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Sport: Samoan players keep tattoos under wraps
19 Sep 2019Samoan players will wear their hearts on their sleeves - but keep traditional Pacific islander tattoos under wraps with skin suits during the World Cup in Japan to avoid offending their hosts.
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Sport: Nasi Manu recovery on track for England opener
Tonga's Nasi Manu is looking good to make his much anticipated comeback against England in their Rugby World Cup opener on Sunday, Tonga's assistant coach Pita Alatini says.
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Too early for Squire
14 Sep 2019It is too early to bring Liam Squire into the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad, coach Steve Hansen says.
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Spark Sport boss says a RWC fail won't taint its future
The head of Spark Sport is adamant the sports streaming service is here to stay regardless of how it performs during the Rugby World Cup.
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Sport: Flying Fijians settling in well ahead of Wallabies opener in Japan
Fiji Rugby coach John McKee says his players are in good shape five days out from their opening match against Australia at the world cup in Japan.
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All Blacks suffer first Rugby World Cup casualty
13 Sep 2019All Blacks loose foward Luke Jacobsen has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup before the tournament has even kicked off.
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Heat hits All Blacks at Rugby World Cup
11 Sep 2019The All Blacks have had their first training run in Japan with the players quickly having to adjust from the winter temperatures to the sweltering heat of their Kashiwa base.
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Sport: World Rugby, 'Ikale Tahi pay tribute to late Tonga PM
World Rugby and the 'Ikale Tahi squad have paid tribute to the late Tonga prime minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva, who died in Auckland yesterday.
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New boss outlines priorities for NZ Rugby
9 Sep 2019Former All Black and newly appointed New Zealand rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has highlighted the need for World Rugby to do more for Pacific Nations.
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All Blacks: Are they ready for the Rugby World Cup?
9 Sep 2019The All Blacks fly to Japan this morning for the Rugby World Cup. Are they on track for an unprecedented third straight title?
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All Blacks lose top ranking ahead of Rugby World Cup
8 Sep 2019The All Blacks have lost their world number one ranking despite their 92-7 win over Tonga in Hamilton.
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Sport: Manu Samoa forced into late World Cup change
Manu Samoa have been forced into a last minute change to their Rugby World Cup squad with Ponsonby halfback Pelefofoga Cowley called up to replace Scott Malolua, who has been ruled out for eight weeks…
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Rugby: Pocock confirms Wallabies retirement
6 Sep 2019The Wallabies captain David Pocock has confirmed he will retire form test rugby after the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
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Barrett reclaims 10 jersey for Tonga test
5 Sep 2019Beauden Barrett is back at first-five and Ben Smith returns to fullback in two of several changes to the All Blacks side for Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up test against Tonga in Hamilton.
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Sport: Samoa name two debutants to take on Wallabies
Two Super Rugby squad members have been named to make their test debuts for Samoa against Australia this weekend.
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Sport: Christchurch roofer to start against All Blacks on test debut
Hooker Siua Maile will start for Tonga against the All Blacks this weekend on his test debut, capping a meteoric rise for the Christchurch-based roofer, who is yet to play a first class match.
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Sport: Wallabies rest big guns against Manu Samoa
Australia have rested most of their front-line players from Saturday's final Rugby World Cup warmup match against Samoa in Sydney.
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Sport: World Cup send-off for Flying Fijians
The Flying Fijians were officially farewelled at a Gala Dinner in Nadi last night before departing for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
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Sport: Flying Fijians finalise Rugby World Cup squad
Fiji have finalised their squad for the Rugby World Cup, with front-rower Lee-Roy Atalifo the unlucky man to drop out.
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Sport: ABs prop ready for potential ticket rush to Tonga Test
3 Sep 2019Atu Moli will have a full heart but an almost empty bank account if he earns selection in the All Blacks team to play Tonga this weekend.
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Sport: 'Ikale Tahi bolter 'a player of the future'
Tonga rugby coach Toutai Kefu admits he doesn't know much about the one uncapped player named in the 'Ikale Tahi squad for the World Cup.
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Sport: Tonga brings back stars, introduces one new cap for RWC
Inspirational leader Nasi Manu and star outside back Telusa Veainu have been named to return to international play as part of Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad, which includes one new cap.
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All Blacks winning World Cup makes 'economic sense'
30 Aug 2019Many pundits expect this year's Rugby World Cup will be the most open yet, but one economist has calculated the All Blacks have a better chance of winning than in 2015.
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Squire opens up about physical and mental health
30 Aug 2019The All Blacks flanker Liam Squire has addressed the issue of why he turned down the All Blacks earlier this year.
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