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# Test

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# a class apart
Rampant Springboks outscore France by four tries to complete whitewash
South Africa won the series 3-0.
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Jun 24th 2017, 7:27 PM
# Report
No Ford fiesta as Scotland fail in Fiji a week after Wallabies win
Veteran hooker Ross Ford made history in Suva, becoming Scotland’s most capped player.
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Jun 24th 2017, 12:08 PM
# tight
Samoa run experimental Wales side close but fall just short
Two second-half scores from Steff Evans in only his second Test ensured Wales head home with two tour wins out of two.
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Jun 23rd 2017, 11:08 AM
# appetiser
'There's always a minority' - Rob Howley disappointed by Spencer incident with fan on Lions tour
Tour manager John Spencer was confronted at a restaurant.
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Jun 23rd 2017, 8:00 AM
# Social media strategy
Michael Cheika using angry fan's Facebook rant to motivate his Australia squad
Michael Cheika called an irate fan who was moved to write a lengthy critique of the Wallabies’ pride in the jersey after their loss to Scotland.
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Jun 19th 2017, 1:19 PM
# Getting there
Another step in the right direction - Farrell positive after Lions win
He kicked all of the British and Irish Lions’ 12 points in their win over the Crusaders and Owen Farrell sees improvement in the tourists.
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Jun 10th 2017, 12:30 PM
# mane man
'A lot of people had written us off, there had been a lot of criticism'
After an unconvincing start to the tour, Warren Gatland was pleased to see the British and Irish Lions improve in defeating the Crusaders.
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Jun 10th 2017, 11:46 AM
# Mind Games
Lions schedule criticised by All Blacks coach Hansen
Warren Gatland’s side arrive in New Zealand tomorrow.
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May 30th 2017, 10:02 AM
# Baa-Baas
Robshaw and Ford to lead inexperienced England side against the Barbarians
Eddie Jones has opted to name the pair as co-captains for Sunday’s clash.
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May 25th 2017, 12:40 PM
# mumm's the word
Australia second row Dean Mumm announces retirement to focus on charity work
The 33-year-old will retire from all rugby at the end of the year.
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May 24th 2017, 10:04 AM
# summer tests
Three new caps, but no Duncan Weir in Gregor Townsend's first Scotland squad
John Barclay will captain the squad for a gruelling travelling schedule that will take them through Singapore, Australia and Fiji.
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May 8th 2017, 5:39 PM
# Trade Surplus
England star's honest assessment of Lions omission: 'Peter O'Mahony played his way in — I failed'
James Haskell was left out of Warren Gatland’s squad for this summer’s New Zealand tour.
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May 3rd 2017, 5:13 PM
# mane man
Warburton learned of Lions honour in supermarket car park
For the second British and Irish Lions tour running, Sam Warburton has been named captain.
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Apr 19th 2017, 1:12 PM
# mane men
Wilkinson: Lions leadership group more important than captaincy
Having a leadership group should be paramount for the British and Irish Lions on their tour of New Zealand, says Jonny Wilkinson.
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Mar 31st 2017, 5:05 PM
# four heads are better
Eddie Jones makes a case for a four-captain Lions' leadership group
England head coach Eddie Jones thinks a captain from each country would suit the Lions in New Zealand.
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Mar 22nd 2017, 12:47 PM
# watch me nehe
France? Non! Milner-Skudder commits to All Blacks and Hurricanes
The outrageously talented wing will stay in his native country through the 2019 World Cup.
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Jan 25th 2017, 6:30 AM
# happy henry
Racing centre Chavancy fills Fofana void in France squad
After scoring in Thomond Park, the centre got a call from Guy Noves.
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Jan 22nd 2017, 7:29 PM
# ICBM
North Korea is planning to test a new long-range missile in 2017
In his New Year’s speech, Kim Jong-Un added that the country had significantly bolstered its nuclear deterrent in 2016.
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Jan 1st 2017, 4:10 PM
# Seeing Red
Hartley set for hearing tomorrow over Sean O'Brien strike
England skipper Dylan Hartley will be informed this week how long he will serve in his latest suspension.
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Dec 13th 2016, 9:36 AM
# Whistle blown
Craig Joubert announces retirement from refereeing Test rugby
Joubert will take up a new role at World Rugby in 2017 where he will help to develop new referees.
