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New twist added to Nations Championship ahead of November finale

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Record set as Ireland beat Japan

Countries Record set as Ireland beat Japan REPORT: Ireland bounced back after last week's dramatic loss to the USA Women's Eagles as they overcame Japan 31-24 at Galway's Dexcom Stadium.

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WXV Global Series: Italy v South Africa

Australia WXV Global Series: Italy v South Africa PREVIEW: The Springbok Women will be eager to bounce back when they take on Italy in the WXV Global Series on Saturday.

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England v Canada ends in stalemate as France defeat Australia

Australia England v Canada ends in stalemate as France defeat Australia SATURDAY WRAP: A relentless test between England and Canada ended in a stalemate, before France overcame their own indiscipline to beat Australia in a dramatic encounter, while New Zealand proved too strong for a determined Scotland in the WXV Global Series.

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Eddie Jones' Japan edge out Fiji in thrilling Final

Canada Eddie Jones' Japan edge out Fiji in thrilling Final WRAP: Hosts Japan claimed a gloriously thrilling 20-15 victory over Fiji in Pacific Nations Cup 2026 final at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday.

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WXV Global Series 2026 - Teams guide and players to watch

Australia WXV Global Series 2026 - Teams guide and players to watch SPOTLIGHT: September sees a new beginning for WXV rugby.

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World Rankings: How Bok Women can move into single digits

Countries World Rankings: How Bok Women can move into single digits NEWS: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's matches in Japan and South Africa.

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Wallabies storm past Japan in Townsville

Australia Wallabies storm past Japan in Townsville MATCH REPORT: Hulking prop Taniela Tupou scored twice as a rampaging Australia swept past Japan 56-17 with a blistering second-half display on Saturday to win three Tests in a row for the first time since 2024.

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Australia v Japan - Teams and Prediction

Australia Australia v Japan - Teams and Prediction PREVIEW: Eddie Jones senses Japan are on the cusp of finally winning a Test against Australia, with the wily coach confident his team can "make new history" when they meet in Townsville on Saturday.

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Massimo set to become Wallaby 1000 against Japan

Australia Massimo set to become Wallaby 1000 against Japan TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The 1000th Wallaby is poised to be capped in Townsville after hulking prop Massimo De Lutiis was named on the bench to face Japan.

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Wallaby bruiser receives three-match ban

Australia Wallaby bruiser receives three-match ban NEWS: Australia lock forward Miles Amatosero was banned for three matches for dangerous play that led to a red card in Australia's 35-32 win over Japan in Osaka last weekend.

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Wallabies edge Japan to give Kiss a winning start

Australia Wallabies edge Japan to give Kiss a winning start MATCH REPORT: Australia got new coach Les Kiss off to a winning start on Saturday with a nail-biting 35-32 victory over Japan that was full of twists and turns in sweltering Osaka.

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Japan v Australia - Teams and Prediction

Australia Japan v Australia - Teams and Prediction PREVIEW: Australia will aim to make a fresh start under new coach Les Kiss against Japan on Saturday, with just 14 months to go until they host the Rugby World Cup.

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Les is more: Kiss rings changes in first Test in charge

Australia Les is more: Kiss rings changes in first Test in charge TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Les Kiss will test the waters at his first opportunity, with the new Wallabies coach making nine changes to the side to face Japan in Osaka.

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The Les Kiss era: The non-negotiable goal for Wallabies in brutal heat

Australia The Les Kiss era: The non-negotiable goal for Wallabies in brutal heat SPOTLIGHT: Knowing a first-up win in the Les Kiss era is non-negotiable, the Wallabies have turned up the heat ahead of Saturday's showdown with Japan in Osaka.

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Quade Cooper (38) eyes World Cup comeback

Australia Quade Cooper (38) eyes World Cup comeback NEWS: Veteran 38-year-old Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper says he never retired and is eyeing a comeback for next year's World Cup on home soil.

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VIDEO: Making sense of the new WXV Global Series

Australia VIDEO: Making sense of the new WXV Global Series SPOTLIGHT: With five teams already certain of their spots in Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029, the rest of the nations will have to fight hard as they embark on a new global adventure.

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