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Faulty positioning in rugby tackles boosts injury risk - study
World Rugby, the sport’s governing body, says the tackler must be positioned behind or to one side of the ball carrier.
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All Blacks coach satisfied despite close call in Edinburgh
Hansen said there was never any doubt that the hosts would make a game of it, despite the fact that Scotland have failed to record a win over the All Blacks in 112 years.
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New Zealand to kick off World Cup defence v South Africa
Hosts Japan will open Asia’s first Rugby World Cup against a yet to be determined European side in Pool A, with Ireland next on their schedule. Ireland will play Scotland in its first match.
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Wales boss Gatland distances himself from new selection policy
A Welsh Rugby Union rule change means no player with fewer than 60 caps will be selected if they play for a club based outside the country.
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Cheika warns Wallabies against 2019 ‘dream draw’ complacency
Coach Michael Cheika has said they will be “dead in the water” if they go to Japan expecting a smooth ride through the pool phase.
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Bring it on: 2019 Rugby World Cup pools announced
The Springboks have been drawn against the world’s number one team, New Zealand, in the pool stages of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
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[NEWS JUST IN] Springboks face All Blacks in Rugby World Cup group stages
The Springboks will face New Zealand in the group stages of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
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‘Suicidal’ itinerary could tame Lions - former coach Henry
Graham Henry has said the British and Irish Lions’ ‘suicidal’ itinerary could dash their hopes of being competitive during the New Zealand tour.
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SA still in the running to host 2023 Rugby World Cup
Italy withdrew its application last week after failing to guarantee government support for staging the event.
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First on EWN: World Rugby confirms SA could host 2019 World Cup
The 2019 Rugby World Cup could be moved to SA if Japan do not provide assurances by the end of this month.
