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Papalii-Cane conundrum tops list of All Blacks' questions after tumultuous 2022
Twickenham was supposed to provide definitive proof the All Blacks have the makings of a World Cup-winning team. On that grand stage the final Test of their tumultuous year instead served to underline many of the same doubts evident throughout 2022.
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Autumn Nation Series W4 wrap: Questions must be answered over White concussion call
The three minutes in Dublin that sums up the Wallabies' 2022 season
The Wallabies slumped to a ninth loss for 2022, losing 13-10 to Ireland in a largely forgettable Test match. While they showed character against mounting injuries, the opening three minutes of this match largely summed up their increasingly awful year.
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England-New Zealand delivers fireworks once more, but both teams are a work in progress
There is something about England facing New Zealand that always seems to produce fireworks. Saturday's meeting was no different.
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Late pen earns Georgia stunning win vs. Wales
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W3 wrap: Give the Twitter videos a rest, Rassie
The rugby continues to deliver across the U.K and Europe, with several gripping encounters highlighting the weekend's action. But Rassie Erasmus doesn't appear to be enjoying himself, if his Twitter videos are any guide.
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Wallabies miles away from a Renaissance after wretched Florence performance
All Blacks hold off feisty Scotland challenge
New Zealand debutant Mark Telea scored two tries to help the tourists claw their way back from nine points down to see off a feisty Scotland 31-23 in Sunday's test at Murrayfield.
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- France extend unbeaten run with win over Japan
- Late pen earns Georgia stunning win vs. Wales
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ESPN's 2022 men's football codes crystal ball
With 2021 in the rear view mirror, we look towards the new year with hope for better days as we predict the future for our major men's footy codes. .
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'A steely resolve': Has Rugby Australia weathered the COVID storm?
Andy Marinos and Hamish McLennan will this week try to solidify Rugby Australia's bid for the 2027 World Cup. It is a long way from where the game was 18 months ago, though there is still more to be done on the road to recovery.
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Super Rugby player transfers for 2022 season
The player movement across the Super Rugby teams is continuing across both Australia and New Zealand. Stay across the latest contract news here.
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Crystal-balling a Wallabies team for the 2027 World Cup
Australia is on the front foot in the race to win the rights to host the Rugby World Cup in 2027. It will be a tough bid to turn down, while this potential Wallabies line-up would likely also take some beating, [hopefully] on home soil.
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