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Rugby World Cup power rankings after warm-up games

With the long-awaited Rugby World Cup finally upon us, the question is who’s hot and who’s not in unofficial power rankings now the warm-up matches are done and dusted?Ireland, in action against Samoa, are one of the World Cup favourites. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)With the long-awaited Rugby World Cup finally upon us, the question is who’s hot and who’s not in unofficial power …Continue reading »

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Why All Black Scott Barrett escaped ban after red card

New Zealand’s Scott Barrett free to play in Rugby World Cup opener after an independent judicial committee decided no further action was required after his sending off against South AfricaNew Zealand's Scott Barrett receives a second yellow card - upgraded to red - in the match between the All Blacks and South Africa at Twickenham. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)Scott Barrett is available for New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup opener against France on September 8 after avoiding a ban following …Continue reading »

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