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Rugby Union Today: Japan win, Richie McCaw exclusive
Another busy day in the rugby union game as hosts Japan opened the 2019 Rugby World Cup with a 30-10 win over a resilient Russia in Tokyo.
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VIDEO: Japan v Russia highlights
Check out the highlights from Japan’s 30-10 World Cup win over Russia.
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Marika Koroibete re-signs with Rugby Australia
Marika Koroibete has given the Wallabies a boost on the eve of their Rugby World Cup opener by inking a new two-year contract extension.
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Richie McCaw’s secrets to winning the World Cup
Speaking exclusively to Planet Rugby, All Blacks legend Richie McCaw, has revealed the secrets to claiming global rugby union’s greatest prize.
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Hosts Japan open World Cup with unconvincing win
Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as Japan overcame a nervous start to beat Russia 30-10 in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup.
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Scotland make 10 changes for Rugby World Cup opener
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made 10 changes to his side for their game against Ireland at the International Stadium, Yokohama.
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Ireland announce side for Scotland showdown
Rory Best will captain Ireland in their Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland, with eight of the starting XV making their tournament bow.
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England shift Owen Farrell to centre for Tonga opener
England coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Tonga in their opening game of the World Cup, with Owen Farrell starting at centre.
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Rugby Union Today: Nick Easter exclusive and team news
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we have an exclusive with Nick Easter plus there is team news ahead of the World Cup weekend.
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The short side: Rugby World Cup kicks off with a bang
The short side returns to Planet Rugby as we study the major talking points ahead of this week’s opening round of the Rugby World Cup.
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Seven bold predictions for the Rugby World Cup
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup kick-off, we have put our head on the block to bring you seven bold predictions that could happen in Japan.
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Nick Easter’s five keys for English success at World Cup
With England’s World Cup campaign launching in earnest on Sunday, Planet Rugby spoke to a veteran of three tournaments, Nick Easter.
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Argentina name strong team for France showdown
Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has named a strong starting XV to take on France in their Rugby World Cup opener in Tokyo on Saturday.
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Romain Ntamack to make history for France
France fly-half Romain Ntamack is set to make history when he lines up against Argentina in his team’s World Cup opener in Tokyo on Saturday.
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David Pocock to start for Wallabies against Fiji
David Pocock has been named in the Wallabies’ run-on side for their opening Rugby World Cup fixture against Fiji in Sapporo on Saturday.
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All Blacks name Ryan Crotty at 12 for Springboks clash
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has named a strong starting XV for their World Cup opener with the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.
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Rugby Union Today: Rob Howley fallout
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass returned to Planet Rugby to provide its unique take on several topics in the sport.
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VIDEO: England touch down in Japan
England have opened the doors on their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in Japan, with these videos making for captivating viewing.
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Loose Pass: Howley’s howler and media pressure
This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with how Wales will cope, and a new wave of general strange pressures within the game…