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          Foster unsure where Manu fits in rugby switch

          Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has admitted he's not too sure where NZ Kiwis star Joseph Manu will play when he transitions from rugby league to rugby later this year following his signing with Japan League One club Toyota Verblitz.

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          Manu links with Foster in Japanese rugby switch

          Joey Manu's code switch has finally been confirmed, the Roosters star to join former All Blacks coach Ian Foster in Japan's League One next year.

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          Lancaster hat trick helps Rebels roll Highlanders

          A hat trick from exciting youngster Darby Lancaster has helped Melbourne march into the Super Rugby Pacific top four after a 47-31 bonus-point victory over the Highlanders.

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          5dReuters

          Perenara inspires Hurricanes who continue unbeaten streak

          Scrumhalf TJ Perenara equalled the Super Rugby Pacific all-time try-scoring record in the Wellington Hurricanes' 36-23 victory over Waikato Chiefs on Saturday, while New South Wales Waratahs won a golden-point thriller against Canterbury Crusaders.

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          10dBrittany Mitchell

          Disgusting foul play underscores dour weekend

          The first of the bye rounds was hardly inspiring viewing with two teams scoring over 50 points each, while Fijian Drua will be counting the cost of their brain explosions in their lose to the Rebels on Friday.

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          All Blacks great Whitelock calls time on career

          All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock has announced he will retire at the end of the season, finishing his career at French Top 14 side Pau.

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          22dLiam Napier

          Robertson must tread carefully with the selection signals he sends

          Scott Robertson must be careful as he continues to lobby to change All Blacks selection criteria in the hopes of regaining overseas talent. Remember, those who remain loyal to New Zealand Rugby are the future for the All Blacks, Liam Napier writes.

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          28dAAP

          Rebels no match for table-topping Hurricanes

          Melbourne have been left to rue another slow start in crashing to the table-topping Hurricanes, who piled on the points in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Palmerston North.

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          44dESPN staff

          Barrett to miss Blues, Crusaders with ban

          Hurricanes' Jordie Barrett has been handed a three-week suspension for a dangerous hit on Reds' Jordie Petaia that eventually saw the wing taken from the field during last week's Super Round, meanwhile Moana's Nigel Ah Wong has been handed a warning.

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          56dBrittany Mitchell

          Barrett left 'little bit nervous' by Schmidt's move

          Scott Barrett has joined a chorus of current and former All Blacks players speaking out about their apprehension of Joe Schmidt's appointment as the new Wallabies head coach, telling ESPN he's "slightly nervous" about the move.

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          Rebels rocked with SR future still in the wind

          Coach Kevin Foote has painted a grim picture of the embattled Melbourne Rebels, who look set to enter this Super Rugby Pacific season as dead men walking.

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          101dBrittany Mitchell

          Robertson wants 'open-minded' eligibility policy

          New All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has urged New Zealand Rugby to keep an "open mind" and consider changing eligibility policies to open the door for overseas players to pull on the black jersey in 2024.

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          119dReuters

          NZR, members agree to Silver Lake capital raise

          New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will proceed with a NZ$62.5 million ($39.24 million) capital raise under its existing Silver Lake underwrite after sealing agreement with its voting members and 26 provincial unions.

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          Springboks to host Portugal in 2024

          World champions South Africa will host Ireland and New Zealand for two tests each next year and also welcome Portugal for a historic first meeting between the sides in July as officials confirmed the Springboks' home test fixtures for 2024 on Friday.

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          61dESPN

          SRP countdown: every announced pre-season fixture

          After a huge 2023 season, all 12 Super Rugby Pacific sides are preparing for another big 2024. With the competition kicking off on Friday 23 February, teams will prepare with official pre-season fixtures kicking off as early as Feb. 3.

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          137dESPN staff

          Barrett signs on for another World Cup cycle

          Beauden Barrett will be available for the All Blacks later this year after the veteran playmaker signed a new deal with New Zealand Rugby through 2027.

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          142dReuters with ESPN staff

          Cane: All Blacks should consider overseas eligibility

          New Zealand Rugby should consider reviewing rules that prohibit the selection of nationals playing overseas, All Blacks captain Sam Cane said on Tuesday as he started a short stint with Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath.

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