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Hansen won’t alter All Blacks Cup plan

Ireland exposed an All Blacks team who coach Steve Hansen says are still coming to grips with major changes to how they play.

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Eddie Jones wary of scrapper Cheika

Eddie Jones is eager to renew his rivalry with “street-fighter” Michael Cheika when England and Australia clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Europe tour over for five All Blacks

The All Blacks will be without five players, including Sonny Bill Williams, for the season-ending Test against Italy in Rome.

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Cheika calls on refs to enforce scrum laws

Michael Cheika says referees must be stronger in enforcing penalties against teams who use their back-rowers to illegally disrupt the scrum at the bind call.

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Cheika up for crack at Eddie’s England

Michael Cheika is excited to renew his rivalry with Eddie Jones when the Wallabies take on England at Twickenham next weekend.

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Ireland beat NZ to lay down RU Cup marker

Ireland have beaten New Zealand 16-9 in their rugby union Test match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Boks scrape past Scotland at Murrayfield

Scotland have been denied a win against South Africa at Murrayfield, with the Springboks edging past them 26-20 in a bruising second half.

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England defeat Japan in second half surge

We needed a mental reboot, says England coach Eddie Jones, after Japan dominated the first half and forced him to send in his big guns to seal a 35-15 victory.

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Wales run in seven tries to crush Tonga

Liam Williams bagged two tries in a milestone test as Wales carried on their winning form to crush Tonga 74-24, their biggest victory over the Pacific islanders

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Cheika plays down fears over Pocock injury

The Wallabies have beaten Italy 26-7 in a tough-fought encounter in Padua, withstanding the rampant Azzurri to run in four tries for a much-needed win.

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Ponga ready to go up half an NRL level

Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga is set to switch to five-eighth NRL next season, with Connor Watson moving to fullback.

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Wallabies back Petaia to rebound: Hooper

Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has backed Jordan Petaia to bounce back from the injury nightmare that has wiped his chance of making his debut against Italy.

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Read admits NZ must shift gear for Ireland

New Zealand will retain the No.1 ranking in world rugby even if they lose to Ireland, but captain Keiran Read wants the All Blacks to step up for the match.

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Marmion warns All Blacks not to target Aki

Kieran Marmion has warned New Zealand that targeting compatriot and Ireland centre Bundee Aki could backfire.

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Wallabies job still Cheika’s dream role

Michael Cheika says the challenge of coaching the Wallabies is still a huge thrill for him despite such a difficult year.

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Dragons assure Dufty of NRL spot

St George Illawarra say they will not release fullback Matt Dufty in their pursuit of Jarryd Hayne.

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Rebels say Cooper hungry after Super move

The Melbourne Rebels feel a season out of Super Rugby has been a good thing mentally and physically for their star signing Quade Cooper.

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Hansen lauds progress of Schmidt-led Irish

Joe Schmidt’s impact on Ireland has been emphatic and makes them an enormous threat in Dublin, according to All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.

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