Thursday, 5 November 2026

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Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 13:34 JST

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Brian O'Driscoll on Ireland's 13 Problem | Wednesday Night Rugby

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This is a small segment of the wider Wednesday Night Rugby Podcast featuring Brian O'Driscoll. To listen to the full podcast, become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: Brian O'Driscoll joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss Ireland's problem at 13 with Garry Ringrose out due to injury. Wednesday Night Rugby on Off…

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The Red 78 UNLOCKED | Munster swallowed whole by Sharks | Ep. 165

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On this week's episode of The Red 78, Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss the poor performance by the Reds against The Sharks. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: All the perks right here: Have you downloaded the Off The…

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Daily digest

Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 13:34 JST

Daily digest

Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 13:34 JST

International RugbyNews

Andy Farrell: 'Where we are right now we won't win a World Cup, but that challenge excites me'

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Andy Farrell: 'Where we are right now we won't win a World Cup, but that challenge excites me' Irish Examiner

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Urgency for unfamiliar back row to make selection count in absence of stars, says Farrell

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Urgency for unfamiliar back row to make selection count in absence of stars, says Farrell Irish Examiner

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Top 14 Rugby Union Highlights on Premier Sports 1 HD: full details and when it's on - TVGuide.co.uk

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U Sports Women's Rugby Championship: Semifinal - CBC

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Women’s rugby makes history at U SPORTS - Brock University Athletics

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U Sports Women's Rugby Championship: Quarter-final - Guelph vs Ottawa - CBC

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No end in sight for Russell as he eyes famous All Blacks win

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Finn Russell is frustrated at questions about when he might retire as the Scotland fly-half sounds refreshed as he prepares for another attempt to end their hoodoo against the All Blacks.

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U Sports Women's Rugby Championship: Quarter-final - Queen’s vs UBC - CBC

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Nations Pod: Where are the home nations at?

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Chris, GRO and Tom bring you their guide to the Nations Championship this November.

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Rugby Tours 2026 – England A vs Argentina XV – ARN Guide

International rugby returns to the historic Recreation Ground this Friday as a revitalized England Men’s “A” side prepares to lock horns with a formidable Argentina XV in Bath. While this highly anticipated fixture does not carry full senior Test-match status, the high-stakes, uncapped encounter serves as a vital…

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Jiuta Wainiqolo in the running for Top 14 Player of the Month ahead of France v Fiji in Lyon - Quinze Ovalie

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Veteran All Blacks prop Ofa Tuʻungafasi joins French club Clermont in loan deal

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Veteran All Blacks prop Ofa Tuʻungafasi joins French club Clermont in loan deal Stuff

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Michael Cheika reveals what he wants to achieve with Waratahs in 2027 and responds on links to Wallabies job

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The Waratahs' highly rated head coach Michael Cheika has revealed that he has lofty ambitions for his team during the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

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GB sprint star Hunt visits England training camp

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Great Britain sprint star Amy Hunt visited England's training base before Sunday's Nations Championship match against Australia.

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Top-seeded Queen's plays UBC in national women's rugby quarterfinal - https://unpublished.ca/

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What's at Stake for the USA Eagles This November? Numbers, Storylines, Players to Watch and a Trophy on the Line - Major League Rugby

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Sportsmanship: Just another reason why Rugby is different 🤝 - Major League Rugby

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U Sports Women's Rugby Championship: Quarter-final - Victoria vs Brock - CBC

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Ireland Vs. Argentina Rugby Lineups: Nations Championship 2026 - FloRugby

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‘Are we the finished product? No’: Wales reflect on their WXV Global Series campaign - Rugbypass.com

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Ben Tameifuna stays with UBB for Sunday’s trip to Vannes instead of joining Tonga in Romania - Quinze Ovalie

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England make Steve Borthwick sack decision ahead of huge month

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Irish rugby fans told to be wary of fake ticket platforms - RTE.ie

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All Blacks scrum to benefit from ‘real power’ after star prop wasn’t at ‘full fitness’ during Springboks series

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Jason Ryan believes that the All Blacks' scrum will fare better during the November leg of the Nations Championship.

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Six Nations and Sanzaar agree to sell global broadcast rights together in unique deal

Rugby’s biggest unions aiming to grow revenues New rights management agency to oversee sales The Six Nations and Sanzaar unions have agreed to sell all their media rights and commercial deals collectively for the first time in a new revenue-sharing model. In an innovative arrangement that is the…

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Borthwick given RFU backing for World Cup even if England flop in Nations Championship

RFU chief Bill Sweeney offers full support to Borthwick England boosted by fly-half Fin Smith’s return to training Steve Borthwick has been given the Rugby Football Union’s unequivocal backing to lead England into the World Cup next year even if the team flop this autumn. Borthwick’s contract was…

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Sweeney demands discipline from card-happy England

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England are the second-best side in the world when they can keep 15 players on the pitch, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.

