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Argentina rescind suspension of captain Matera over racist posts
Pablo Matera will be restored to the Pumas captaincy despite his previous racist social media posts, with the Argentina Rugby Union set to reverse its original decision.
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England hand Barbeary first call-up ahead of France clash
Wasps hooker Alfie Barbeary has been given his first England call-up after being included in the 33-man squad for Sunday's Autumn Nations Cup final against France.
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France will not change player rule for ANC final
France will be without a number of their top players for the Autumn Nations Cup final against England after coach Fabien Galthie confirmed he would not be seeking to change a rule that allows players to compete in just three international games.
RUGBY
Jones: Rugby mirrors society with racism issues
Rugby has improved its position on racism but the sport is a reflection of society and there is still work to do according to England coach Eddie Jones.
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Jones: 'Enjoy the defence' in England-France final
Eddie Jones warns that England's Autumns Nations Cup final against France will be defensive, and their dominant victories up to now have been hard fought.
RUGBY
Backlash grows over Pumas' Maradona tribute
The fallout over the Argentina rugby team's much-criticised tribute to Diego Maradona extended further on Tuesday, with some Argentines saying they will boycott the side because of what they consider an inadequate homage to the late football icon.
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Pumas captain Matera suspended over racist posts
Argentina's Pablo Matera has been stripped of the Pumas' captaincy and suspended along with team mates Guido Petti and Santiago Socino for posting racist comments on social media, the Argentine Rugby Union said on Tuesday.
Rugby
Lions tour may be postponed - SA Rugby
Fears remain that COVID-19 may yet play a role in restricting international travel to South Africa, and also domestic travel within the country, and SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says that will in all likelihood see the Lions tour moved to 2022.
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British and Irish Lions confirm 2021 dates despite Olympics clash
The postponed Olympics will begin on July 23 while the Lions tour will start on July 31 and continue until Aug. 7.
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Kolbe prefers Lions SA tour over Olympics
Springbok Cheslin Kolbe has said he would rather play against the British & Irish Lions next year and forego the chance to compete at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Lions to face South Africa in front of record crowd in 2021
The British and Irish Lions are set to play in front of a record crowd for their 2021 tour of South Africa.
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Excitement builds as Lions target history
Tom Hamilton sets the scene ahead of the British & Irish Lions' decisive third test against the All Blacks at Eden Park.
Rugby
Milestone man Kieran Read in 'pretty cool place'
All Blacks captain Kieran Read will join an exclusive club on Saturday night when he plays his 100th Test in the series decider with the British & Irish Lions.
Rugby
Jones: Beware the wound-up All Blacks
Adam Jones recalls facing a wound-up New Zealand side with Wales in 2006, and losing by 35 points.
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Rugby
Dowd: Fekitoa's experience invaluable in decider
Malakai Fekitoa is a proven performer at Test level and his defensive skill set is well served to handle the in-form Jonathan Davies, Craig Dowd says.
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Rugby
Lions tours much more than just rugby
Former All Blacks prop Craig Dowd has hailed the off-field impact of the British & Irish Lions tour, saying the thousands of supports who've flocked to New Zealand have created a wonderful feeling up and down the country.
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Rugby
All Blacks have managed discipline well
Sonny Bill Williams' red card aside, the All Blacks' discipline has actually been really good and they should remember that when Romain Poite takes the whistle this Saturday, Craig Dowd says.
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Rugby
Lions enjoy the calm before the third test storm
Tom Hamilton checks in from the scenic Queenstown as the Lions shun the spotlight ahead of the deciding third Test.
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Rugby
How each side can win the series decider
Tom May assesses how the Lions can repeat their second test heroics and how the All Blacks can bounce back in the decider.
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Rugby
What went wrong for the All Blacks?
Sonny Bill Williams' red card wasn't the only problem the All Blacks faced in their loss to the Lions.
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Rugby
Gatland's Sexton-Farrell gamble pays off
Tom May looks at how Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell combined in the Lions' second test win.
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Rugby
Lions level series against 14-man All Blacks
Tom May looks at the keys to the Lions' surprise win in the second test against New Zealand.
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Rugby
Can the Lions capitalise on Sonny Bill's red?
Tom May says it was the right call for Sonny Bill Williams to see red, but can the Lions take advantage?
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Sexton urges Lions to rewrite history
Johnny Sexton has urged the British & Irish Lions to rise to the challenge and create history against the All Blacks, as they look to overcome a first Test defeat and level the series in New Zealand.
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Second Test more than 'just a game'
The All Blacks host the British & Irish Lions in Wellington in a match that could have far-reaching consequences.
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Henry happy with life after All Blacks
Former All Blacks and British & Irish Lions coach Graham Henry talks about life after winning the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Rugby
Lions lack X-Factor to keep series alive - Mexted
The British & Irish Lions lack the X-Factor players needed to defeat the All Blacks and keep the series alive, former New Zealand lock Murray Mexted said.
Rugby
Lions and Hurricanes set for Tuesday
ESPN's Tom Hamilton discusses who will be playing ahead of Tuesday's match between the British and Irish Lions and the Hurricanes.
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