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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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All Blacks lock in venues for Irish series
New Zealand will kick off their international season against Ireland at Eden Park on July 2 before meeting the Six Nations runners-up at Dunedin and Wellington in the three-Test series.
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Ireland flanker Leavy retires at 27 due to injury
Ireland and Leinster flanker Dan Leavy announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 27 on Tuesday because of a long-term knee injury.
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Ireland beat Scotland in 6N final weekend
Ireland clinched the Triple Crown with a 26-5 victory over Scotland in Dublin, but failed to seal the overall Six Nations title after France beat England in Paris to win the Grand Slam.
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6N: Ireland ring changes, Scotland bench Russell
Scotland's Blair Kinghorn has replaced regular fly-half Finn Russell as one of two changes for their final game of the Six Nations against title-chasing Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
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6N: Ireland's Ryan ruled out of Scotland clash
Ireland second row James Ryan will miss their final Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday as he goes through return to play protocols after suffering a concussion.
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Ireland keep Six Nations title hopes alive with composure against a defiant England
It took Ireland 70 minutes to finally break England's resolve as the visitors kept their composure and title hopes alive.
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Ireland grab thrilling victory vs. 14-man England
Ireland took full advantage of a red card for England lock Charlie Ewels after less than two minutes of Saturday's Six Nations encounter at Twickenham to claim a bonus-point 32-15 victory.
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England's Ewels shown earliest red in 6N history
England second-row Charlie Ewels was shown a red card after just 84 seconds in their key Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham.
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Curry starts, Sexton returns for England-Ireland
Tom Curry will feature at open-side flanker for England while Ireland captain Johnny Sexton returns for this weekend's huge Six Nations clash.
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Ireland's Sexton to retire after 2023 World Cup
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will retire after next year's World Cup and said he wants "to go out at the top" after signing one last contract on Tuesday to lead his country to the global showpiece in France.
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6N: Ireland put nine tries past 13-man Italy
Ireland kept the pressure on unbeaten Six Nations leaders France with a 57-6 thrashing of Italy on Sunday.
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Sexton named on Ireland bench vs. Italy
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been named on the bench for their Six Nation's clash against Italy at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, while fullback Michael Lowry is set to earn his first international cap.
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Resilient Reds find a way to sink Waratahs in sodden Sydney
The Reds lost Taniela Tupou before kick-off, Tate McDermott before halftime, had little ball nor territory, but still found a way to scrounge what may prove to be a crucial victory on the road in Sydney.
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Ireland captain Sexton set for return vs. Italy
Ireland have received a boost ahead of Sunday's Six Nations match at home to Italy with captain Johnny Sexton set to return.
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Rugby Real or Not: Beale's return makes him fullback frontrunner
With Super Rugby Pacific underway, and the Six Nations set to resume after a week off, there is plenty happening across the rugby world. Our writers break down some of the big stories in the first edition of Rugby Real or Not.
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Rugby Real or Not: Australian rugby doesn't value locks enough
Izack Rodda's contract extension was good news for Australian rugby, but the question must still be asked whether the country puts enough importance on the lock position. Meanwhile, is this the year the Waratahs come unstuck in Super W?
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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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France hold off Ireland in Six Nations thriller
France underlined their status as Six Nations favourites but had to hold on for a 30-24 win over Ireland at the Stade de France on Saturday
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Ireland captain Sexton to miss key France clash
Ireland will be without captain Johnny Sexton when they face France in Paris on Saturday after the fly-half sustained an hamstring strain in training on Wednesday.
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Ireland ease past Wales in Six Nations opener
Ireland eased past reigning champions Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the Six Nations championship in Dublin on Saturday.
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Wales try Adams experiment vs. Ireland
Injury-hit defending champions Wales have handed wing Josh Adams his first international start at outside centre for their Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
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Joe Schmidt to join All Blacks as selector in 2022
Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will replace Grant Fox as New Zealand's independent selector after the July series against Ireland, the All Blacks said on Tuesday.
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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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