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Andy Farrell: Craig Casey deserves to start for Ireland in a big game

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Andy Farrell: Craig Casey deserves to start for Ireland in a big game Irish Examiner

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Ronan O’Gara: Ireland’s ‘demolition’ of England left me ‘completely’ lost as to where Steve Borthwick’s men are

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Ronan O'Gara was left 'completely lost' to where England are as a team.

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England A team: Eight Test-capped men headline selection as Ex-Maori All Black set for debut

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15 Points in the CHAMPIONSHIP: Chris Hilsenbeck’s Record-Tying Season | MLR 202 - Major League Rugby

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Morgan aims to show new attacking threat for Wales

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Wales flanker Jac Morgan believes he has added to his attacking game by moving to Gloucester in the Prem.

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Meg Jones leads way as Six Red Roses named in World Rugby Dream Team of the Year - The Mirror

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Nations Championship 2026 – Ireland vs Argentina – ARN Guide

The latest chapter will be written in one of rugby’s great rivalries on Friday. Ireland will have home advantage against Argentina in a Nations Championship match between two of the very best men’s national teams in the world. The fixture is the first of three home matches for…

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Jake White’s Fiji: what can Les Bleus expect? - Quinze Ovalie

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Ireland team v Argentina: Andy Farrell makes major Sam Prendergast call for Los Pumas showdown

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his 23-man squad to face Los Pumas this weekend.

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"Tallest player in rugby" - Newcastle Red Bulls sign 6ft11 giant with immediate effect

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"Tallest player in rugby" - Newcastle Red Bulls sign 6ft11 giant with immediate effect Ruck.co.uk

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Gibson-Park on Ireland bench as Casey, Jansen and Timoney start

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Nick Timoney, Craig Casey and Sean Jansen will start for Ireland against Argentina in the Nations Championship on Friday night with Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier on the bench at the Aviva Stadium.

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Sam Prendergast and Craig Casey start as Andy Farrell names Ireland side for Pumas clash

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Sam Prendergast and Craig Casey start as Andy Farrell names Ireland side for Pumas clash Irish Examiner

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WXV Global Series 2026 review: England's Red Roses - Rugbypass.com

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Kurtley Beale on his return to Wallabies fold aged 37: ‘There was some unfinished business’

Veteran playmaker has been recalled to Australia’s squad for the Nations Championship rugby Tests after ‘rollercoaster’ few years Rugby Australia has been open about its ambition to revive union’s golden past at next year’s men’s World Cup. Wallabies coach Les Kiss appears to have taken it literally. His…

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Top 14: à quelle heure et sur quelle chaîne TV suivre Toulouse – Clermont - Rugby Addict

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Joe Marler makes surprise England return ahead of Australia

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Rugby Transfers: Ireland quartet among cluster of stars to commit to URC outfit as Welsh-qualified forward makes immediate PREM exit

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Check out the latest round-up of rugby transfers from across the globe.

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'For us, it starts from zero': Contepomi not reading into Pumas' win over Lions on Irish soil

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'For us, it starts from zero': Contepomi not reading into Pumas' win over Lions on Irish soil Irish Examiner

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Ex-Springboks prop: Specialising will benefit Rassie Erasmus’ hybrid star

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Ex-Springboks front-rower Robbi Kempson believes that Jan-Hendrik Wessels will benefit from focusing on one position.

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Ireland Route to Rugby World Cup 2027 Final in Australia

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Springboks Lead Global Rankings Ahead of the Historic Rugby World Cup 2027

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Springboks Lead Global Rankings Ahead of the Historic Rugby World Cup 2027 eticketing.co

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Kenya wins historic women's rugby gold at Youth Olympics - NBC Olympics

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England vs Tonga Dawson Shares Views on England’s 2027 World Cup Pairing

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Conan on desire to keep playing and Farrell's influence

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Jack Conan tells the Ireland Rugby Social podcast of Andy Farrell's influence in implementing a cultural shift in camp, his shoulder injury and desire to keep playing while he feels physically and mentally able.

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Argentina team: Felipe Contepomi goes full strength in bid to end 11-year Ireland losing streak

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Los Pumas welcome back some key men for their Nations Championship Test with Ireland.

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Kurtley Beale’s blunt revelation about his Test ambitions as he opens up on Wallabies recall

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Kurtley Beale has opened up on his recall to the Wallabies squad and made a blunt revelation about his future Test ambitions.

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SA Rugby pays tribute to All Blacks head of security after tragic death - Rugby365

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The Ireland Rugby Social Podcast

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We're back with series two and first up, Leinster, Ireland and Lions star, Jack Conan.

