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Jones warns of World Cup chaos after 'ridiculous' Barrett red card
Barrett was sent off for a shoulder charge to the head of Australia captain Michael Hooper during New Zealand’s 47-26 loss to the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.
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Wounded All Black Coles eyes Bledisloe redemption
Dane Coles was part of a forward pack that has worn much of the blame for the reigning world champions' 47-26 humiliation by an unfancied Australian outfit.
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Championship winning Springboks getting closer in quest for consistency
The side has displayed a marked improvement in the last year under coach Rassie Erasmus, a far cry from the horrors of 2016 and 2017, when they racked up records for all the wrong reasons.
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Kiwis worry All Blacks 'fear factor largely gone'
Not only were the reigning World champions humiliated by the 47-26 scoreline, but their record loss to Australia also ended a 10-year reign as the top-ranked side in the world, a decade in which they won the World Cup twice.
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Wallabies stun All Blacks in Rugby Championship upset
The Wallabies stunned the All Blacks 47-26 in their Rugby Championship match on Saturday.
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Wallabies face ultimate pre-World Cup test against All Blacks
Such is the rivalry between the trans-Tasman neighbours that New Zealand coach Steve Hansen sees retaining the trophy as second only to defending their world title in his priorities for 2019.
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Title-seeking Springboks change front row for Pumas
South Africa have changed their entire front row as they seek a bonus-point win in Argentina Saturday that would clinch their first Rugby Championship title.
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Fauletau out of Rugby World Cup with broken collar bone
Faletau, 29, has 76 caps and his powerful running and destructive and consistent defence have made him an integral part of the Welsh pack since making his debut in 2011.
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Dropped Sonny Bill says no 'pressure' to reach World Cup
Williams is one of five centres vying for four spots in New Zealand's World Cup squad, along with Ngani Laumape, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jack Goodhue and Ryan Crotty, who is recovering from a broken thumb.
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Wallabies out to seize chances against dangerous Pumas
The Wallabies won just four of 13 games last year - their worst campaign in decades - and after a 35-17 loss in the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg last weekend the pressure is on again.
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Lealiifano, O'Connor return for Wallabies, Pumas change five
Australia coach Michael Cheika said the reshuffle was about giving as many players as possible a chance to impress ahead of the World Cup in Japan later this year.
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Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over Rugby Championship
The All Blacks, as ever, are favourites to claim a fourth successive title but with the tournament reduced to three rounds due to the global showpiece in Japan, the winner could easily spring from any of the four nations.
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Aussie Tupou 'ready' for Springboks despite Johannesburg phone snatch
In a footage released by Rugby Australia, 23-year-old Tupou, who weighs 135 kg, had two patch dressings on his right forearm following the incident.
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Omens point to New Zealand winning World Cup: Hansen
Celebrated All Blacks mentor Steve Hansen believes New Zealand's loss to England in the group stages of the Cricket World Cup will be to their advantage in Sunday's final.
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All Blacks reveal World Cup jersey
The jersey pays homage to both Maori and Japanese cultures and yes it is black.
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Crusaders lose injured Crotty, Barrett for Super Rugby final
The Crusaders said veteran centre Crotty suffered a broken thumb in an intense semi-final against Wellington Hurricanes, while fellow All Black Barrett broke his index finger.
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Injury curse continues to beset Whiteley
The 31-year-old, who has been beset with injuries since he was named South Africa captain two years ago, suffered the injury during a match against the Chiefs in April and he said it is taking longer than expected to heal.
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Jaguares coach hits back at Super Rugby axing calls
Quesada told Friday's Sydney Morning Herald it was wrong to suggest the Jaguares' introduction to Super Rugby was part of a deliberate plan to strengthen the national side.
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Pocock's Brumbies career over, focused on being fit for World Cup
Wallabies flanker David Pocock has confirmed that he has played his last match for Super Rugby side the Brumbies and will be focusing entirely on getting fit for the Rugby World Cup for the remainder of the season.
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'They're the national team' - Jaguares face call to get boot from Super Rugby
Wallabies great Phil Kearns has called for the Jaguares to be kicked out of Super Rugby, claiming they have an unfair advantage as their line-up is so similar to Argentina's national team.
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Grounded wings, soft Sharks: five talking points in Super Rugby
Coastal Sharks will lack two injured Springbok front rowers, prop Tendai "The Beast" Mtawarira and hooker Akker van der Merwe, against the Lions as they seek to improve a dismal home record.
