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Rugby World Cup 2023: Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui ready to step down
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Tuesday, 17 October 2023 02:57
Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has announced plans to step down at the end of the year after his team's Rugby World Cup campaign ended.Raiwalui, 49, guided Fiji to a first World Cup quarter-final for 16 years after wins over Australia and Georgia in the pool stage in France.But a 30-24 loss to England ended hopes of a first semi-final…
Rudie van Vuuren: Meet the 'Doc' who played at World Cups in two sports
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Monday, 16 October 2023 16:01
"You know, sometimes rugby players on cricket fields are not good things."As the only man to have ever played in both a Rugby World Cup and Cricket World Cup, Rudie van Vuuren knows what he's talking about.Male rugby players may be known for their machismo, but in 2003 Van Vuuren took his into a Cricket World Cup too - telling…
Eddie Jones: Australia coach says 'I'm staying' and denies link with Japan
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Monday, 16 October 2023 23:41
Head coach Eddie Jones says he remains committed to Australia despite their early exit from the World Cup.The Wallabies were knocked out at the group stage for the first time after defeats by Fiji and Wales.Former England coach Jones also denied speculation linking him with a return as Japan coach."I'm staying," said Jones, who began his second spell in charge…
England v Australia: Scrum-half Ella Wyrwas makes first start for Red Roses in WXV1
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Tuesday, 17 October 2023 01:50
Scrum-half Ella Wyrwas will make her first start for England in the opening game of WXV1 against Australia on Friday in Wellington.Regular starting scrum-half Lucy Packer was a late withdrawal from the travelling squad to New Zealand because of injury.Centres Tatyana Heard and Megan Jones form a new-look midfield.Number eight Alex Matthews returns to the side for the first time…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Are South Africa even better than 2019 world champions?
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Tuesday, 17 October 2023 03:46
"We are talking about one of the best rugby teams ever, who are aiming to go back-to-back and have evolved."England are all too aware of the challenge awaiting them.A Rugby World Cup semi-final with South Africa is a repeat of the 2019 final, in which they were soundly beaten.England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth says the Springboks have developed even further…
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