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Beer's the news: Japan vow to keep taps flowing at Rugby World Cup
Japan's top official has promised that the taps will not run dry at the tournament, which kicks off in Tokyo on September 20 when the host nation's "Brave Blossoms" take on Russia.
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Referees Owens and Barnes selected for fourth World Cup
France is the best-represented country, with four referees included by World Rugby: Jerome Garces, Romain Poite, Pascal Gauzere and Mathieu Raynal.
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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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Bok Rugby World Cup jersey: The tech, design and heritage
As has been the case in the past, the iconic Springbok logo on the jersey will move to the left sleeve of the jersey to accommodate the official Rugby World Cup logo on the left breast.
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Sonny Bill to have knee surgery, World Cup questions loom
The 33-year-old suffered the injury while playing for the Auckland Blues against the Stormers on 30 March and has been scheduled for arthroscopic surgery on Friday.
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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.
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De Allende provides clarity on Stormers future
Damien de Allende has suggested that it is too soon to leave the Cape but hinted that at the end of the year there would be certainty.
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All Blacks skipper Read to quit after World Cup
Read said he wanted to get the announcement out early in the Super Rugby season so he could concentrate on playing for the Crusaders and the All Blacks at the World Cup.
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Erasmus happy with ‘tactical’ approach from SA Super Rugby franchises
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says local franchises have quickly gone into ‘Test’ rugby mode as opposed to last season where there was a lot of running rugby.
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OPINION: Consistency key for Pollard in important World Cup year
Philasande Sixaba says Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard is showing the kind of form that can help the Springboks challenge for a third World Cup title in Japan later this later, but he needs to be consistent.
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'Brutal' derbies beckon as Super Rugby becomes World Cup trial
The 15-team, three-conference southern hemisphere club championship kicks off on Friday when the Waikato Chiefs host the Otago Highlanders.
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Brits happy to support Springboks in any capacity
Veteran hooker Schalk Brits says he is more than happy to support the Springboks in whatever capacity he finds himself in ahead of the World Cup in Japan next year.
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Jake White eyed as Wallabies coach – reports
The South African approached the governing body after Australia won just four of their 13 Tests this year, according to the Sydney Morning Herald
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Faf du Plessis hints at changes to the Proteas
With the World Cup only a few months away, Faf du Plessis says building a balanced team that’s ready for the tournament is still the priority.
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Many challenges for poor travellers Springboks in Europe
The Springboks, who have won five Tests and lost five this season, face England, France, Scotland and Wales on consecutive Saturdays from 3 November.
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All Blacks look to whitewash wounded Wallabies in Japan
New Zealand slipped up last year after beating the Wallabies in the first two Bledisloe Tests. "Our challenge is to win all three," Taylor told reporters before Saturday's clash in Yokohama.
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England need to be fit for World Cup, not November, says Jones
Having arrived saying from day one that his priority was to win the World Cup, Jones was adamant on Thursday that his current travails are mere bumps in the road.
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Rugby World Cup could feature 24 teams by 2023, says Gosper
The sport’s global showpiece has featured 20 teams since the 1999 tournament in Wales and the same number will compete next year in Japan.
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Folau undecided on Wallabies future ahead of World Cup
The dual code international is out of contract at the end of the 2018 season and said he would not rush into a decision on his playing future.
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SA promises record profits, carnival in bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup
The bid committee is on Monday presenting before the World Rugby Council in London and South Africa is up against Ireland and France.
