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'Unorthodox' Japan aiming for big scalps at the Rugby World Cup

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph believes that their unique style will cause their Pool D rivals problems at the Rugby World Cup.

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Johnny Sexton in trouble for abusing referee Jaco Peyper after Champions Cup final

Johnny Sexton's preparations for the upcoming Rugby World Cup could be hampered after he received a misconduct letter from European Professional Club Rugby.

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Steve Borthwick springs a few surprises in England World Cup training squad

Zach Mercer and Danny Care have been selected in England's first World Cup training squad.

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Boks back to full strength as Nienaber names 40-man training squad

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has named a 40-man Rugby Championship training squad set to assemble for a three-day camp in Pretoria starting on Sunday.

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Leicester Fainga'anuku to leave New Zealand for France after World Cup

All Blacks wing Leicester Fainga'anuku will leave New Zealand after the Rugby World Cup after signing a deal with French club Toulon.

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France head coach Fabien Galthie confirms he's spoken with disgraced prop Mohamed Haouas

France head coach Fabien Galthie has confirmed he has spoken to Mohamed Haouas and informed him that he would not be selected in his World Cup squad.