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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.
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Folau to fight on after missing sacking appeal deadline
Israel Folau was on Friday given 72 hours to appeal, which would have triggered another hearing with a new panel, but he has opted against that course of action.
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Wallabies star Israel Folau sacked by tribunal over anti-gay comments
Wallabies star Israel Folau sacked by tribunal over anti-gay comments.
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SA refs Peyper and Jonker to officiate at Rugby World Cup
World Rugby has revealed a 21-man match official roster for the 2019 Rugby World Cup to hosted by Japan in September.
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Folau 'hurt' Waratahs: teammate Foley
The deeply religious star fullback is fighting to save his career over anti-gay social media posts last week, with an upcoming code of conduct tribunal to determine his fate after Rugby Australia decided to sack him.
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Folau fights Rugby Australia sacking over anti-gay comments
Rugby Australia responded last week by announcing its intention to terminate Folau's multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract to play for the Wallabies and Super Rugby's NSW Waratahs.
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Crotty to leave All Blacks for Japan after World Cup
Crotty, who will turn 31 during the tournament, said that after 11 years with the Canterbury Crusaders Super Rugby club it was time for a change.
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Sunwolves cull a blow to Asian rugby before World Cup
The axe will fall on the Tokyo-based franchise after next season following a chastening first three years in the southern hemisphere's elite competition.
