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Rugby international, DJ now MMA fighter
29 Aug 2019After the nervous laughter settled down, James Haskell realised the proposition to sign him up as a professional mixed martial arts fighter was a serious one.
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A pessimist's take on the All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad
28 Aug 2019Opinion - This squad does not inspire great confidence; for every good player, there's another whose position is questionable, writes Hamish Bidwell.
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An optimist's take on the All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad
28 Aug 2019Opinion - There's plenty to like about this World Cup squad. It was telling that the majority of questions today launched at Steve Hansen weren't about the players who were in the squad, rather the…
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Owen Franks misses out on Rugby World Cup selection
28 Aug 2019Coach Steve Hansen said the All Black centurion was unlucky to miss out, but opted for more mobile props at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
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Steve and Liam: A seer and a squire
28 Aug 2019Sports Call - Liam Squire can be expected to be named in the All Blacks squad. Rugby reporter Joe Porter envisions that it all came to Steve Hansen in a dream...
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Crotty returns to rugby this weekend
27 Aug 2019The All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty will make his long awaited return to rugby this weekend.
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A curmudgeon's Rugby World Cup diary: Picking the All Blacks squad
27 Aug 2019With the best will in the world, there really are only 21 blokes who deserve to be All Blacks this year, writes Hamish Bidwell.
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Siya Kolisi will captain the Boks at the World Cup
27 Aug 2019South Africa captain Siya Kolisi won his fitness battle to lead his country at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
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RNZ's probable All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad
22 Aug 2019The All Blacks name their 31-man World Cup squad next Wednesday, RNZ's Joe Porter does his best to pick it first.
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Opinion: The curious case of Liam Squire and the All Blacks
23 Aug 2019In the grand scheme of things, blindside flanker should be the least of the All Blacks' worries, Hamish Bidwell writes.
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Cheika confirms Rugby World Cup 2019 squad
23 Aug 2019Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
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Hansen won't wrap All Blacks in cotton wool
20 Aug 2019All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will not be wrapping his players in cotton wool ahead of the Rugby World Cup confirming he will give his core group a run against Tonga in their final match ahead of the…
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Tasman back Squire for a return to the All Blacks
22 Aug 2019Tasman are backing their loose forward Liam Squire if he wants to return to the All Blacks line-up for the World Cup.
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Bars and clubs allowed open outside of trading hours for RWC
21 Aug 2019Bars and clubs will be allowed to stay open outside of their normal trading hours for Rugby World Cup matches.
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Hansen: Bledisloe blitz answered World Cup questions
18 Aug 2019All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says their thumping victory in the Bledisloe Cup decider has both answered - and created - questions as they get set to name their World Cup squad.
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Sport: Western Force en route to Tonga ahead of Ikale Tahi clash
The Western Force are en route to Tonga to join the national rugby team for a week of training before a game on Saturday as part of the Ikale Tahi's preparation for the rugby World cup in Japan.
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Smith and Ioane dumped as All Blacks attempt Bledisloe rescue
15 Aug 2019The All Blacks have dumped star wingers Ben Smith and Rieko Ioane, along with centurion prop Owen Franks ,in an overhaul of the side ahead of the Bledisloe Cup decider in Auckland on Saturday.
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Mixed news for New Zealand rugby players
13 Aug 2019The former New Zealand rugby player Gareth Anscombe admits the last 24 hours have been tough as it was confirmed he'll miss this year's World Cup.
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Steve Hansen not about to panic
11 Aug 2019All Blacks coach Steve Hansen insists there's no need to hit the panic button despite his team's 47-26 loss to the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday night.
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Springboks claim Rugby Championship
11 Aug 2019A Handre Pollard-inspired South Africa warmed up for the World Cup in style by beating Argentina 46-13 to claim the Rugby Championship.
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Sport: Fijians flying towards World Cup
The Flying Fijians are making good progress towards the rugby World Cup despite losing their grip on the Pacific Nations Cup, coach John McKee says.
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Savea at blindside as Barrett and Mo'unga start for All Blacks
8 Aug 2019Scott Barrett returns at lock and Ardie Savea starts at blindside, while Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett retain their dual playmakers role for the All Blacks opening Bledisloe Cup test.
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Bledisloe or World Cup? Both for the Wallabies
5 Aug 2019The Wallabies would love to end Australia's 17-year Bledisloe Cup drought this month but building momentum towards the World Cup is just as important, Dane Haylett-Petty says.
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Rugby World Cup countdown: 50 days to go
1 Aug 2019Rugby World Cup organisers say they are on track to stage the game's showpiece event.
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