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Kieran Read to retire from All Blacks duty after World Cup
Kieran Read has confirmed that 2019 will be his swansong year in New Zealand, with the number eight set to retire from international rugby.
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Team of the Week: Super Rugby, Round Three
With the dust having settled on Round Three of Super Rugby, we have gone through the action to pick out the best players from the games.
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Hamish Watson and WP Nel return to Scotland squad
Gregor Townsend has welcomed the return of five players from injury – and added three others – ahead of Saturday’s Test against Wales.
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Experienced trio return to England squad
England boss Eddie Jones has called up 31 players to prepare for their fourth Six Nations Test, against Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Tatafu Polota-Nau joins Waratahs on loan
Wallabies Test hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is returning to Australia to help fill as short-term injury cover for his former team, the Waratahs.
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Bill Beaumont invites Fiji to World League meeting
World Rugby boss Sir Bill Beaumont has invited rugby bosses, including officials from Fiji, to a meeting to discuss the proposed World League.
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Former Lions lock joins the Hurricanes
Experienced South African second-row Andries Ferreira has joined the Hurricanes squad for the remainder of this year’s Super Rugby season.
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USA retain Las Vegas Sevens title
The USA retained their title in Las Vegas after beating Samoa in the Cup final to become the outright leaders on the World Rugby Sevens Series.
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Toulouse continue fine form with win over Stade
Toulouse regained their six-point buffer at the summit of the Top 14 after a superb 28-9 triumph over Stade Francais in the French capital.
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Ulster grind out win over Dragons despite three yellow cards
Ulster remain in pole position for a PRO14 play-off spot after securing a 28-15 bonus-point victory over Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday.
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Newcastle boost survival hopes with crucial win
An impressive first half display helped Newcastle Falcons move four points closer to Worcester following a 17-6 victory over the Warriors.
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USA progress to semi-finals of Las Vegas Sevens
New Zealand, USA, Samoa and Argentina all progressed through to the Cup semi-finals of the Las Vegas Sevens after another enthralling day.
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Racing 92 put 50 points on La Rochelle
Racing 92 gave their play-off hopes a much-needed shot in the arm as they saw off La Rochelle 50-14, with Teddy Thomas scoring a hat-trick.
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Scarlets win arm wrestle against Munster
Scarlets moved into the PRO14’s Conference B play-off positions after claiming a 10-6 victory over Munster at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.
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Sarries cruise past Saints, wins for Chiefs, Quins, Tigers
Saracens kept the pressure on Exeter Chiefs at the top of Premiership table after beating Northampton 36-17 at Allianz Park on Saturday.
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Pat Lam hails Bristol’s energy and character
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam hailed the energy and character of his side after recording a first league win over Gloucester in more than 11 years.
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Crusaders beat Reds to claim 18th straight win
The Crusaders made it three victories out of three in this year’s Super Rugby competition after they eased past the Reds 22-12 on Saturday.