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OPINION: Sam Cane and his players need to understand the sporting world has changed but sacrifices around the festive season are nothing new. http://dlvr.it/Rhj7ds

Meeting of Sanzaar bosses reveals an agreement for December 12 finish, despite NZ Rugby insisting otherwise. http://dlvr.it/RhhRpH

It used to be double trouble for rugby opponents, now the pair are making a mark on either side of the Tasman. http://dlvr.it/RhhRnt

OPINION: Kiwi rugby bosses face cold, hard realities after their latest slap in the face, writes Marc Hinton. http://dlvr.it/RhdHGF

As Wallaby Pete Samu spends time in quarantine he can thank All Black Richie Mo'unga for his tucker and toiletries. http://dlvr.it/RhcZnV

Canterbury is searching for answers after consecutive losses, but coach Mark Brown denies they've lacked hunger. http://dlvr.it/RhcZlj

English Premiership club to pay tribute to New Zealander who played for their amateur side. http://dlvr.it/RhYPTG

See Chris Robshaw leads Quins out for the last time at the StoopLeading the way: Chris Robshaw of Harlequins (Getty Images)Harlequins v Wasps live stream: How to watch the Premiership match online from anywhere It’s the end of an era …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/RhXkBT

From the 2005 anthem Power of Four to Wonderwall and traditional standards, we look at the part music can play on the most famous rugby tour of all(illustration edited from Getty Images)The British & Irish Lions and Music AS THE camera pans down the line, jaws are set, eyes are fixed. …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/RhXk8t

The Bus may be running on fumes but at his peak he was the best winger in world rugby, former rival writes. http://dlvr.it/RhTlZq

The 38-year-old AB great gets another chance to prolong his incredible career with unexpected return to south of France. http://dlvr.it/RhTBJL

The Ranfurly Shield is heading to Dunedin but Canterbury need to do some soul-searching after another loss to a Championship side. http://dlvr.it/RhTBHg

Ahead of next year’s tour to South Africa, Jacob Whitehead casts an eye over the assistant coach candidatesPlenty to ponder: Warren Gatland is set to name his Lions assistants later this year (Getty Images)Ahead of next year’s tour to South Africa, Jacob Whitehead casts an eye over the assistant coach candidates http://dlvr.it/RhR34Q

Mike Brewer, who played 61 games for the All Blacks, is concerned the captaincy could have a negative impact on Sam Cane's form. http://dlvr.it/RhQWL8

Her dad played Super Rugby, her brother is in the All Blacks and now Teuila Sotutu has been named in the NZ under-21 netball team. http://dlvr.it/RhQWJX

The London Metropolitan Police officer was shot in the line of duty. Matt Ratana had lived a life of service after playing for top level rugby clubs. http://dlvr.it/RhNFhG

Bruce Hemara played more than 100 games for Manawatū, after a lengthy apprenticeship, but missed his All Blacks test chance. http://dlvr.it/RhMbJS

It's a Challenge Cup semi-final... and Semi Radradra faces his old team, too!Facing old friends: Semi Radradra of Bristol Bears (Getty Images)Bristol v Bordeaux live stream: How to watch the Challenge Cup match online from anywhere A Challenge Cup final beckons …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/RhMbFx

Another "frustrating" spell of injuries hasn't perturbed the two-test Chiefs loose forward's will for a test comeback. http://dlvr.it/RhJXJl

See who is taking charge of these mammoth Test matchesOfficials: Referee Nigel Owens and his assistants (Getty Images)Referee appointments Autumn Nations Cup We now know which match officials will be in charge of key match-ups in the …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/RhHrYX

All the refereeing appointments for the rescheduled Six Nation 2020 matches, for both men and womenMan in the middle: Pascal Gauzere will ref Italy v England (Getty Images)Referee appointments Six Nations 2020 As the rescheduled Six Nations roars back into action – albeit without crowds – it …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/RhHrXl

Dave Rennie rates 20-year-old pivot as 'courageous and confident' and says he'll be considered for Bledisloe Cup bow. http://dlvr.it/RhDksl

Europe's PRO14 competition has confirmed it is in “early discussions” to add more South African teams next year. http://dlvr.it/RhD3zC

Former Wales assistant returns to coaching having conquered his gambling demons. http://dlvr.it/RhD3tw

Brumbies midfielder grew up in Auckland and played with All Black Jack Goodhue at school, but told his family he 'always wanted to be a Wallaby'. http://dlvr.it/Rh8wy1

Former Red Rose star hopes diagnosis serves as a warning for others to get tested as rugby world rallies around him. http://dlvr.it/Rh895R

