Justin Mataele News
Rugby World Cup
Vunipola brothers could be set for shock Rugby World Cup role
Uncapped trio named in Scotland squad, as Bradbury ends long exile
RWC 2025 final referee Hollie Davidson to take charge of 2 November Tests
The IRPA issue statement in response to new player load guidelines
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Surprise name leads points scoring charts 2 years out from Men's RWC 2027
Patrick Pellegrini hat-trick sinks Canada in PNC playoff
Fiji and Japan name teams for Pacific Nations Cup final
Brave Blossoms put 62 points on Tonga to reach Pacific Nations Cup final
Fiji's former naval officer one of two standouts in Pacific Nations Cup
Ireland leapfrog South Africa in world rankings after Eden Park loss
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