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On This Day in 2015: Japan stun South Africa in the Rugby World Cup

Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try sealed a staggering performance from the Brave Blossoms.

The Independent UK

Natasha Hunt set to be highest profile omission from England squad for Rugby World Cup

Simon Middleton names his squad of 32 for the tournament in New Zealand on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Taking care of World Cup teams' desires

From ice baths to waka ama, buses to meals, the team liaison officers for the Rugby World Cup will make sure every team's needs and desires are met. Angela Walker speaks to two TLOs.,

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Cheika dreaming of championship ahead of Boks clash

Buenos Aires (AFP) - When Michael Cheika took over as coach of Argentina he said his main aim was to build a team for next year's Rugby World Cup, yet ahead of Saturday's clash with South Africa in Buenos Aires, he is still dreaming of winning The Rugby Championship.

AFP

What time does England v Wales Women rugby kick off?

Wales Women take on the Red Roses in what will be their final run-out before the Rugby World Cup

Wales Online

Fiji's world sevens champion Rasaku joins Bayonne

Bayonne (France) (AFP) - Fiji's Kaminieli Rasaku has joined Bayonne days after winning the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the French Top 14 club said on Tuesday.

AFP

The 32 Wales players fighting for 10 final places in the 2023 Rugby World Cup squad as trials begin

Rugby World Cup season gets under way this week and some players have everything to play for

Wales Online

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Bigger bang if Rugby World Cup sticks to north

Rugby World Cup tournament head Michelle Hooper explains why all games will be played in NZ's north, and how this will be the tipping point for change in the women's game.

Newsroom.co.nz

What time and TV channel are Ireland playing in the Rugby World Cup Sevens?

Both the men's and women's sides will take part in the World Rugby Sevens in Cape Town on Friday morning.

Irish Mirror

Rugby in mourning as much-loved commentator Willie Los'e dies suddenly in Cape Town

Los'e was in Cape Town, where he was due to cover the Sevens Rugby World Cup

Wales Online

'Confidence' about Rugby World Cup despite Champions League fiasco

Paris (AFP) - World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin says he is "confident" about fan safety with one year to go to the Rugby World Cup in France despite the security issues surrounding May's Champions League final held in Paris.

AFP

Japan coach vows to tone down flair for Rugby World Cup 'challenge'

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan thrilled fans with their swashbuckling style at the 2019 Rugby World Cup but head coach Jamie Joseph believes it would be "pointless" to play the same way at next year's tournament.

AFP

French rugby supremo Bernard Laporte faces corruption trial

Bernard Laporte, the man in charge of the French Rugby Federation, appeared in court Wednesday charged with corruption and influence-peddling – just a year out from the French-hosted Rugby World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Rugby World Cup 2023: a year away and still entirely unpredictable

Recent results and performances in both hemispheres show the margins in international rugby have rarely been finer

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Japan name huge 52-man training squad with eye on Rugby World Cup

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Friday named a mammoth 52-man preliminary squad to face New Zealand, England and France, saying he needs "more depth" for next year's Rugby World Cup.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as World Cup planning thrown into disarray amid accusations and World Rugby statement

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Newcastle Herald

Tokyo to Auckland: Cyclists stop in Newcastle on 16,000km Rugby World Cup ride

"We are 10 countries in now. Been on the road 171 days, cycled 13 or 14,000 kilometres. So it has been a wild adventure."

AFP

England's Mercer in World Cup frame with 2023 Gloucester move

London (AFP) - Zach Mercer had given himself a chance to be involved in England's squad for next year's Rugby World Cup by agreeing to join Premiership side Gloucester ahead of the 2023/24 season.

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Rugby World Cup boss suspended by French sports minister

Paris (AFP) - The chief executive of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Claude Atcher, was suspended on Monday by French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera as a preliminary investigation into his management style found evidence of a "deep social malaise" within the organisation.

Wales Online

Wales name team to face Canada in Women's World Cup warm-up as winger who 'trains the house down' makes debut

Ioan Cunningham's Wales side face Canada in the first of two Women's Rugby World Cup warm-ups, with the other being played against England in September

AAP

Cooper backs O'Connor for Wallabies return

Quade Cooper expects James O'Connor to rediscover his best form and force his way back into the Wallabies side before next year's Rugby World Cup.

Newsroom.co.nz

Fleet Black Ferns raise hope, but need tougher test

It was far from the perfect performance, but the Black Ferns’ 52-5 whomping of the Wallaroos has given former internationals new hope for NZ's defence of the Rugby World Cup in 47 days’ time.

ABC News

Wallaroos outclassed in heavy 52-5 defeat to Black Ferns in Christchurch

New Zealand embarrasses Australia and reinforces its Rugby World Cup credentials with a resounding 52-5 victory in Christchurch.

AFP

All Blacks search for united front after Foster soap opera

Wellington (AFP) - With just over a year until the Rugby World Cup in France, All Blacks coach Ian Foster has been given the vote of confidence despite poor results.

Newsroom.co.nz

An Angel at the Black Ferns' doorstep

After a troubled childhood, promising young prop Angel Mulu charged her way into the Black Ferns this season, boosting her dream to play at the Rugby World Cup.

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