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FILE: Referee Alain Rolland of Ireland gives a red card to Wales' flanker Sam Warburton (not pictured) during the 2011 Rugby World Cup semi-final match Wales vs France at the Eden Park in Auckland on 15 October 2011. Picture: AFP

Alain rolland

Red card rush? World Cup refs to crack down on high tackles

By AFP

World Cup referees' boss Alain Rolland said he was aware of fears that an excessive clampdown could 'potentially have a negative impact' on rugby's global...

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    Alain Rolland is the referee when the Springboks play Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

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  • Hurricanes and All Blacks back Cory Jane training in Cape Town on 23 February 2012. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Australia and All Blacks target progress

    New Zealand and Australia are targeting big advances after an error-strewn Rugby Championship opening.

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