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Kirwan plans to have no plan

Kirwan plans to have no plan

Jake White and Sir Clive Woodward left little to chance when it came to their World Cup planning and preparation - not John Kirwan.

State of the Nations - Tier two

It was a busy June for the rest of the IRB top 20-ranked teams, with the Churchill Cup, Pacific Nations Cup and IRB Nations Cup all running.

Argentina hit top eight again

Argentina's biggest ever victory over France at the Velez Sarsfield Stadium has moved them above Wales to eighth in the IRB Rankings.

Tonga undone by penalty try

Japan scored a last-gasp penalty try to record a 26-23 victory over Tonga in the final round of Pacific Nations Cup in Apia on Sunday.

France's inactivity serves them well

France have moved into number three spot on the IRB rankings despite not playing a ball this weekend, after England's win over Australia.

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WC Pool B Table
PosTeamPPts
1Australia420
2Fiji415
3Wales412
4Japan43
5Canada 42

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Preview: 2010 ITM Cup

Goodbye Air New Zealand Cup, hello ITM Cup! Besides a new tournament sponsor, nothing else has changed as we head into another season of domestic rugby in New Zealand.

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Euro transfers wrap

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We sum up who is going where before the 2010/2011 European seasons kick-off.

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Letters from the Far Side

Letters from the Far Side

The Far Side mailbox has a Polynesian flavour this week - even if some of the pleas for help are from England and the Highveld!

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This week we will be mostly concerning ourselves with sponsors and saviours...

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