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# wizards of oz

Pumas feel they have what it takes to spring a surprise against the Aussies

After 3 seasons of competing in the southern hemisphere championship, Argentina are still to win a game.

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Sep 12th 2014, 11:41 AM

# heated rivalry

All Black captain Richie McCaw expects 'hard day out' against the Springboks on Saturday

A win for either side would put them in control of this year’s championship.

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Sep 12th 2014, 11:09 AM

# big calls

Cruden returns for All Blacks as South Africa go for novice out-half

Handre Pollard will win his fourth South African cap at out-half this Saturday.

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Sep 10th 2014, 7:37 PM

# Blood Sub

Another day, another All Black showing why they are tougher than granite

Brodie Retallick got a face massage from the boot of Argentina’s Martín Landajo.

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Sep 6th 2014, 3:02 PM

# late winner

Rob grabs Springboks by the Horne to secure Aussie victory

Winger Rob Horne’s last gasp try sealed a dramatic win for Australia.

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Sep 6th 2014, 2:09 PM

# rugby championship

'Bus' takes All Blacks home against Argentina

Julian Savea starred as the All blacks brushed past the Pumas earlier.

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Sep 6th 2014, 12:35 PM

# rugby championship

Matfield back for South Africa while Barrett starts for All Blacks

Aaron Cruden’s injury sees Beauden Barrett start at ten for the Argentina game.

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Sep 4th 2014, 12:05 AM

# Reshuffled

Australia drop Beale as Waratahs halfback duo Phipps and Foley start

The Wallabies’ head coach, Ewen McKenzie, has gone for an entirely new playmaking pairing to face South Africa.

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Sep 2nd 2014, 12:52 PM

# Rugby Legend

Meet Hugo Porta: The Argentine rugby legend who turned down Boca Juniors

Instead of being the next Argentine football star, he wanted to be the first Hugo Porta.

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Aug 28th 2014, 3:12 PM

# Drama

Lucky Springboks edge Pumas in Salta thriller

Trailing by 12 points after 56 minutes, the Springboks lifted themselves off the floor.

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Aug 23rd 2014, 11:24 PM

# Champagne Rugby

Julian Savea finished off this scintillating end-to-end try earlier

The All Blacks were exceptional and so was this try from the winger.

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Aug 23rd 2014, 2:15 PM

# rugby championship

Dominant New Zealand retain Bledisloe Cup with record victory

The world champions were 51-20 winners over Australia at Eden Park this morning.

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Aug 23rd 2014, 12:12 PM

# Refs Get Tough

5 talking points ahead of week 2 in the Rugby Championship

Can Argentina finally deliver back-to-back performances?

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Aug 22nd 2014, 6:20 AM

# honours even

All Blacks' 17-game winning streak ends as Wallabies earn Sydney draw

Weather conditions were far from ideal as all the scoring came from kicks in the 12-12 fixture.

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Aug 16th 2014, 2:53 PM

# the rugby championship

Wallabies vow to target Fekitoa as All Blacks chase 18th straight win

Australia take on New Zealand tomorrow and it’s going to be an absolute cracker.

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Aug 15th 2014, 3:12 PM

# Bledisloe Cup

All Blacks zero in on record wins against Wallabies

The Kiwis are equal with the 17-Test winning runs of the 1965-69 All Blacks and 1997-98 Springboks. Impressive.

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Aug 14th 2014, 10:13 AM

# Comeback

Smith back in Springboks squad 18 months after retiring from rugby

The 33-year-old’s return to the peak of the game has been astonishing.

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Aug 6th 2014, 11:08 AM

# Dan the Man

All Black Carter to miss opening games of Rugby Championship

The 32-year-old cracked a calf bone during the Super Rugby final last weekend.

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Aug 5th 2014, 10:10 AM

# quality

Ex-Munster centre de Villiers back to lead Boks for Rugby Championship

Heyneke Meyer has named his squad to take on Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.

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Aug 2nd 2014, 1:42 PM

# outsiders

No room for Cummins and Mowen as Australia name Rugby Championship squad

Ewen McKenzie’s 32-man squad will be led by openside Michael Hooper and face New Zealand first-up.