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Kitione Kamikamica joins Pro D2 side Nevers as a medical joker until the end of December - Quinze Ovalie

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Argentina make 12 changes for Ireland Test in Dublin - Quinze Ovalie

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Cardiff sign Welsh lock Green from Harlequins

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Cardiff bolster their second row with the signing of former Wales Under-20s forward.

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England predicted team v Australia: Steve Borthwick reverts to ‘trusted tactic’ as head coach forced into key calls amid injury ‘headache’

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Our take on how England could line up to face the Wallabies this weekend.

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Exeter need to use cup for league momentum - Baxter

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Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side must use the Prem Rugby Cup break asa means to kickstart their league campaign.

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Scotland predicted XV to face All Blacks: big calls in the backs as New Zealand visit Murrayfield

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Scotland predicted XV to face All Blacks: big calls in the backs as New Zealand visit Murrayfield The Scotsman

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Otuoma: Dakar triumph could usher in new era for women’s rugby - Citizen Digital

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UVic Vikes women’s rugby team begins hunt for national crown - Times Colonist

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New Zealand Vs Australia Hansen Sees Opportunity Amid Crusaders Exodus

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Cecil Afrika reveals his team for Rugby Africa - Rugby365

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Rugby's Nations Championship to offer World Cup clues: all you need to know

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Rugby's Nations Championship to offer World Cup clues: all you need to know Irish Examiner

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Two Springboks games that ‘don’t mirror’ each other as Jerry Flannery unpacks where South Africa’s defence ‘broken down’

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Jerry Flannery is wary of the threats that an injury-hit Italian side poses to his Springboks defence.

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Springboks refuse to underestimate injury-hit Italy | rugby

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Nations Championship month to offer Rugby World Cup clues

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Nations Championship month to offer Rugby World Cup clues The Straits Times

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All Blacks coach reveals how Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie have been ‘really key to our attacks’

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Mike Blair has revealed how important the experienced playmaking duo Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie are to the All Blacks' cause on attack.

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Springboks coaches ‘unsure’ about player rotation as November tour is a ‘good representative’ of World Cup knockouts

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The Springboks coaching team is unsure how much the matchday squads will change during the November Nations Championship games.

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All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi joins Clermont as injury cover - HeraldLIVE

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Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma receive special All Blacks jerseys from rugby legend Keven Mealamu

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Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma receive special All Blacks jerseys from rugby legend Keven Mealamu Eastern Mirror

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Qatar pulls out of hosting 2028 Nations Championship owing to Middle East crisis

Title sponsorship with Qatar Airways also cancelled Paris’s Stade de France most likely venue for 2028 finals Qatar will not host the 2028 Nations Championship finals owing to uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East, in a development that has also led to the cancellation of…

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Rassie Erasmus 'not angry' after All Blacks poach key Springboks coach

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Rassie Erasmus 'not angry' after All Blacks poach key Springboks coach Ruck.co.uk

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Benoît Rousselet to referee Vannes v UBB, two years after Bordeaux’s comeback at La Rabine - Quinze Ovalie

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Ex-Irish referee boss: The Tadhg Furlong defence that makes it ‘hard to convict’ him and why it was ‘different’ from Springbok’s nasty incident

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Ex-head of Irish referees Owen Doyle claims that Tadhg Furlong and Jan-Hendrik Wessels' testicle-grabbing incidents were different

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Springbok defence under the spotlight in Nations Championship

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Rugby World Cup 2027 Rankings Showcase Fierce Global Battles

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Fiji Rugby Launches Fijian Latui Programme, Names 37-Member Squad for European Assembly

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Fiji Rugby Launches Fijian Latui Programme, Names 37-Member Squad for European Assembly Fiji Rugby Union

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Nick Mallett wades into the ‘age’ debate that has annoyed Rassie Erasmus and why Jan-Hendrik Wessels ‘is going to do a great job’ for the Springboks

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Former Springboks boss Nick Mallett has waded into the selection debate that left Rassie Erasmus frustrated heading into the resumption of the Nations Championship this weekend.

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Virat, Rohit & Shubman Presented With Special Jersery By Former New Zealand Rugby Star Keven Mealamu

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Virat, Rohit & Shubman Presented With Special Jersery By Former New Zealand Rugby Star Keven Mealamu myKhel

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Why Rassie Erasmus included six uncapped players in the Springboks squad: ‘They won’t get gatvol’

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Rassie Erasmus has offered no guarantees of game time for the six uncapped players in the Springboks squad.

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Rugby-Beale eyes home World Cup after surprise Wallabies call-up

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Kohli, Rohit and Gill receive jerseys from rugby legend Mealamu

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