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Sport (New Zealand)
Canterbury bracing for supersized challenge against Akira Ioane and Auckland
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1 NEWS Alama Ieremia said everyone told him to not take the job except for one friend who gave him nothing but support. It is the kind of thing often …
World Rugby
City maximises use of Cape Town Stadium
capetownetc.com - Ishani Chetty
In order to unlock the commercial potential of the iconic Cape Town Stadium, a Joint Venture (JV) Company has been selected to secure a naming …
New Zealand Rugby
Respect still a core part of rugby - Nigel Owens
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British & Irish Lions and England forward Maro Itoje had mocked the celebrations of Glasgow players during a game against his club side Saracens, …
Super Rugby
Tonga Test teaches SANZAAR a lesson
theroar.com.au - Adam Julian
SANZAAR, was anybody within your organisation watching the rugby league Test in Auckland on Saturday?The sea of red, the stirring singing, a …
Rugby World Cup
Japan: Beyond Tokyo
nzherald.co.nz - Eleanor Barker
With the Rugby World Cup nearing, Eleanor Barker explores Yokohama and its sister-city, hidden gem Atsugi. Yokohama The view of the Minato Mirai …
New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor adjusting to life calling a few shots for Dane Coles
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All Blacks TV Once Dane Coles' pupil, All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor has now taken on the role of teaching the old dog new tricks. It's a stretch to …
Jonathan Van Ness
Wilco Froneman, Jonathan Van Ness’s Boyfriend: Five Fast Facts You Need to Know
heavy.com - Abbie Simons
This year has been a whirlwind for the five men that comprise Netflix’s Queer Eye cast; when the show aired in February they went from relative …
World Rugby
Tony Ward: Danny Cipriani dismissal highlights the massive problem rugby has been presented with
independent.ie - Tony Ward
Brian O'Driscoll hit the nail on the head in his post-match analysis when he suggested the game is at a pivotal point in its development. And like …
Super Rugby
The NRC has shown us how to improve the Wallabies. Will we listen?
theroar.com.au - Brett McKay
An interesting narrative emerged through the commentary across both National Rugby Championship semi-finals on the weekend, even if the conversation …
National Geographic
Kangaroos
Eastern Gray Kangaroo
National Geographic
AnimalsPhoto Ark? About the Eastern Gray Kangaroo Eastern gray kangaroos roam the forests of Australia and Tasmania and prefer to live among the trees, though they do take to open grasslands for grazing.
World Rugby
Perry Baker earns consecutive World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year nomination
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DUBLIN, IRE - World Rugby has revealed the shortlists for the Men's and Women's Sevens Players of the Year 2018 awards in association with HSBC, …
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England’s domestic rugby union season to extend deep into summer
The Guardian - Robert Kitson
The much-debated changes to England’s traditional domestic rugby calendar will be announced on Tuesday at Twickenham. Rather than lasting from early September to late May the Premiership season will extend
New Zealand Rugby
Demant living the dream in Black Ferns
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“It’s a tough position to play and I know she’s learned a lot from that experience. By and large, we were really happy with her. We are also aware …
Sport (South Africa)
Bleep! Springboks on full blast in scorching Stellenbosch sun
iol.co.za - Ashfak Mohamed
It was one of the hottest days in Cape Town on Monday, with the temperature forecasted to rise to 36 degrees.Stellenbosch was set to reach 37 …
Rugby World Cup
The Yakuza link: Australian footy stars touring Japan in the Rugby World Cup will be forced to cover up their tattoos to
dailymail.co.uk - Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia
Australian Wallabies stars, including Israel Folau and Kurtley Beale, will be forced to cover up at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. With more than 400,000 …
New Zealand Rugby
Celtic club mates key components of South Canterbury Heartland campaign
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Big South Canterbury prop Garret Casey wasn't expecting the call for representative rugby this season, let alone to be playing in the Heartland …
West Indies
England isolated as international rugby league surges in the southern hemisphere?
theroar.com.au - Steve Mascord
The NRL and the Asia Pacific Rugby League Federation deserve enormous credit for the recent international activity – and for the plans reportedly …
Scottish Rugby
Edinburgh Rugby: Permission granted for new stadium next to Murrayfield
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Edinburgh's plans to build a 'mini Murrayfield' next to Scotland's national stadium have been given the green light by the city council. It is hoped the new 7,800-seater facility will be ready for Richard
South Africa Springboks
Who’s The “Rich Bloke” That Saved Jake White’s Job Before The 2007 World Cup?
2oceansvibe.com - Kiernan
Whilst 2007’s Rugby World Cup win will never match the sheer joy of the 1995 win, Jake White can rest easy in the knowledge that he will forever be a …
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Rugby union: talking points from the European Champions Cup
The Guardian - Ian Malin
Pool 1: Toulouse threaten to bruise After the eight-try drubbing of Wasps last weekend nobody was betting against Leinster repeating their Champions Cup triumph. But Pool 1 was thrown wide open on Sunday
Team USA
Cinderella Run Strikes Midnight As U.S. Falls In Women’s Rugby Sevens Title Match
teamusa.org - Karen Price
Members of the U.S. women's rugby sevens team talk in a huddle at the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series on Oct. 21, 2018 in Glendale, Colo. It …
Ireland
Ireland's November international against Italy in Chicago to be screened on eir Sport
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Joe Schmidt's team face the Azzurri, Argentina, the All Blacks and USA in a busy four-match schedule, with the first game coming against Conor …
South African Rugby
Kings forced to name new captain
sarugbymag.co.za - Mariette Adams
JC Astle has been appointed as the Kings’ captain for the remainder of the 2018-19 Pro14 season. The Kings announced the change in leadership on …
Glasgow Warriors
Champions Cup: Two rounds down, a once mighty European giant appears to have awoken
independent.co.uk - Jack de Menezes
So Leinster can be beaten? Who’d have thought. Even more of a surprise though was that fallen French giants Toulouse rolled back the years to provide …
Sport (New Zealand)
Quade Cooper fires shots at former All Blacks lock Brad Thorn after Reds exile
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Quade Cooper has fired shots at Brad Thorn with identical social media posts seemingly criticising the former All Blacks lock. Reds coach Thorn …
New Zealand
All Blacks look to whitewash wounded Wallabies in Japan
dailymail.co.uk - Afp
New Zealand will be aiming to inflict a Bledisloe Cup whitewash on struggling Australia and lay down a marker for next year's World Cup when the …
Social Media
Social Media Round-up 2018-19: Week Eight
rugbyworld.com - RW Staff
After another week of European action, we take a look at how social media reacted to the rugby on display. Danny Cipriani sent-off after missing out …
Social Media
What time and channel is Benetton v Leinster on? TV information, betting odds and more for the Guinness PRO14 clash
irishmirror.ie - Gavin Quinn
Leo Cullen and Leinster will seek to pick up the pieces this weekend as the focus switches back to Guinness PRO14 action this weekend. The reigning …
Leicester Tigers
Team of the week: Chris Ashton, Maro Itoje and Maxime Medard included
skysports.com - By Sky Sports Rugby Union
England and Wales omissions line up with French stars returning to form in our latest team of the week.... 15. Thomas Ramos (Toulouse) A mention for …
Saracens
Saracens will get a very hungry Billy Vunipola when his arm is mended, says Brad Barritt
standard.co.uk - Adam Hathaway
Saracens captain Brad Barritt has backed Billy Vunipola to come back better than ever after his latest injury setback. Vunipola, brother Mako and Nick …