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Springboks' Jantjies arrested at airport after 'incident'

South Africa flyhalf Elton Jantjies was arrested for "malicious damage to property" after an incident on an Emirates airlines flight from Dubai to Johannesburg on Sunday, police said.

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World Rugby unveil 'legacy' priorities to ramp up profile of the women's game over a decade

World Rugby this week unveiled the host countries for the next decade of World Cups, and with the reveal, they announced their 10-year "legacy" plan to ramp up the women's game and increase the profile of the sport around the world.

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Why rugby is making a big bet on bringing the World Cup to the United States

The Rugby World Cup is coming to the United States as the sport makes its biggest attempt yet at cracking its "north star."

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U.S. 2031 RWC hosts consider expansion

Sources: U.S. target $1bn in ticket revenue from RWC

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Michael Cheika to coach Argentina? It certainly won't be dull

International rugby is a far more interesting place with Michael Cheika in it, no matter whether you love or love to hate the volatile Australian. If he is to coach Argentina through to the World Cup, it certainly won't be a dull ride.

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Sources: Cheika set to be named Pumas coach

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is poised to coach at a third straight Rugby World Cup, with the Australian set to be unveiled as Argentina boss by the end of the week.

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SANZAAR Unions committed through 2025 as Nations Championship plan re-emerges

South Africa have committed to SANZAAR through 2025 despite talk of a move to join the Six Nations, as reports of a fresh plan to set up a Nations Championship appear to have increased backing across the globe.

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Boks to host Wales, All Blacks and Pumas in 2022

South Africa will host Wales for the first time since 2014 when the teams clash in three Tests, before two home fixtures against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.

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England to host All Blacks, South Africa in 2022

England will host the All Blacks at Twickenham in November 2022 as part of a four-Test programme which includes world champions South Africa.

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Re-ranking world rugby's top 10 two years out from the World Cup

The halfway point between Rugby World Cups has been reached, with the countdown now on to France 2023. After a fascinating few weeks of cross-hemisphere play, where does the pecking order sit for the game's elite nations?

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Ireland rout Argentina to cap successful autumn

Ireland followed up last week's triumph over New Zealand with 53-7 thrashing of Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

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All you need to know for the weekend's rugby Tests

The November Test window draws to a close this weekend, the action headlined by the rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and England.

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Argentina dominate Italy in comprehensive 37-16 win

Argentina outscored Italy by five tries to one as they returned to winning ways, after seven successive losses, with a 37-16 win at the Stadio Communale Monigo on Saturday.

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All you need to know for the weekend's rugby Tests

After an enthralling opening weekend of the November Test window, the action goes up a gear with huge clashes in London, Dublin and Edinburgh. Read up on all you need to know here.

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Debutant lock Flament helps France past Argentina

France claimed a 29-20 victory over a battling Argentina in a typically intense clash in the Stade de France on Saturday.

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All you need to know for the weekend's rugby Tests

The November Test window officially begins this weekend, the opening round of matches highlighted by the Springboks' trip to Cardiff and Scotland's Murrayfield clash with the Wallabies. Read up on all you need to know here.

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What's new for rugby's top 10 nations this November series?

After two years apart, the elite rugby nations of the northern and southern hemispheres will reunite throughout November, providing a valuable marker two years out from the next global showpiece. Here's what you need to know.

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Wallabies put UK on notice, but let old habits creep back in

Winning their fourth straight Rugby Championship match for the first time in their history, the Wallabies have put their end-of-year Tour opponents on notice, but sloppy periods showed there's still plenty for this developing pack to learn.

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Kellaway stars as Wallabies beat Argentina

An Andrew Kellaway hat-trick has him within reach of Wallabies history after a 32-17 defeat of Argentina gave them four-straight Rugby Championship Test wins for the first time.

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Wallabies depth on display as they look to make statement

After close to two months, the Rugby Championship is coming to a close on the Gold Coast. While displaying their growing depth, the Wallabies must make a statement against the Pumas.

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Pumas players stuck at border after Byron Bay trip

The Rugby Championship clash between Australia and Argentina has been thrown into uncertainty with six Pumas players stuck at the Queensland border after they attended a health retreat in Byron Bay in northern NSW.

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SANZAAR, RA apologise for Pumas photo 'error'

SANZAAR and Rugby Australia have apologised to Argentina for an "error" that led to a photo of the Rugby Championship captains, minus Pumas skipper Julian Montoya, being taken in Townsville last week.

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Pumas coach Ledesma slams 'disrespectful' photo

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has launched a scathing attack on his Rugby Championship colleagues, slamming a photo opportunity in Townsville that was without Pumas representation.

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Kerevi powers Wallabies' winning streak

Australia have notched three-straight wins for the first time since 2017, beating a plucky Argentina 27-8 as James O'Connor made a successful Test return in Townsville.

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Remembering Townsville 1983: Los Pumas famous match against Queensland Country

Players, officials and spectators remember the one and only time Argentina played in the city, and how Hugo Porta stole the show

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Do the Wallabies have a secret weapon, and can they make winning a habit?

The Wallabies have their fans dreaming again after two historic victories over the Springboks, but they must do it again against the Pumas through consistency, composure and their new secret weapon, Brittany Mitchell writes.

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