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Japanese sit uneasy over RWC bid

Japanese sit uneasy over RWC bid

The reaction to the recent announcement from the IRB that tendering for hosting rights to both the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups has been met with a mixture of confidence and scepticism in Japan. FULL STORY >>

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Samoa wow their way to victory

Samoa stole a nine-try thriller by five tries to four in a pulsating 37-31 win over Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday.

Boks' top spot on the line

Boks' top spot on the line

New Zealand and South Africa will be playing for more than Tri-Nations points when they meet in Wellington on Saturday - the winners will also secure top spot on the IRB World Rankings.

NZ Maori turn on the style

NZ Maori turn on the style

New Zealand Maori swept Japan aside in Napier in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday, winning 65-22 courtesy of a second-half try shower that included a hat-trick from Hosea Gear.

SANZAR set for expansion talks

SANZAR set for expansion talks

The possibility of expanding the Super 14 and Tri-Nations competitions will be discussed when SANZAR meets with officials from five other national associations next month.

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