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Dec 7th 2016, 3:01 PM
# Cheik point
ARU boss says Cheika's job is safe despite losing 9 of 15 Tests this year
Bill Pulver is confident the Wallabies can still make progress under the former Leinster head coach.
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Dec 7th 2016, 12:16 PM
# On a Roll
Best is yet to come from England after Wallabies win caps undefeated 2016
George Ford insists England were nowhere near their best despite a 16-point defeat of Australia.
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Dec 4th 2016, 10:47 AM
# Reaction
Cheika hesitant to label England northern hemisphere's best
England’s gritty style is not one that the Australia coach is keen to replicate.
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Dec 3rd 2016, 8:12 PM
# aussie schemozzle
South Africa claim their airport jostling incident with journalist was staged
“As far as our security was concerned it was a direct breach of security protocol and he had to act to protect our players.”
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Nov 29th 2016, 6:18 PM
# costly victory
Dan Lydiate injury sours dominant Wales win over South Africa
Wales may be more concerned about a knee injury to their flanker than their routine win over a sorry South Africa in Cardiff.
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Nov 26th 2016, 8:11 PM
# Twickenham
Elliot Daly red doesn't prove costly as England punish the Pumas
Daly was sent off in the fifth minute but England coped manfully, extending their perfect run thanks to a 27-14 win.
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Nov 26th 2016, 5:29 PM
# Accolades
All Blacks dominate World Rugby Player of the Year awards
As the All Blacks were named the World Rugby Team of the Year, Beauden Barrett took the individual prize.
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Nov 14th 2016, 7:53 AM
# Boost
Wales see off Pumas to end losing streak
Tries from Liam Williams and Gareth Davies, plus the boot of Leigh Halfpenny, led Wales to a morale-boosting win over Argentina.
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Nov 12th 2016, 8:14 PM
# Test
'I couldn't tell you the last time we played five-a-side' - Sturridge on Klopp's tactical sessions
“In football, not may clubs do double sessions during the season but we have the opportunity to do it.”
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Nov 9th 2016, 10:53 AM
# All Black-adder
'I think if anyone can challenge the All Blacks it is more likely to be Ireland'
Former All Black Todd Blackadder believes Ireland are capable of toppling the world champions.
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Oct 25th 2016, 8:42 PM
# formidable
Savea, Cruden and Fekitoa return for history-chasing All Blacks
Steve Hansen makes three changes for Saturday’s game in Auckland.
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Oct 19th 2016, 6:31 PM
# Tribute
'It's hard to believe, to be honest' - Michael Cheika pays tribute to Anthony Foley
The former Leinster coach Michael Cheika reflected on the tragic death of a ‘special person’.
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Oct 17th 2016, 9:48 AM
# cutting it fine
Surgery for Warburton after JVDF clash, flanker hopes to return in time for Wales' November Tests
The Wales captain suffered a fractured cheekbone in the loss to Leinster.
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Oct 4th 2016, 1:00 PM
# Advice
Eddie Jones tells England prop Vunipola to lose weight
The player was included in the coach’s 37-man training squad for the upcoming Tests
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Oct 4th 2016, 10:43 AM
# Centre of attention
Ben Te'o one of seven uncapped players included in England squad
Eddie Jones’ side are preparing for Tests against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia.
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Sep 30th 2016, 2:18 PM
# Claim
'England should have at least 15 in Lions squad'
Eddie Jones believes the Lions have a real opportunity to beat the All Blacks and thinks England should be heavily represented in the squad.
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Sep 14th 2016, 9:53 AM
# Matt Finish
Matt Giteau admits he may have played his last game for Australia
After breaking his ankle against New Zealand, Giteau could step aside to let the next generation come through.
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Aug 24th 2016, 3:13 PM
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Aug 12th 2016, 5:41 PM
# full of praise
Allister Coetzee lauds resilient Springboks after series comeback
The Springboks held off Ireland to claim the three-Test series 2-1 in Port Elizabeth.
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Jun 26th 2016, 2:12 PM
# Les Bleus
France ensure tied series with Argentina rout
That’s all you’ll be winning this weekend, lads.
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Jun 25th 2016, 9:59 PM
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