Phil Gifford: Rugby has a problem - the scary thing is the world disagrees
OPINION: As long as the boardroom power remains with the UK and SA, we're screwed.
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England blow out Black Ferns to win WXV 1 title
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Phil Gifford: A brief history of rugby referees saying sorry
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‘More than just rugby’: World Cup win generates harmony in South Africa
New York Times: RWC win has helped provide an escape from the country's troubles.
Revealed: Foster spurned job talks on eve of World Cup
Ian Foster turned down possible coaching offers to concentrate on the World Cup.
Ian Foster reflects on stint as All Blacks coach
Ian Foster talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking after ending his stint as All Blacks coach.
Wayne Barnes retires: ‘The abuse has become too much’
Wayne Barnes bows out as the most experienced referee in the history of the game.
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'Refereed on replay': How Sir Steve Hansen would fix rugby
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Opinion: It's only a game and no one died
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Crusaders set to sign Six Nations star
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Alice Soper: New Zealand's national sport is finding someone to blame
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'Wouldn't rule anything out': Former Wallabies coach's shortlist to replace Jones
Ian Foster makes a former Wallabies coach's shortlist.
'Instagram official': Top broadcaster's rugby romance revealed
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Letters: Ruthless Empire, Tau Henare, Rugby World Cup, cycle lanes
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Japanese club confirm signing of former All Black
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Classy Springboks captain says leave All Black alone after social media abuse
Siya Kolisi has told his fans to leave All Black Jordie Barrett alone.
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