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England lay down World Cup marker with statement New Zealand win
England have accepted the fact they will carry extra pressure and responsibility into next year's home World Cup, but if they do go all the way in 12-months' time and win the tournament, fans are in for an epic journey on and off the pitch.
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Hopes are high for a 'greatest rivalry' Boks vs All Blacks series in 2026
Reports suggest that the All Blacks are set for an eight-match tour of South Africa in 2026, featuring three Tests, while the Springboks may be set to tour New Zealand in a return series in 2030, under the banner of "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry".
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The Wallabies played some sublime rugby -- then completely capitulated
Australia scored a sublime short-side try to open up a 17-point lead against the Pumas after half an hour. What followed was an unmitigated and record-setting disaster.
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