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Jul 23rd 2014, 10:15 AM

# Epic

VIDEO: The best Rugby Championship montage you'll see this year

Kieran Read, Quade Cooper, Ben Smith, Israel Folau, Willie le Roux and ‘El Mago’ are here to entertain.

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Dec 4th 2013, 11:27 AM

# Fixture List

Same again? NZ’s Jo’Burg visit to provide Rugby Championship climax in 2014

The last meeting between the sides made for an all-time classic.

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Dec 3rd 2013, 11:44 AM

# Decider

All Blacks win Rugby Championship after nine-try classic in Jo'Burg

South Africa gave their rivals a thrilling contest for the southern hemisphere crown.

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Oct 5th 2013, 6:04 PM

# Report

All Blacks close in on Rugby Championship after late win over Argentina

Ben Smith’s last-minute try means New Zealand are now five points ahead of South Africa.

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Sep 29th 2013, 11:22 AM

# rugby championship

Poor Wallabies no match for 'Boks

However, unable to maximise their advantage, South Africa had to settle for four points.

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Sep 28th 2013, 7:58 PM

# Lessons

9 things Ireland can learn from the Rugby Championship

Here are some of the important lessons the new Ireland management can take from the Southern Hemisphere tournament.

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Sep 27th 2013, 9:30 AM

# rugby championship

Cruden replaces Carter for the All Blacks

All the team news ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship action.

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Sep 26th 2013, 7:11 PM

# no hard feelings

Springbok hooker 'feels sorry' for referee that sent him off

Bismarch du Plessis has come to the defence of Romain Poite after the French ref was slated for giving him his marching orders.

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Sep 21st 2013, 4:54 PM

# Trouble

Australia drop James O'Connor following flight allegations

Winger failed to “uphold the behavioural and cultural standards” of the team, coach Ewen McKenzie said.

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Sep 20th 2013, 9:18 AM

# Ref Justice

Bismarck du Plessis off the hook as Poite admits yellow card mistake

The Springboks’ hooker had his red card rescinded by Rugby Championship officials today.

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Sep 16th 2013, 11:28 AM

# all for one

Romain Poite hung out to dry by IRB over 'late' Dan Carter hit

The French referee should have taken a firmer stance on the Bismarck du Plessis shoulder barge.

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Sep 15th 2013, 8:09 PM

# rugby championship

Preview: All Blacks braced for tough Springbok Test

The young hooker has been handed a starting jersey for this Saturday’s clash with the Springboks.

2.4k

Sep 12th 2013, 7:43 PM

# rugby championship

Read inspires All Blacks to hard-fought win, Springboks down Wallabies

The defending champions remain unbeaten in the competition.

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Sep 7th 2013, 1:10 PM

# rugby championship

Leinster's Kirchner in line to face Folau and Cooper

The Wallabies’ star of the Lions tour will start at fullback for the first time this Saturday.

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Sep 4th 2013, 9:44 AM

# argie bargy

Biting claims dog Argentina after flanker is cleared of eye gouge

‘Look down, referee Steve Walsh, look down’.

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Aug 29th 2013, 3:02 PM

# Bledisloe Cup

VIDEO: Toomua hit in the head, out-half rival Quade Cooper delighted

Duck, mate!

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Aug 19th 2013, 10:43 AM

# Bledisloe Cup

Aussie lambs to the slaughter as McCaw scores on All Blacks comeback

The Lions softened the Wallabies up. New Zealand went in for the kill.

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Aug 17th 2013, 1:11 PM

# bok to business

Pienaar gets Springbok start but Kirchner surplus to requirements

Willie Le Roux has been selected ahead of the new Leinster signing.

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Aug 14th 2013, 3:44 PM

# The Good Doctor

Pumas without Lobbe for Rugby Championship opener

In his absence, 35-year-old Felipe Contepomi will captain the side against South Africa.

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Aug 13th 2013, 7:09 PM

# Blow

Dan Carter ruled out of All Blacks' Rugby Championship opener

Carter will miss Saturday’s meeting with Australia with a calf injury.

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Aug 13th 2013, 1:19 PM