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Japan q/final at end of five-year journey

Hosts Japan face South Africa in Sunday’s quarter-final having benefited from a gradual improvement in fitness and confidence since the last World Cup.

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Wales look to bury France ghosts of 2011

Wales hope to avenge their Rugby World Cup semi-final loss to France in 2011 when they meet the same opponents in the quarter-finals this weekend.

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Wales look to bury France ghosts of 2011

Wales hope to avenge their Rugby World Cup semi-final loss to France in 2011 when they meet the same opponents in the quarter-finals this weekend.

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Kukis rookie made of good stock: Iro

The son of former New Zealand international Kevin Iro scored two tries in the Cook Islands’ shock World Cup nines win over Tonga.

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Most are against Nelson decision: Johnson

New Zealand star Shaun Johnson believes most are against the decision to hand Nelson Asofa-Solomona a three-game ban for his Bali brawl.

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Springboks seek RWC redemption in Japan

South Africa can make amends for a dismal episode in their Rugby World Cup history four years ago against Japan by eliminating the hosts at this tournament.

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Jillaroos start strong in World Cup Nines

Australia and England have opened their World Cup Nines campaigns with wins against New Zealand and Papua New Guinea respectively.

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Sexton kicking himself before RWC showdown

Ireland five-eighth Johnny Sexton happily stuck to his pre-match routine ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final with defending champions New Zealand.

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Kangaroos beat Kiwis to start league nines

David Fifita has starred in his first senior game for Australia, who’ve beaten New Zealand to avoid joining a long list of shock losers at the World Cup nines.

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France query concussed Biggar’s RWC return

France are surprised Wales five-eighth Dan Biggar can play their Rugby World Cup quarter-final after suffering two head knocks during the tournament.

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Hansen backs young NZ midfield for Irish

The All Black coaching staff are confident the young midfield combination of Anton Lienert-Brown and Jack Goodhue can thwart Ireland’s backline.

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Now or never for Wallabies to fire: Hooper

Michael Hooper says being in the contest is all he wants early in Australia’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England, adamant they can surge home late.

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Andrew Fifita missing, Tongan 9s in crisis

Star-studded Tonga’s World Cup nines campaign is hanging by a thread after being flogged 30-7 by the lowly ranked Cook Islands with Andrew Fifita watching on.

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Dupont named in France team to face Wales

France have named key playmaker and halfback Antoine Dupont for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Wales after he recovered from a back injury.

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12 hours ago

Kellaway joins Rebels for 2020 Super Rugby

Promising outside back Andrew Kellaway, who started his career with NSW, has confirmed he will join the Melbourne Rebels for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

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Cheika-Jones rivalry to hit a crescendo

Eddie Jones and Michael Cheika will do battle almost certainly for the last time when Australia and England meet on Saturday in the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Titans sponsor apologises for James gaffe

Gold Coast sponsor TFH have reaffirmed their commitment to the NRL club after causing a stir when captain Ryan James was implicated in talks to end the deal.

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