handed seven-week ban for head kick
Tonga hooker Paula Ngauamo has been banned for seven weeks for kicking an opponent in the head during his team's 31-19 win over the United States.
Hard-line stance on high tackles to stay World Rugby chief
Despite a recent spate of red cards being handed out for high tackles, the chief of World Rugby has said there would be no change to the hard-line adjudication of the rule.
The best 25 players at Rugby World Cup 2019
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The chaos of the ruck: What the heck is actually going on in a rugby pile?
Far from being simply a mad scramble, a rugby ruck has no shortage of technique and regulations around it. Oh, and some dark arts as well, of course...
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Love, rugby and a sport's crucial battle with concussion
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England to face All Blacks in 2020 autumn Tests
England will host four Test matches at Twickenham Stadium in autumn 2020, with Australia, New Zealand and Argentina set to make the trip to London for the Quilter Internationals.
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Biggar, Davies return to start in Wales RWC quarterfinal
Dan Biggar and Jonathan Davies are fit to start for Wales against France in the World Cup quarterfinal on the weekend.
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Toomua hilariously lists all England's weaknesses
Matt Toomua fires a few friendly jabs at his former Leicester teammates before Australia's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against England.
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Schmidt: Ireland need belief vs. New Zealand
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt admits he had some ''tight selection decisions'' to make vs. New Zealand.
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Where England vs. Australia will be won and lost
What is it with the Wallabies' continued halves changes? Why has Eddie Jones dumped George Ford? And who holds the edge up front? Tom Hamilton and Sam Bruce go head-to-head before England and Australia clash in Oita.
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Fake news! Cheika laughs off England selection claims
Michael Cheika laughs off claims that England had based their selection around those they anticipated would play for Australia.
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When Lomu took on Ireland and transcended rugby
Jonah Lomu took rugby to new heights with his transcending performance the last time that New Zealand met Ireland in the World Cup.
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Ireland's Ringrose replaces Aki to start against All Blacks
Ireland named Garry Ringrose in the midfield to replace the suspended Bundee Aki for their World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.
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Herring replaces injured Cronin in Ireland squad
Ireland have called up Ulster's Rob Herring to replace injured hooker Sean Cronin ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal against New Zealand.
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Japan police question Uruguay players for alleged club assault
Two Uruguay rugby players have been questioned by police over an alleged nightclub assault.
Rugby
England drop Ford, Farrell starts against Australia
England coach Eddie Jones has gone for all out power in making three changes for his side's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Australia in Oita.
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Kolbe beefs up Springboks' attack to face Japan
Cheslin Kolbe has recovered from an ankle injury sustained against Italy to be named in South Africa's starting XV for their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against tournament hosts Japan on Sunday.
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