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USA Rugby clears 'first hurdle' in World Cup bid
The United States has thrown its hat into the ring to host the Rugby World Cup, with USA Rugby clearing the first hurdle in an attempt to bring the game's global showpiece to North America for either the 2027, 2029 or 2031 events.
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Jones names 21 uncapped players for Canada, U.S.
Eddie Jones has included 21 uncapped players in his initial 34-man squad for Tests against the United States and Canada, giving them an opportunity to make their mark in the absence of a host of unavailable regulars.
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All Blacks' Brad Weber staying equality course
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SA Lions axe Rainbow Cup due to COVID cases
South Africa's Lions franchise have been forced to cancel their final fixture in the Rainbow Cup due to COVID-19 infections in their squad just three weeks before they host the British & Irish Lions in Johannesburg.
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Tuqiri: RWC 2027 can put rugby 'back on the map' in Australia
Dual international Lote Tuqiri knows the impact a Rugby World Cup could have on the game in Australia, both in existing heartlands and new frontiers, particularly given the cultural changes Dave Rennie is already making at the Wallabies.
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Hamstring injury rules Vunivalu out of French series
A Wallabies debut for ex-NRL star Suliasi Vunivalu will have to wait with the winger to miss the upcoming Tests against France with a hamstring injury.
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De Allende allays injury fears after fire pit incident
South Africa's Damian de Allende and R.G. Snyman have suffered burns in a "fire pit accident", along with Munster team-mates Mike Haley and C.J. Stander last weekend, the PRO14 club has announced.
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England add Robinson and Codling as coaches
Ed Robinson and Alex Codling will join England coach Eddie Jones' backroom staff for their summer series against the United States and Canada, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday.
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