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Billy Vunipola

Billy Vunipola handed three week suspension after red card

Billy Vunipola has been banned for the start of England's World Cup campaign after receiving a three-week suspension for his red card against Ireland.

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Five-try Fiji beat 14-man Japan to claim Pacific Nations Cup title

Fiji secured their sixth Pacific Nations Cup title after they beat Japan 35-12 in their final-round match at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

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Japan pay the price for red card in narrow loss to Samoa

Samoa defeated Japan 24-22 in their Pacific Nations Cup opener in Sapporo after Michael Leitch's red card in the 30th minute.

Japan

'Unorthodox' Japan aiming for big scalps at the Rugby World Cup

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph believes that their unique style will cause their Pool D rivals problems at the Rugby World Cup.

New Zealand

Ian Foster admits its "highly unlikely" he'll be at the helm of the All Blacks in 2024

After 'reading the tea leaves', New Zealand coach Ian Foster admitted that he doesn't see himself leading the All Blacks next year.

Brodie Retallick

Brodie Retallick joins All Black exodus to Japan

Superstar lock Brodie Retallick is the latest All Blacks player to commit to a Japanese club following the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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