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England cannot take a backward step: Leonard
Former England prop Jason Leonard says that England cannot afford to take a backward step this November if they are to have any chance of winning the world cup.
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Hamilton demands more from Leicester Tigers
New Zealand and Leicester Winger Scott Hamilton says that the Tigers need to adapt to the new fast and furious Aviva Premiership with haste and a smarter approach.
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Henson to target 2011 World Cup for Wales
Gavin Henson says that he wants to win back his place in the Wales team in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
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Springboks pulled out of Currie Cup
The South African Rugby Union have confirmed that the contracted Springboks will undertake a conditioning programme for the next four weeks and will be withdrawn from their Currie Cup squads until 6 October.
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'I am not going to be Dan Carter' : Aaron Cruden
Hurricanes young gun Aaron Cruden has insisted that he will not be going out to impersonate Dan Carter when he makes his starting debut against the Wallabies this weekend.
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Coetzee denies plot to oust Peter de Villiers
Former Springboks Assistant and now Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has denied that he is part of a planned coup to topple South African national coach Peter de Villiers.
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Glasgow sign up Canadian international flanker
Glasgow Warriors have signed Canadian international Chauncey O'Toole on a short term contract after the flanker impressed during a brief trial in pre-season.
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Mitchell to stop Lions 'getting carried away'
After four successive wins in the Currie Cup the Lions appear to be on a roll but coach John Mitchell plans to keep his players feet on the ground.
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'I could take over the Boks next week' : White
Jake White says that he cannot bear to watch the Springboks play as bad as they are playing and he is ready to take over the coaching position now.
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SANZAR bracing for post world cup exodus
Southern hemisphere nations are braced for a mass exodus of players following the 2011 Rugby World Cup that kicks off a year from now in New Zealand.
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Bok Basher loses endorsement for Twitter slur
Triple Olympic champion swimmer Stephanie Rice has lost an endorsement contract with luxury carmaker Jaguar over a homophobic slur she made on Twitter.
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Wallabies now the world's second best team
Triple Olympic champion swimmer Stephanie Rice has lost an endorsement contract with luxury carmaker Jaguar over a homophobic slur she made on Twitter.
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Gatland to decide on Wales future this month
Wales coach Warren Gatland has revealed that he will soon announce whether he plans to stay on with Wales after his contract ends after the 2011 World Cup.
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French club Agen & CauCau part company
Agen rugby club are to release Rupeni Caucaunibuca after the Fijian winger broke his contract by missing seven weeks of pre-season training and the start of the new Top 14 season.
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Ulster gets the Best injury update
Ulster have been given a big boost with the news that Rory Best will be able to continue playing in the Magners League and has been cleared of any new injury.
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Press back Wallabies on road to world cup
The Wallabies have cleared a critical hurdle in their journey to next year's World Cup with their last-gasp win over the world champion Springboks, the Australian press said on Monday.
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Currie Cup Rugby Review - Week nine
At the conclusion of week nine, only points' differentials separates the Western Province, the Free State Cheetahs and the Blue Bulls on the 2010 Currie Cup log.
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Flutey not happy with playing at 10 for Wasps
England and London Wasps back Riki Flutey says that he is not happy playing flyhalf where Wasps played him on Saturday against Harlequins.
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Saracens Vicarage road decision expected
Saracens long awaited decision on whether or not to stay at Vicarage Road is expected tomorrow.
The Hornets activated a break clause
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Maestri ruled out of Top 14 Rugby for Toulouse
Toulouse have lost their French international second-row forward Yoann Maestri for at least the next three weeks with an injury to his right shoulder.
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Bath sign French Sevens & U/21 star wing
Bath Rugby have confirmed that they have signed French Sevens and ex Under-21 winger Jacques Boussuge on a one year deal.
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Bok coach De Villiers will not be sacked....yet
Despite much speculation that Springbok coach Peter De Villiers is about to lose his job he will undergo a performance review.
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Mallinder pleased after Saints opening victory
Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder was thrilled with his team's opening Aviva Premiership performance when they beat champions Leicester Tigers 27-19.
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Meehan wants more than bonus point wins
Bath coach Steve Meehan says that he is not happy with his team's performance even though they beat Leeds and earned a bonus point.
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Northampton too good for Leicester's Tigers
Northampton Saints upset last season's Champions with 27-19 victory at Franklins Gardens in their Aviva Premiership opener.
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