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Springboks' Jantjies arrested at airport after 'incident'
South Africa flyhalf Elton Jantjies was arrested for "malicious damage to property" after an incident on an Emirates airlines flight from Dubai to Johannesburg on Sunday, police said.


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World Rugby unveil 'legacy' priorities to ramp up profile of the women's game over a decade
World Rugby this week unveiled the host countries for the next decade of World Cups, and with the reveal, they announced their 10-year "legacy" plan to ramp up the women's game and increase the profile of the sport around the world.
Why rugby is making a big bet on bringing the World Cup to the United States
The Rugby World Cup is coming to the United States as the sport makes its biggest attempt yet at cracking its "north star."
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Waratahs condemn allegation of racial abuse
NSW Waratahs say they are disappointed to hear of an allegation of racist behaviour towards Hurricanes forward Du'Plessis Kirifi following the home side's 22-18 defeat at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday night.
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Super -- Not So Super -- R13: Concerns for Rennie in second-half sleepiness
Waratahs coach Darren Coleman described his side's loss to the Hurricanes as a "reality check", and the same could be said across all of the Australian franchises after Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific.

Super Rugby
Rebels suffer heart-breaking defeat against Chiefs in Melbourne
The Rebels lost 30-33 to the Chiefs in Melbourne after leading going into the final seconds of the match. The Chiefs scored with seconds to go to climb into the top 4.

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Rebels pipped by Chiefs in Super thriller
Melbourne's quest for Super Rugby Pacific redemption has fallen just short, with the Rebels going down to the Chiefs 33-30 in a Sunday afternoon thriller.

Super Rugby
Hurricanes defeat Waratahs after incredible comeback
A 75th minutes try to Ardie Savea has broken the hearts of Waratahs fans as the Hurricanes came away with the 22-18 victory after trailing by 15-points at halftime.

Rugby
Hurricanes roar to Super win over Waratahs
Skipper Ardie Savea has saved the day for the Hurricanes with a late try securing a 22-18 win over the Waratahs in a pulsating Super Rugby Pacific clash in Sydney.

Super Rugby
Blues bash woeful Reds at Eden Park
The Super Rugby leaders flexed their muscles at home defeating the Reds 53-26 to cement their spot on top of the ladder.

Rugby
Reds cop Super thrashing at hands of Blues
A second-half Blues' blitz has consigned the Queensland Reds to a fourth straight Super Rugby Pacific loss, the visitors beaten 53-26 at Eden Park.

Rugby
Drua beat Moana in Super Pacific battle
Fijian Drua have prevailed in their inaugural clash with Moana Pasifika, winning 34-19 in Parramatta.

Super Rugby
Highlanders thrash the Force in Dunedin
The Highlanders solidified their Super Rugby playoff berth after thrashing the Western Force in Dunedin 61-10.

Rugby
Crusaders down Brumbies in mighty tussle
The Crusaders have prevailed in the Super Rugby Pacific's biggest heavyweight battle of the season so far, but it didn't come easily against the Brumbies in a GIO Stadium thriller.

Rugby
Highlanders hand Force a Super smashing
The Western Force's Super Rugby Pacific season is in tatters after a 61-10 humbling at the hands of the Highlanders.

Rugby
Gregan: Rugby can maximise World Cup to grow the game
Former Wallabies captain George Gregan believes the run of major rugby events on home soil is a huge opportunity for local growth.
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Waratahs' Bell: Players learning despite card numbers
With the lowest number of cards handed out last weekend since Round 3, and the first red card-free round since Round 4, Waratahs prop Angus Bell believes players throughout Super Rugby Pacific are beginning to get the message World Rugby is sending.
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The run home: Predicting the final weeks of Super Rugby Pacific
Super Rugby Pacific has three clear front-runners, but even the make-up of the top two remains up in the air. The final make-up of the top eight also looks likely to change over the coming weeks. We break it all down here.

Rugby
Why the Brumbies are on a roll in 2022
Lessons from last year and excellent squad management have the Brumbies on a path that can end in Super Rugby Pacific glory, says the ESPN Scrum Reset team.
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Hooper buoyed by Super results but wary of England dominance
As the Wallabies edge towards their 2022 Test season, captain Michael Hooper says he's been buoyed by Australia's trans-Tasman results during Super Rugby Pacific in recent weeks but also remains grounded ahead of the England series in July.
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NZ view: Genuine progress, or another false dawn for Aussie rugby?
Optimism in Australian rugby is rising as fast as sea levels. No matter the Wallabies fortunes, confidence never seems in short supply. Is this latest swagger of buoyancy justified, or merely another false dawn?
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Japan duo return to boost Waratahs
With reinforcements arriving from Japan in the form of seasoned veterans Ned Hanigan and Paddy Ryan, the Waratahs say a home final is "critical" to their Super Rugby Pacific title ambitions.
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Lolesio spurns Japan, re-signs with Brumbies
Noah Lolesio has set his sights on the 2023 Rugby World Cup after re-signing with the Brumbies and Rugby Australia for a further two years.
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Super -- Not So Super -- Rugby Pacific: Brumbies can win it all
The Brumbies headed to Hamilton on the weekend with question marks remaining over their claims to Super Rugby glory. But a resounding victory over the Chiefs has cleared up any doubts, on a weekend when Christian Leali'ifano created history.

Rugby
Hurricanes beat Drua in 11-try thumping
Fullback Josh Moorby scored three tries and winger Wes Goosen two as the Wellington-based Hurricanes beat the Fijian Drua 67-5 on Sunday in a match which saw three notable debuts in Super Rugby Pacific.
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COVID-hit Crusaders brace for hot Brumbies
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has praised his team's ability to overcome adversity as the 12-time champions gear up for a season-defining clash with the Brumbies on Friday.
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