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England in the 'right place' to win Rugby World Cup, says George 15 Sep 2019 - 08:24 am
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Octopuses predict Japan will beat Ireland but not reach knockouts 14 Sep 2019 - 12:40 pm
Ireland's rugby players wave from their bus after the Team Welcome Ceremony for Ireland team ahead of the start of the Rugby World Cup in Chiba, east of Tokyo, Japan September 13, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Joseph names strong squad for Japan's 'must-perform' Springbok test 04 Sep 2019 - 09:39 am
This file photo taken on August 29, 2019 shows Japan's national rugby team head coach Jamie Joseph taking part in a press conference to announce the 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo. AFP / Kazuhiro Nogi
Fearless Japan relish rematch against full-strength Boks 04 Sep 2019 - 08:41 am
Japan's national rugby team head coach Jamie Joseph takes part in a press conference to announce the 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo on August 29, 2019.  / AFP / Kazuhiro NOGI
Gatland takes a punt on Hill in Wales' World Cup squad 02 Sep 2019 - 11:09 pm
Wales' full-back Hallam Amos is tackled by Ireland's centre Bundee Aki (2nd L) during the international Test rugby union match between Wales and Ireland at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales on August 31, 2019. AFP / Geoff Caddick
Kolisi wants to be beacon of hope for new generation of Boks 27 Aug 2019 - 11:47 pm
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi reacts during a press briefing of the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad announcement, at MultiChoice City in Johannesburg, on August 26, 2019. AFP / Christiaan Kotze
White says Wallabies woes can be fixed before Argentina match 22 Jul 2019 - 11:06 pm
Australia's Izack Rodda (L) and South Africa's Lood de Jager (R) fight for the ball during the 2019 Rugby Championship match, South Africa v Australia, at the Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, on July 20, 2019. / AFP / Phill Magakoe
Habana hopeful of inspirational South Africa victory under Kolisi 13 Jun 2019 - 12:06 am
South Africa's Bryan Habana holds the Webb Ellis Cup trophy as he arrives at an event to mark the final 100 days to go for Rugby World Cup 2019 kick off in Japan, in Tokyo, Japan June 12, 2019. Reuters/Issei Kato
World rugby launches global campaign to boost women's game 22 May 2019 - 07:54 pm
A woman stands in honour of Anzac Day during the Super Rugby match between the Canterbury Crusaders of New Zealand and the Sunwolves of Japan in Christchurch on April 21, 2018. AFP/Marty Melville
The different faces of the women's rugby boom 22 May 2019 - 07:54 pm
New Zealand All Blacks fan Brett Plumer nails a national flag to his house in Auckland September 9, 2011 ahead of the Rugby World Cup opening match. Reuters
US chase maiden HK Sevens victory, Tokyo 2020 berth 04 Apr 2019 - 02:43 am
Captains of teams competing in the annual Hong Kong Rugby Sevens pose with the winner's trophy (C) in front of a view of the skyline in Hong Kong on April 3, 2019, during a promotional event ahead of the tournament. AFP / Anthony Wallace
History maker Schmidt to step down after World Cup, Farrell replaces him 26 Nov 2018 - 11:00 pm
In this file photo taken on March 16, 2018 Ireland coach Andy Farrell attends a training session at Twickenham stadium on March 16, 2018 ahead of their Six Nations international rugby union match against England.  AFP / Olly Greenwood
Tuilagi returns for England, Curry out injured 07 Nov 2018 - 01:25 am
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Papalii gets surprise nod for All Blacks tour 15 Oct 2018 - 10:40 pm
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Ioane scores three tries as All Black over-run France 23 Jun 2018 - 01:51 pm
Reiko Ioane of New Zealand runs away from Gael Fickou of France. REUTERS/Ross Setford
Japan boosted by 'boring' rugby win over Georgia 23 Jun 2018 - 11:34 am
Japan's centre Timothy Lafaele (C) is tackled by Georgian players during the rugby union Test match between Japan and Georgia at Toyota Stadium in Toyota on June 23, 2018. / AFP / Martin BUREAU
Italian job: Azzurri beat Japan to tie rugby series 16 Jun 2018 - 10:23 am
Japan's winger Kenki Fukuoka (C) is tackled during the rugby union Test match between Japan and Italy at Noevir Stadium in Kobe on June 16, 2018. / AFP / Martin BUREAU
Sexton seeks to calm Ireland and keep series alive 15 Jun 2018 - 01:37 am
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