OPINION: Red faces will be spared when Lachlan Boshier surely gets his national call-up in the coming days. http://dlvr.it/Rh8942

Forget the official standings. Here's how Stuff ranks the 14 teams after the second round of action. http://dlvr.it/Rh56l5

Ex-AB reveals intensity of South African rivalry with some bone-jarring examples. http://dlvr.it/Rh4M82

Luckless Jordan Petaia is in doubt for the first Bledisloe Cup against the All Blacks in Wellington after suffering a hip flexor injury. http://dlvr.it/Rh4M69

It's been some kind of 10 days in the Sotutu family with netballer Teuila joining Hoskins in earning a national call up. http://dlvr.it/Rh1NSf

As the ex-England captain prepares to swap the Premiership for Major League Rugby, he reflects on his career to dateNice touch: Chris Robshaw scores druing the Premiership's restart (Getty Images)As the ex-England captain prepares to swap the Premiership for Major League Rugby, he reflects on his career to date http://dlvr.it/Rh0mzv

TJ Perenara and the visiting backs had a field day to secure a bonus point victory at the Garden of Eden. http://dlvr.it/Rh03GR

A promise he can base his family in Queensland next season also behind Warriors' skipper's decision to stick with the NRL. http://dlvr.it/RgymhT

While there's a void of Black Ferns tests in 2020, top rugby stars will be tested by a clash of schedules in defining period. http://dlvr.it/RgyBtg

Make sure you know all the television details for Bordeaux's match with Edinburgh. Make sure you know all the television details for Bordeaux's match with Edinburgh. http://dlvr.it/RgxRZ8

Canterbury face Otago in an all-South Island clash in the third round of the Farah Palmer Cup. http://dlvr.it/Rgw0Rh

Don't miss a moment of the action from Bristol's upcoming matchup with the Dragons. First Up: Bristol will face the Dragons in the first Challenge Cup quarter-final this weekend (Getty Images)Don't miss a moment of the action from Bristol's upcoming matchup with the Dragons. http://dlvr.it/RgvFxP

The back-row assesses her country’s progress and looks ahead to the RWC 2021 qualifiersCarry on: Giada Franco tests Wales' defence in this year's Six Nations (Getty Images)The back-row assesses her country’s progress and looks ahead to the RWC 2021 qualifiers http://dlvr.it/RgtB6t

Just as Georgia get a big break in Eight Nations, vice-president is arrested after allegedly shooting former star in leg. http://dlvr.it/RgrF1S

From Rio to Rotorua, the England fly-half reflects on the highs and lows of more than a decade at the topSnapshot: England's Katy Daley-McLean poses for a photo with fans (Inpho)From Rio to Rotorua, the England fly-half reflects on the highs and lows of more than a decade at the top http://dlvr.it/RgqSGB

One man was wounded and taken to hospital. There has been one arrestA Georgian match jersey, with union logo (Getty Images)Reports of a shooting incident at Georgian Rugby Union It has been reported in the Georgian media that a shooting …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/RgpLpv

Ex-Wallabies lock says Kiwi coach would have been told: 'You're an employee of Rugby Australia, they bloody well will be playing'. http://dlvr.it/RgmPLF

From riding the waves at Pauanui, to riding a wave of excitement around his Waikato debut, youngster gets confidence injection after outplaying All Blacks opposite. http://dlvr.it/RglYhx

The Dragons and Wales back-rower explains how he keeps busy away from rugbyStrike a pose: Ross Moriarty modelling his Trak Athletic range (George Hanks)The Dragons and Wales back-rower explains how he keeps busy away from rugby http://dlvr.it/RgjpQH

Kiwi coach claims rankings don't matter in pandemic-ravaged year and insists the Springboks should play in the Rugby Championship. http://dlvr.it/RghVCM

Tupou Vaa'i could have played for New Zealand under-20s this year but made the ABs instead, and he isn't the only outstanding prospect on the radar. http://dlvr.it/RggGSW

Ink Richie Mo’unga’s name in Ian Foster’s All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship in Australia later this year. http://dlvr.it/RgdQYL

Rugby Australia could refuse to play any Bledisloe Cup games in New Zealand this year if it can't reach an agreement with NZ Rugby. http://dlvr.it/Rgcbz2

Fans return to Kingsholm for this Premiership encounterAll in: Lewis Ludlow is tackled by Danny Care (Getty Images)Gloucester v Harlequins live stream: How to watch the Premiership match online from anywhere Up to 1000 lucky people will …Continue reading » http://dlvr.it/RgbQrJ