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The Australians gunning for Japanese rugby glory

A former Wallabies coach, plenty of Australian players and a handful of ex-NRL flyers will have a point to prove when the Japanese rugby union season kicks off.

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Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost

Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks

The Guardian - UK

Former Wallabies playmaker makes move to Los Angeles

Former Brumbies star and Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano will continue his long rugby career in the US after signing with Los Angeles.

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Brumbies depth to get early test in Pasifika clash

A string of injuries and some squad rotation means there will be some new faces when the ACT Brumbies host Moana Pasifika on Friday night.

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Western Force go 0-4 after home loss to Moana Pasifika

The Western Force are still winless and on bottom of the ladder after losing their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika 22-14 in Perth.

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Force stay tight after Kane Koteka handed drug ban

The Western Force's 0-3 start to the season was made even worse this week when flanker Kane Koteka was handed an 18-month doping ban.

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Reds name rookie playmaker for Super clash with Rebels

Queensland's Harry McLaughlin-Phillips will make his Super starting debut against Melbourne, while star NSW fullback Max Jorgensen is out with a hip injury.

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Moana Pasifika dent Fijian Drua in Super Round thriller

Moana Pasifika have held off a mighty comeback to notch their first-ever win over the Fijian Drua in a 39-36 Super Rugby thriller in Melbourne.

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Cutting Rebels will affect Victorian juniors: Leota

Melbourne skipper Rob Leota says there's plenty of young Victorian talent but they need the Rebels to stay afloat in Super Rugby to have players to look up to.

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England 18-17 Samoa: Rugby World Cup – as it happened

Danny Care’s late converted try helped England escape with victory after Samoa had led 17-8 with a superb attacking display

The Guardian - UK

Is England vs Samoa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

England will look to maintain momentum ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for this weekend

Italy look to put pressure on France, Wales aim to avoid another Georgia shock, and a maths test for Ireland and Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Kyle Sinckler: Rugby’s updated eligibility rule an improvement to the game

Sinckler is poised to start England’s final World Cup group match where he could face fellow Bristol forwards Steven Luatua and Chris Vui.

The Independent UK

Japan 28-22 Samoa: England confirmed as Pool D winners as Brave Blossoms set for Argentina decider

Japan are set for a decider against Argentina after a hard-fought 28-22 win over an ill-disciplined Samoa side in Toulouse on Thursday, a result which confirmed England as winners of Pool D

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Is Japan vs Samoa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D clash

France 24

Argentina beats Samoa to reach Rugby World Cup quarterfinals contention

Argentina was back in the quarterfinals hunt after defeating Samoa 19-10 in a bruising, scrappy Rugby World Cup pool match on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for this weekend

The Chile wing Cristobal Game, a late call-up, gets a chance to shine against England, Scotland fear Tonga rebound and the curious case of a missing tee

The Independent UK

Is Argentina vs Samoa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D fixture

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Samoa 43-10 Chile: Second-half rout secures bonus-point win

Samoa got their Rugby World Cup campaign up and running with an impressive win over a battling Chile side.

The Guardian - UK

Samoa 43-10 Chile: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Chile got the first try but Samoa found their groove in a devastating spell after half-time to earn a hard-fought bonus-point win

Evening Standard

Samoa vs Chile: Christian Leali’ifano takes next step in remarkable career after allegiance switch

Christian Leali’ifano will take the next step in his remarkable career when leading Samoa’s backline against Chile at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for on the second weekend

South Africa’s selection puzzler; Samoa want more time with tier one; Tshiunza’s steep learning curve; and fuelling with baguettes

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Birthright rule could revolutionise tournament as Tonga and Samoa feel benefit

Eligibility clause is designed to stop the sport’s big guns from draining the talent pool of less wealthy nations

The Guardian - UK

As quality gap closes, underdogs will have their day at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Fiji and Georgia have already shown they can beat top countries but look out for Chile and Portugal to make waves in France

The Guardian - UK

How birthright rule is giving teams the X-factor for Rugby World Cup

Tonga and Samoa head to France with squads enhanced by players capped elsewhere but eligibility changes may have drawbacks

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