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Australia up to host mini rugby World Cup
Cash-strapped Rugby Australia has thrown up the prospect of hosting a mini World Cup during the Southern Hemisphere winter in what would be a huge boost to rugby-starved fans.


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How COVID-19 became the circuit-breaker Australian rugby needed

RUGBY
Rugby World Cup 2023: Australia draw Wales, Fiji
Rugby World Cup-holders South Africa have been drawn with Ireland for the 2023 competition while New Zealand are paired with France, England are in the same pool as Japan and Argentina.
History, scandal and 'no pesos': Argentina won't forget Tri Nations anytime soon
A drawn-out 2020: Wallabies fumble their way to predictable finale
A fumbling and bumbling Wallabies were fortunate to come away with a 16-all draw against Argentina in Sydney on Saturday and the resulting 1-2-3 record for 2020 poses more questions than it does answers -- Sam Bruce writes.
Ledesma hails spirit of resilient Pumas
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma detailed the "sleepless nights" and endless adversity the Pumas had to overcome to complete an extraordinary Tri Nations campaign with another spirited draw with the Wallabies.

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AUTUMN NATIONS CUP
England's class, France's youthful exuberance saves Autumn Nations Cup in surreal year
England's last-gasp win against France in the Autumn Nations Cup was a fitting end to a bizarre year of Test rugby, writes Tom Hamilton.
England win Nations Cup with extra time penalty
England won the Autumn Nations Cup final in the most dramatic circumstances on Sunday, as Owen Farrell landed a "golden point" penalty in extra time to secure a 22-19 victory.
Eight months on from captains' letter, Stephen Moore looks upon Aussie rugby with optimism
The frightening reality of women's concussions - a personal story

NEW ZEALAND
Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 squads
Following the success of Super Rugby Aotearoa, the competition will be revisited again in 2021 with all five New Zealand Super Rugby sides to face off in a 10 round season with the introduction of a Final.
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Renee McKay/Getty Images Super Rugby Aotearoa - Most Valuable Players: 10-1
The wait is almost over, Super Rugby Aotearoa is now just a couple of days away. To celebrate, we've come up with our list of the top 20 Most Valuable Players for the new competition. Introducing the top 10.
Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images Super Rugby AU: squad updates, form guides, analysis
A lot has happened in Australian rugby since Super Rugby was suspended on March 14. But after all the drama, we are now just a week away from the launch of Super Rugby AU. Your ultimate guide to the tournament is here.
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