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Taniela Tupou double helps power Australia to emphatic win over Japan

Taniela Tupou scored twice as Australia produced a dominant second-half display to beat Japan 56-17 in Townsville on Saturday and win three Tests in a row for the first time since 2024.

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Wallabies survive Japan fightback for narrow win in Osaka

Les Kiss began his tenure as Wallabies head coach with a hard-fought 35-32 victory over Japan in Osaka, but Australia were made to work for every point.

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Nations Championship: Australia end losing streak as France and Scotland win

Australia record their first victory in the Nations Championship with a comfortable win over Italy in Perth, France were too good for Japan in Tokyo while Scotland beat Fiji at Murrayfield.

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Italy hit back for famous win over Australia, All Blacks leave it late to beat Scotland

Italy stunned Australia in Udine, the All Blacks needed a late try to overcome Scotland while Ireland and England recorded wins in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.

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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu shines in dominant Springbok win at wet Wembley

The Springboks kicked off their November tour on an emphatic note as they dispatched Japan 61-7 at a wet Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

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Eddie Jones reveals his Brave Blossoms to face all-conquering Boks

There is a South African flavour to the Japan team that will do battle against the Springboks at Wembley this Saturday.

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