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Aussie women's sevens reach Spain semis, set record win streak

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Who should coach my favourite All Blacks team?

Thanks to Mungo69 who asked this question about my favourites team: “Great side, who do you think would be strong enough to coach a team that is chock full of personalities?”

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Who should coach my favourite All Blacks team?

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Who will be kings of Europe? Every team's strengths, weaknesses and key players for the 2022 Six Nations

With the Six Nations now just weeks away, it’s time to unpack all five teams’ chances of taking the crown in 2022, while acknowledging that Italy are also going to be there.

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Who will be kings of Europe? Every team's strengths, weaknesses and key players for the 2022 Six Nations

hogie

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Preseason excitement coming from the Force and the Rebels

Every Super Rugby preseason I get excited by the potential of the Australian Super Rugby teams, which unfortunately has more often than not found me crashing back to reality by the Kiwis.

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Preseason excitement coming from the Force and the Rebels

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Joe Marler's hilarious reaction to being sent to the bin for obvious dog act

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Joe Marler's hilarious reaction to being sent to the bin for obvious dog act

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WATCH: Quade Cooper drops jaws in Japan with moment of utter magic

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WATCH: Quade Cooper drops jaws in Japan with moment of utter magic

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Rugby ref jokes about needing an HIA after being 'sandwiched' in a tackle

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WATCH: All Blacks halfback's perfect box kick successfully freaks out mid-interview Sam Whitelock

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Jones has fresh injury worry over Farrell

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The Roar Rugby Project Part 8: There is no game without a referee

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The power of positive thought: The top two inches – Part 2

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Farrell in race to prove England fitness

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Japanese winger enters the hall of shame with this glorious showboating fail

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Super Rugby Radar: Only way is up as Hooper and Coleman have Tahs fans frothing

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Rhys Bosley

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Lolesio and O'Connor must grow their games at 10 in 2022

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Francisco Roldan

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How are Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua shaping up for their Super debut?

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Why Super Rugby is broken and how Australia must shift the focus to save domestic game

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England rugby at the crossroads: Which way will Eddie Jones turn (Part 1)?

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Without Billy V or Nathan Hughes it is prob the best they have, unless they take a punt on Barbeary…

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Nicholas Bishop

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England rugby at the crossroads: Which way will Eddie Jones turn (Part 1)?

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Without Billy V or Nathan Hughes it is prob the best they have, unless they take a punt on Barbeary…

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Tony Harper

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Tony Harper

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Rugby World: Barrett still suffering EIGHT WEEKS after head knock, McMahon's stunning impact, Rassie back at work

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett says he is still suffering concussion symptoms eight weeks after he copped a head knock in the All Blacks loss to Ireland, while Sean McMahon has continued his blistering start in Japan. Welcome to Rugby World.

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Rugby World: Barrett still suffering EIGHT WEEKS after head knock, McMahon's stunning impact, Rassie back at work

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Harry Jones

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Harry Jones

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Six of the best: Woodward's wonders, formidable France - every nation's greatest year in the 6N

The 23rd iteration of the Six Nations rugby tournament is just around the corner. In preparation, we take a look at the best version of each team.

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Six of the best: Woodward's wonders, formidable France - every nation's greatest year in the 6N

Harry Jones

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Six of the best: Woodward's wonders, formidable France - every nation's greatest year in the 6N

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'He's a w---er': Sonny Bill Williams vs. Barry Hall fight locked in, leaving Gallen in the cold

Former rugby superstar Sonny Bill Williams has finally granted frustrated Barry Hall’s wish and will fight the ex-AFL player in Sydney on March 23.

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'He's a w---er': Sonny Bill Williams vs. Barry Hall fight locked in, leaving Gallen in the cold

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'He's a w---er': Sonny Bill Williams vs. Barry Hall fight locked in, leaving Gallen in the cold

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Tony Harper

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Tony Harper

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How Six Nations will shape Eddie's Down Under tour plans, and France ready to unleash 'perfect storm' of talent

How England, and Eddie Jones, approach this year’s huge three-Test rugby tour Down Under will be shaped by their performances in the Six Nations tournament next month, says former Wallabies player Morgan Turinui.

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How Six Nations will shape Eddie's Down Under tour plans, and France ready to unleash 'perfect storm' of talent

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How Six Nations will shape Eddie's Down Under tour plans, and France ready to unleash 'perfect storm' of talent

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Nicholas Bishop

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Nicholas Bishop

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Why beating the All Blacks has to be top Wallaby priority in 2022

Will winning the Ashes ever take second place for an Australian player or supporter?

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Why beating the All Blacks has to be top Wallaby priority in 2022

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Why beating the All Blacks has to be top Wallaby priority in 2022

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Tony Harper

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Tony Harper

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Rugby World: Folau must 'show values' over 18 months, Coleman's plan to reignite Tahs, SBW's Bok shock

Israel Folau’s electric return to professional rugby after more than 1000 days was promising but he still has work to do to convince Toutai Kefu he’s worthy of a 2023 World Cup place.

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Rugby World: Folau must 'show values' over 18 months, Coleman's plan to reignite Tahs, SBW's Bok shock

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Why Super Rugby is broken and how Australia must shift the focus to save domestic game

Rugby Australia are living well beyond their means. RA lost $27.1 million in 2020 and $9.5 million in 2019. We have to go back to 2018 to see a modest $5.2 million profit. They have debt plus interest of about $65 million due by 2025. The mooted private equity deal promises a temporary reprieve at […]

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Harry Jones

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'Wild and kicking arse': What Boks fans want from rejuvenated Rassie - South Africa’s brilliant rugby rascal

Rassie Erasmus bores easily. He has a fertile mind. Innovative is an understatement. Disruptive, vulgar, irreverent, sometimes petty, even childish, but also obsessively interested in understanding people, rugby and winning at an elite level of sport.

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Who will be kings of Europe? Every team's strengths, weaknesses and key players for the 2022 Six Nations

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Why Eddie Jones is backing England's youth to step up in the Six Nations

England rugby coach Eddie Jones says the six new caps he has called up all have a legitimate shot at playing in the Six Nations.

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Blues confirm plans for RTS ahead of his first Super Rugby season

Blues coach Leon MacDonald has confirmed former NRL star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will play at second-five, or inside centre, for the Auckland side this season.

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Foolish fullback kills his team with the worst quick lineout ever!

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Foolish fullback kills his team with the worst quick lineout ever!

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The softest red card send off you'll ever see

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The softest red card send off you'll ever see

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Junior prodigy pulls off outrageous solo chip 'n chase try

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Halfback hilariously starts swinging at the biggest bloke on the field

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136kg v 60kg 'run it straight' challenge ends even worse than you'd think

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136kg v 60kg 'run it straight' challenge ends even worse than you'd think

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Outrageous conversion magically bends both ways in mid air!

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