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Blow for England as Furbank ruled out with injury

England have been hit by a late blow as they prepare to make history at Eden Park and square the series against the All Blacks, with fullback George Furbank ruled out due to a back injury. Furbank, an impressive pe

Rashika Kumar 1 min read
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We need to finish the opportunities we create - Byrne

Fiji Water Flying Fijian coach Mick Byrne says they need to finish the opportunities that they create. Byrne highlighted this after their 22-12 win against Georgia over the weekend saying that this will come from s

Alipate Narawa 1 min read
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All Blacks edge England 16-15 at Dunedin

The All Blacks defeated England 16-15 in a thriller match in Dunedin last night. This is also the first match coached by former Crusaders coach Scott Robertson after seven years of dominance in Super Rugby. F

Mikaele Liga 1 min read
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Daugunu scores as Wallabies beat Wales 25-16

Fiji-born Wallaby winger Filipo Daugunu scored a try to help his side defeat Wales 25-16 last night. This is a great start for Joe Schmidt after taking over the coaching role from Eddie Jones. Daugunu's try c

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Samoa produce comeback upset victory over Italy

Samoa recovered from a 10-point deficit to beat Italy 33-25 in a sweltering Test in Apia yesterday. The home side scored four tries to three in a successful start to the tenure of new coach Mahonri Schwalger and n

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Razor made the right call, says Beauden Barrett

Beauden Barrett has endorsed All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's decision to relegate him to the reserves bench, saying Damian McKenzie and Stephen Perofeta deserve to start ahead of him as a reward for their form in Sup

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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England makes two changes for All Blacks test

England has made two changes to its starting XV, which beat Japan 10 days ago, to play the All Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday. Front rowers Joe Marler and Will Stuart have been given the green light to start while

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Hooper announces retirement from Australian Rugby

Legendary Wallaby and Sevens star Michael Hooper has announced his retirement from Australian Rugby. Hooper made the announcement yesterday, calling time on his illustrious career that has spanned over a decade.

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read