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Cadbury backs Wallaroos through to '29 RWC

Feeling the national governing body has finally listened to its female players, Wallaroos captain Piper Duck is ready to let the rugby do the talking.

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2dTom Chambers

England coach dismisses lack of 6N competition

England coach John Mitchell dismissed claims that their ongoing dominance in the Six Nations is a problem for women's rugby after his side's 88-10 thrashing of Ireland on Saturday.

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Force beat Crusaders for first time since 2013 (00:17)
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Clarke and Funaki help Blues make light work of Brumbies (00:22)
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Force send Crusaders to bottom of Super Rugby table

The Western Force have heaped more pain on the Crusaders and dragged themselves off the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a 37-15 bonus-point victory over the fallen champions in Perth.

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Reds keep Highlanders scoreless in 31-0 thrashing (00:50)
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Barrett finishes off the Hurricanes' link up (00:22)
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Hurricanes down Drua, stay perfect in Super Rugby

The Hurricanes have overcome a poor second half in which they incurred three yellow cards to beat Fijian Drua 38-15 in Super Rugby Pacific, stretching their winning start to the season to eight matches and ending the Drua's unbeaten record at home.

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Beast: USA rugby could emulate Japan's success

Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira, the World Cup-winning former South Africa prop, has backed the USA's potential as a rugby nation, but said they will need a structural overhaul before they can match emerging superpower Japan.

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How can USA Rugby emulate Japan's success? (02:40)
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Women's Lions Tour unions get £3m injection

British insurance firm Royal London has given the rugby unions of England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland £3 million ($3.7 million) to invest in female coaches and players ahead of the British and Irish Lions women's inaugural tour.

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Wallabies to play afternoon Tests in Rugby Champ

It's back to the future for Australian rugby this season, with the Wallabies confirmed to play two afternoon fixtures during the Rugby Championship later this year.

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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.