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Brumbies ready to break Waratahs curse

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says his side is ready to break the shackles of a NSW Waratahs curse as the club targets its biggest crowd in three years for an Australian rugby derby. Brumbies officials are kee

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Fiji 7s team aim to put smile on Fijians’ faces

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team wants put smiles on everyone’s faces as they head to the Las Vegas and Vancouver 7s. Coach Ben Ryan understands how hard it has been for Fijians who have gone through a horrific expe

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Blackadder calls for change to concussion laws

Todd Blackadder has called for an immediate change to one of rugby’s concussion laws after an incident which saw his team disadvantaged in the final minutes of their loss to the Chiefs in Christchurch on Saturday.

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NRL donates over $75,000 to cyclone appeal for Fiji

The NRL has donated $75,920 to the UNICEF appeal for Fiji after the worst storm ever recorded in the southern hemisphere, Cyclone Winston, tore through the region. In addition to the donation, the NRL has pledged t

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England defeats Ireland in 6 Nations

England has made it three wins from three matches to come out on top of Ireland at Twickenham with a 21-10 victory. Conor Murray’s try had given the visitors a narrow lead early in the second half after Engla

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Chiefs defeat Crusaders tight match

The Chiefs have prevailed with a 27-21 win over the Crusaders in their Super Rugby derby in Christchurch yesterday. The match started off tight and scrappy as the Crusaders took a 13-8 lead into the halftime break

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Wales beats France in 6 Nations Championship

Wales recorded their fifth consecutive win over France after they beat them 19-10 this morning in the Six Nations Championship. George North's second try helped Wales open up a 13‑point lead early in the seco

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Hurricanes dealt an embarrassing loss by Brumbies

The Brumbies made light work of the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby opener defeating them 52‑10 in Canberra last night. It was a dominant display from the hosts that ensured an emphatic win that gives them a perf

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Brumbies to host Canes

The Brumbies will be looking to banish the memories of last year's semi‑final loss when they host the Hurricanes. Well beaten by 29 points to 9 in Wellington, the Brumbies saw their 2015 challenge come to a c

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Cooper named in Aussie 7s squad for Las Vegas 7s

Quade Cooper will get his first chance to push for a spot in Australia's rugby Sevens squad for the Rio Olympics after being named in the squad for the next leg of the world series in Las Vegas. Cooper was conf

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Ryan includes two new players for Vegas and Vancouver 7s

Two new players have been named to make their debut for the Vodafone Fiji 7s team in the Las Vegas and Vancouver 7s next weekend. The two new players are Uluinakau’s rover Josua Vici and Westfield Dragons pro

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Messam included in All Blacks sevens 14 men squad

All Blacks star Liam Messam has been named in New Zealand's 14‑man sevens squad for Las Vegas and Vancouver 7s. The 31‑year‑old All Blacks back‑row last played sevens in 2010 when he helped New Zealand

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Hurricanes tipped to top tough NZ conference

The Hurricanes are favourites to win the tough New Zealand conference in Super Rugby 2016, according to Stuff website readers. Chris Boyd’s team has received 40% of votes in a recent poll asking “Which

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Ben Ryan talks about his decision making

Vodafone Fiji Sevens coach Ben Ryan said every decision he has made in the World Sevens Series this season has been about ensuring that Fiji are the best at the Olympics. Ryan said he wants to take a team to the Ol

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