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Rugby
May 7, 2016

Western Force whip Sunwolves

The Sunwolves came crashing back to earth two weeks after their first Super Rugby victory with a 40-22 loss to Australia's Western Force on Saturday.
Rugby
Apr 5, 2016

Pocock receives three-week suspension over neck grab

Australia loose-forward David Pocock has been suspended for three weeks after pleading guilty to a charge of playing an opponent without the ball in the ACT Brumbies' 48-23 Super Rugby loss to the Waikato Chiefs on Saturday.
Rugby
Nov 12, 2015

Jones takes reins at Stormers, says he's not held talks with England

Eddie Jones has had no contact over the England coaching job nor would welcome any having been unveiled as the new coach of South African Super Rugby side the Stormers on Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 29, 2015

Meyer wants to stay on as Springboks coach

Heyneke Meyer concedes he has made a lot of mistakes as South Africa coach, but wants to put a disappointing Rugby World Cup campaign behind them and be given the opportunity to take the Springboks to the next level.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 25, 2015

The Japanese people must face up to new realities

It is time for Japan to reconsider the old question of national identity, Nihonjinron, and to broaden the Japanese umbrella to cover those who are not racially or ethnically Japanese.
Rugby
Sep 15, 2015

Brave Blossoms' Ives healthy, ready for RWC

Japan lock Justin Ives has declared himself fit for the Brave Blossoms' Rugby World Cup opener against South Africa on Saturday.
Rugby
Sep 5, 2015

Cheika declares Australia's World Cup starting lineup set

Michael Cheika has declared his starting 15 for Australia's World Cup bid nailed down but the Wallabies coach is likely to keep everyone guessing until days before their tournament opener against Fiji.

Longform

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