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Ref stood down for RWC semis after fans photo
Jaco Peyper will not referee either Rugby World Cup semifinal after he was photographed with Welsh fans after he sent off France second-row Sébastien Vahaamahina in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.
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RWC Spygate: England spot camera at training
England coach Eddie Jones said his team were spied on at training Tuesday ahead of their Rugby World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.
Rugby World Cup semifinals preview, latest team lists, predictions
The Rugby World Cup semifinals pitch New Zealand against England, and Wales look to hurdle South Africa on the way to the final.
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Rugby Australia must shoulder share of blame for Wallabies Cup failure
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is on the way out, but the post-mortem following Australia's Rugby World Cup exit simply can't stop there, writes Sam Bruce.
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Springboks rock Japan out of their Rugby World Cup dream
The hosts have brought something new to rugby's top table, and the sport needs to ensure that their next opportunity is not another four years away.
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Five moments that defined Wales' narrow win over France
From France's fast start to that red card to Ross Moriarty's moment of redemption, this quarterfinal was a roller coaster.
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Gatland proud of Wales' 'never give up' attitude
Warren Gatland credits the Wales players for their dramatic World Cup quarterfinal win over France.
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Spine-tingling All Blacks raise the bar far too high for Ireland (and everyone else?)
The Irish were supposed to be kryptonite to this New Zealand team. Instead, they had no answer to a squad of regenerated rugby superheroes.
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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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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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Bok exodus continues with Pollard to France
South African Super Rugby side the Bulls have confirmed the departure of Springboks flyhalf Handre Pollard for French Top 14 side Montpellier, but will welcome back the experienced Morne Steyn.
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Du Plessis eager to atone for past disappointment
The disappointment of last year's Top 14 final drives Bismarck du Plessis to make right what he sees as a big regret in his career.
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Goosen faces lengthy spell on the sidelines
The former Springboks flyhalf fractured his right ankle and will be out for a minimum of 12 weeks just months after his controversial return to French rugby at Montpellier.
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Bastareaud handed five-week ban for elbow hit
France international Mathieu Bastareaud has been banned for five weeks after striking an opponent while he lay on the ground.
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Russell, Zebo and who else to watch in Top 14
With plenty of new arrivals and lots of young talent looking to shine in the Top 14 this season, James Harrington casts his eye on the top 10 players to watch this campaign...
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Ashton learnt of England recall via WhatsApp
Chris Ashton has revealed that he only found out about his call-up to Eddie Jones' latest England training squad after being added to the team's WhatsApp group.
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O'Connell joins Stade Francais coaching staff
Former British & Irish Lions and Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been appointed forwards coach at Top 14 outfit Stade Francais.
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Savea to join Toulon after Super Rugby season
Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea will leave the Hurricanes at the end of the Super Rugby season to join French Top 14 side Toulon.
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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more
Leinster and Saracens fans were smiling this weekend as domestic honours were secured, while Castres set up a mouthwatering Top 14 final in Paris next weekend.
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Weekend predictions: Prem, PRO14, Top 14
James Harrington runs the rule over the Aviva Premiership and PRO14 finals, plus the Top 14 semifinals, to predict which player will shine brightest, who will have an afternoon to forget and a whole lot more.
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Carter, Lambie out of Racing's Top 14 semifinal
Dan Carter and Pat Lambie have been ruled out of Racing 92's French Top 14 semifinal clash with Castres at this weekend.
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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more
Plenty was sorted out over an enthralling few days but who shone, who had a weekend to forget and what will fans be talking about ahead of a busy period of domestic action?
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Weekend predictions: Prem, PRO14, Top 14
Following eight months of intense competition four teams are left battling for silverware in the Aviva Premiership and PRO14, while Castres, Lyon, Toulon and Toulouse target a place in the Top 14 semifinals.
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Weekend review: Player of the weekend, flop & more
Following a sun-drenched Saturday of action we now know the make-up of the playoff picture in France and the PRO14 and Aviva Premiership semifinal lineups.
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Weekend predictions: Prem, PRO14, Top 14
The Aviva Premiership, PRO14 and French Top 14 are drawing to a close and with playoff and Champions Cup places up for grabs there is still plenty to play for across Europe's top rugby leagues.
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