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Rights to Rugby World Cup matches 'not commercially viable' for SABC
The public broadcaster's leadership was addressing Parliament's communications committee on Tuesday on the steps being taken to fix it.
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Kolisi lifting World Cup would be 'hugely symbolic' - Solomons
If the 28-year-old backrow forward, the first black player to captain South Africa at a World Cup, were to lift the Webb Ellis Cup on 2 November, it would become one of the most iconic images in World Cup history.
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De Klerk not expecting bad hair day in All Blacks showdown
After two weeks of training in high humidity and temperatures, the Springboks have been left ripped and ready, although de Klerk deflected the idea his blonde, surfer-dude locks were a distraction in those conditions.
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Making the call: Referee signals to know for RWC 2019
A selection of important referee match signals to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan from 20 September to 2 November.
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Boks expect the unexpected from 'evolving' All Blacks
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot said Tuesday that the Springboks expect the All Blacks to come out firing in the Pool B clash in Yokohama after the southern hemisphere titans battled to a 16-16 draw over the summer during the Rugby Championship.
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Scrum, try, forward pass: Basic rules to know about rugby
Ahead of the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, these are the basic rules of the game you need to know.
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Legend of William Web Ellis & the World Cup: The history of rugby
A brief history of rugby union ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup to be held in Japan from 20 September to 2 November.
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Aerial battle key to France clash, says Pumas' Sanchez
Argentina's fly-half says the aerial battle will be a key factor in their crunch Pool C encounter with France, hoping that his experience in French rugby will give him an edge.
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SABC: No return on investment in broadcasting RWC games
The SABC said it has resolved not to air any games from this year's Rugby World Cup as the broadcasting rights fees would not be commercially viable.
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SABC blackout for Rugby World Cup fans
The SABC announced on Monday it could not afford broadcasting rights for the 2019 Rugby World Cup taking place in Japan.
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SABC will not be broadcasting Rugby World Cup matches - report
The tournament is set to get under way on Friday when host nation Japan faces Russia.
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Red card rush? World Cup refs to crack down on high tackles
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 showpiece.
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Boks call on ref Garces for equal treatment against All Blacks
Assistant South Africa coach Mzwandile Stick said that with the gap between the All Blacks and their potential rivals for the Webb Ellis Cup closing, match officials to be consistent in how they applied the laws to all teams.
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Bok loss won't be 'end of the world' for All Blacks - Hansen
Every team that has won the World Cup has been unbeaten and Saturday's Pool B clash between New Zealand and South Africa in Yokohama promises to be one of the games of the tournament.
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Done with experiments, Wales eying hot start - Gatland
Wales did not fully express themselves in their pre-World Cup matches and are looking for a strong start in their bid to win the Webb Ellis trophy for the first time, coach Warren Gatland said on Sunday.
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All Blacks scotch Sonny Bill injury rumours
Social media in New Zealand has been abuzz with reports that Williams was heading home, which would have been the second injury blow for the defending champions after losing flanker Luke Jacobson.
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England in the 'right place' to win Rugby World Cup, says George
The English have waited four years to banish the nightmare of the last World Cup, and George believes they could go all the way in Japan after being meticulously prepared by Eddie Jones for what looks like being a wide-open tournament.
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England 'spurred' by 2015 World Cup flop, says Farrell
England captain Owen Farrell said Saturday that memories of the team's horror World Cup four years ago will be a driving force as they seek redemption in Japan.
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Wallabies coach Cheika reveals threats over Folau stance
The deeply Christian player was sacked by Rugby Australia in May for posting on Instagram that 'hell awaits' gay people and others he considers sinners.
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Octopuses predict Japan will beat Ireland but not reach knockouts
Despite predicting a surprise win over world number one Ireland, the two octopuses anticipate Japan will lose their remaining three matches to Russia, Samoa and Scotland.
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'Gutted' All Black Jacobson out of World Cup with concussion
The defending champions, who are chasing a third straight trophy in Japan, called up rookie Shannon Frizell to replace Jacobson in the loose forwards.
