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Coverage of the International Rugby Union Friendlies clash between Japan and Italy.
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Wales take Six Nations Wooden Spoon despite late Italy fightback
A late Wales fightback against Italy is in vain as they are consigned to the Six Nations Wooden Spoon for the 18th time in their history with a 21-24 loss in Cardiff.
Mar 16, 16:38
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Mar 14, 19:46
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Breathtaking Marcus Smith drop goal keeps England's Six Nations hopes alive
Marcus Smith's last-gasp drop goal sees England overcome Ireland 23-22 at Twickenham to keep their hopes of Six Nations glory alive.
Mar 9, 18:56
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Mar 7, 23:40
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Feb 23, 19:26
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Feb 9, 20:56
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Six Nations day two: England edge Italy, Scotland hold off Wales fightback
England eke out a narrow win over Italy in their opening Six Nations encounter, while Wales' phenomenal fightback against Scotland is in vain.
Feb 3, 21:39
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Feb 1, 21:51
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World Rugby announces new tournament, expanded World Cup
World Rugby announce a major overhaul of the international calendar which will include a new 24-team bi-annual tournament, as well as the Rugby World Cup expanding.
Oct 24, 20:11
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France beat Italy by record margin to secure quarter-final spot
Damian Penaud stars as France beat Italy by a record margin of 60-7 to seal top spot in Pool A and a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Oct 6, 21:50
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Rugby World Cup permutations: Who needs what to qualify for the quarter-finals?
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Oct 5, 07:00
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Preview: France vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
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Oct 4, 20:35
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New Zealand eviscerate Italy to keep World Cup hopes alive
New Zealand run in 14 tries, including an Aaron Smith first-half hat-trick, to eviscerate Italy 96-17 and keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.
Sep 29, 21:52
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Sep 27, 23:16
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Sep 18, 19:46
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Seven-try Italy see off Namibia for bonus-point win
Italy run in seven tries to open their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 52-8 win over Namibia, their biggest-ever victory in the tournament.
Sep 9, 14:06
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Saturday's confirmed Rugby World Cup team news including England, Ireland, Australia
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Sep 8, 15:27
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Sep 8, 02:05
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Sep 4, 07:00
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Jul 27, 21:54