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Is the Lancaster Criticism Harsh?

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View image | gettyimages.com Following England’s poor performance at the World Cup, Stuart Lancaster has resigned as England Head Coach. Lancaster took the reigns from Martin Johnson back in 2012, first as a temporary replacement before being handed the job permanently. And while Lancaster’s reign has ended in disappointment, it ...

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Burgess Tipped for League Return

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View image | gettyimages.com Sam Burgess is thought to be considering a return to Rugby League just weeks after featuring in an England side that was eliminated at the group stage at the Rugby Union World Cup. Burgess was criticised for his performances in the England side, although many have ...

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Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals Preview

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  South Africa vs New Zealand View image | gettyimages.com After a nightmare start to the tournament, South Africa have gradually improved and now look like the experienced, world class team that many expected them to be before the tournament started. Since their defeat to Japan, the Springboks have gradually improved ...

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Rugby World Cup Quarter-Finals Preview

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South Africa vs Wales View image | gettyimages.com South Africa came out of their pool on top, although at one point it looked like they could go crashing out of the tournament at the first hurdle after their opening game defeat to Japan. However, the Springboks recovered and went on ...

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Habana believes Boks can win World Cup

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View image | gettyimages.com   Springboks winger Brian Habana insists that South Africa have a fantastic chance to win this year’s Rugby World Cup despite their inconsistent form leading up to the tournament. The 32 year old believes that despite his side losing four out of five Tests before their ...

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Rugby World Cup: Fiji 47-15 Uruguay

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View image | gettyimages.com   Fiji ended their World Cup campaign on a high as they comfortably beat Uruguay to secure 4th place in Pool A. It was a seven-try thriller at the Stadium MK as over 30,000 spectators witnessed a strong performance from the Fijians. The first points on ...

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